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Monika C. Mathews is building a community of caring and opportunity for Seattle’s youth
Monika C. Matthews, Director of Life Enrichment Group and owner of Queen Care, spoke about the importance of self-care and Black business ownership while updating the community about her group's upcoming event the Dash for Education/Community. This event is an annual spring fundraiser for the Life Enrichment Group, happening this Saturday, from 1-3 pm at 3702 South Hudson Street.
The Fly Blind Guy: Artist Melvin Freeman presents Out of Focus - The Art of Sampling
The Fly Blind Guy (Melvin Freeman) is back with his exhibit Out of Fokus 2: The Art of Sampling which he unveiled on Friday at the Liink Project on East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, the very same street that he grew up on as a kid and inspired his love for the culture.
The Fly Blind Guy: Artist Melvin Freeman presents Out of Focus - The Art of Sampling
The Fly Blind Guy (Melvin Freeman) is back with his exhibit Out of Fokus 2: The Art of Sampling which he unveiled on Friday at the Liink Project on East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, the very same street that he grew up on as a kid and inspired his love for the culture.
#BuyTheBlock: Real Estate Developer Jaebadiah Gardner has big plans for 23rd and Union and beyond
Watch: Seattle-based real estate developer Jaebadiah Gardner stopped by the #MorningUpdateShow to share with us his plans for the large properties that his company GarderGlobal, Inc. purchased on the 23rd and Union corridor in the Central District of Seattle.
Métier Beer is brewing up a new Central District Taproom
Seattle – Métier Brewing Company (MBC), Washington’s purpose-driven Black-owned craft brewery, will open a new taproom in Seattle’s Central District, as part of the company’s vision to build and foster community beyond its original Woodinville location. The new space, located at 2616 East Cherry Street, is slated to open February 2022, and will feature MBC’s award-winning beers alongside Japanese street food by Umami Kushi.
Chef Trey Lamont talks new spice rub and the importance of uplifting Black business
Last we sat down with Chef Trey Lamont to discuss his new spice rub, flavors, supporting black business, and his “why not me?” approach to entrepreneurship.
Building Black wealth with Phoenix Rockwell-Davidson and Black Dot
Wednesday evenings between 6:00pm - 8:00pm, BLACK DOT and your "Home Girl in Real Estate" Phoenix Rockwell-Davidson will host an in person and virtual event called Seattle Black W.E.A.L.T.H. Builders Club that will serve as a place for our community members to get together with like minded people and learn how to support each other on their personal journeys to building generational wealth.
