Seattle, WA – New Central District Black arts & cultural space, ARTE NOIR, welcomes new staff and board members this week. Jazmyn Scott, Cultural Curator and former Director of Programs & Partnerships at LANGSTON, has just been announced as ARTE NOIR’s Executive Director, with Web and Editorial Director Hilary Northcraft and Marketing Manager Taelore Rhoden.

After an incredible run on Broadway, Audience Choice Award-winner Pretty Woman: The Musical is now on tour! One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time, Pretty Woman: The Musical is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway. 

Are you interested in being a part of the reconstruction of the new Rainier Beach High School? Join us to learn about future workforce opportunities and bids available this Summer. You’ll learn more about workforce inclusion, bidding opportunities, and how this plays a role in the project overall.

This is from your friendly neighborhood King County Councilmember, Girmay Zahilay. Below are some news, updates, and events that I think you’ll find useful.

Beginning Monday, May 2, meeting rooms and study rooms at The Seattle Public Library will once again be available for public reservation and use. Music practice rooms in the Central Library will reopen will be available for public use on Tuesday, May 24. Members of the public can learn more about these spaces and book available rooms by visiting the Branch Meeting Rooms and Central Library Meeting Rooms pages on spl.org.

The final mainstage opera of the season is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s crafty comedy The Marriage of Figaro (May 7–22, 2022 at McCaw Hall). Beloved for its irresistible melodies, iconic ensemble numbers, and witty commentary on social class and gender roles, this opera has long been a favorite of audiences and critics alike.

The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is currently requesting applications from community-based organizations and city agencies for DEEL’s Summer Learning Enhancement Request for Investment (RFI). Funded by the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy, this funding opportunity seeks to expand or enhance existing community-based summer programs for Seattle K-12 students.

SPU’s Customer Review Panel (CRP) is seeking new members for July 2022 appointment. CRP members participate with SPU leadership provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on the Utility’s strategic plan and rates. CRP members bring expertise in community, with different professional and life experiences, to ensure SPU fosters healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and for future generations.

New partnership with Community Development Financial Institutions will allow small  businesses to borrow up to $150,000 in operating capital to support economic  stabilization and long-term recovery.

Hello Residents of King County District 2, this is your friendly neighborhood King County Councilmember, Girmay Zahilay.

Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with special events each week and discounts throughout the month of March.

Seattle Preschool Program Expands with 7 New Classrooms for the 2022-23 School Year, Increasing Access to Early Learning Opportunities for Seattle Families

BUILD 206 is excited to announce the winners of our #BUILDBlackWealth Incubator Program. With over 250+ applicants for this program, the competition was tough. We are proud to award the following Black-led businesses and organizations $1,000 each to support their growth and resiliency in the Black community.

ANEW offers high-quality, pre-apprenticeship training programs that help individuals obtain careers in the construction trades. We partner with many registered apprenticeship programs in the Seattle area and expose students directly to their training facilities.

Northwest Film Forum’s COLLECTIVE POWER FUND is open for applications!

Tacoma, WA – The Negro Motorist Green Book is an exhibition about African American actualization, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is an uplifting story of communities and individuals taking to the open road and exploring with dignity and style.

SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) and HomeSight announce the opening of a COVID-19 testing site adjacent to their office building in Columbia City, to be managed by UW Medicine. This testing site will be relocated from Rainier Beach, where UW Medicine has been operating a site for over a year.

Girls on the Rise is Recruiting Participants for the 2022 Cohort. The Upcoming Project Will Focus on the Art of Storytelling.

Hello Residents of King County District 2, This is your friendly neighborhood King County Councilmember, Girmay Zahilay. Below are some news, updates, and events that I think you’ll find useful.

We released this item in an effort to generate funding for Our youth program 'Educating Young Entrepreneurs'. As some may know We've chosen the leopard as Our mascot or representative due to the fact that most leopards (like the Amur Leopard for instance) are labeled 'critically endangered. Which to Us is similar to maneuvering in under-resourced communities like the youth and young adults that We support and advocate for.