Meet Chukundi Salisbury who is leading a self-described “Life of Service”, Chukundi grew up in the Central Area of Seattle, WA and participated in several programs at Miller Community Center and other organizations. He has a lifelong commitment to service as a volunteer, board member, employee, manager, small business owner, and participant.

He is the founder of Service is a Lifestyle, a 501©3 Non-Profit that has launched several community initiatives such as 100 Black Parents, URBVOTE (the Urban Vote Initiative), the “This House is Not for Sale Campaign” and the Black Legacy Homeowners Network (BLHO). As the Executive Director of the BLHO he has emerged as a leader around Black Homeowner Stabilization.

As a community volunteer he has served in many roles and boards, including Earthlab, Real Change Newspaper, YMCA Camping Services, Mothers for Police Accountability, Southeast Youth and Family Services, The African American Advisory to the Seattle Police Department, and the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA). He currently serves as the Immediate past President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Epsilon Epsilon Sigma Chapter in Seattle.

In 2021 he launched the “Health is the Real Bag” campaign to focus on wellness after losing over 70lbs and reversing his Type II Diabetes. After having Diabetes for over 10 years, he made a commitment to changing his life after turning 50. After gaining success for himself, he is now on a mission to educate others on how they can also walk away from diabetes.

In addition to his work around community health initiatives, Salisbury is a 27-year employee of the City of Seattle, where he works as a Manager for Parks and Recreation and serves as the founding director of the Youth Green Corps.

Chukundi joined The Day With Trae with TraeAnna Holiday to discuss his organization the Black Legacy Homeowners Network and the work they are doing to provide resources for Black homeowners across our region. You can view the full interview here:

Photos: Jordan Somers

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