For questions and event details call 253-886-8339 or by email, contact@apriseattle.com
Please wear comfortable shoes. Parking is metered around the campus. Carpooling or public transit is encouraged. The Intercity Transit Route 620 is free from the 512 Park & Ride in Lakewood to Olympia. Check the route for the holiday schedule / timetable.
 Wednesday, January 31 to Friday February 2! This multi-day event is a kick-off event for Black-Owned Business Excellence Month and a host of other workshops and training scheduled for throughout February. This multi-day event builds on and extends many efforts to build connections with and between Black-focused business groups and entrepreneurs. Visit the website for additional details www.bobe-wa.org.
Register for this hybrid (in-person and virtual) event with break out sessions for the entire day to include: Panel Discussions, Workshops and Training, Business Coaching, Marketing and Networking, Financial Management, Startup Assistance, Strategic Business Planning, Nonprofit Management
"Always Prepared" was the motto of the 24th Infantry Regiment, commissioned by Congress in 1866. The 24th Infantry was one of the four original Buffalo Soldiers regiments comprised of volunteer Black men who fought during the Civil War. Serving in the military was a way to a better life for African American men and the beginning of freedom and equality.
In honor of Black History Month and in partnership with the Buffalo Soldiers Museum, a discussion acknowledging and affirming the importance of Black military service in support of their family, community, and the nation. Their labor paved the road for democracy and expanded Civil Rights for all U.S. citizens.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Washington State Historical Society
1911 Pacific avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served
Questions? Please call 253-272-4257 or 206-624-0581
Northwest Passages presents: The Black Lens - Spokane Black Voices Symposium
Celebrating Black History Month with the re-launch of The Black Lens in print publication, Northwest Passages present the third annual Spokane Black Voices Symposium. African American students from the Spokane area will be presenting their work, focusing on the theme: Black Joy - An Aspirational Mindset
Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Gonzaga University, Fr. Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J. Theater 211 E. Desmet Ave. Spokane, WA 99202
Presented by The Spokesman-Review: Northwest Passages
This event is Free, but each person must have a ticket for admission
Accessible Seating
February 1: The City of Bellevue Diversity Advantage Team in partnership with Onyx Fine Arts Collective and MG2 invite you to attend a reception celebrating the opening of "Elevating Voices," a month-long art exhibit at Bellevue City Hall featuring art from Pacific Northwest Black artists. The exhibit, curated by Jay Taylor, will elevate the art of local Black creatives in honor of Black History Month and will be displayed at City Hall throughout the month of February. The public is invited to gather for a night of food, art, music and conversation as we celebrate the historic and present contributions and accomplishments of Black voices. The reception is from 6-8 p.m.
February 3: Museum of Flight presents The Life of Bessie Coleman: First African-American Female Aviator in the side gallery from 1-2 p.m. Experience a unique historical reenactment of the life of the world’s first African-American female to become a licensed pilot in the 1920s. Through a dynamic performance by Bessie Coleman’s great-niece, Gigi, hear about her many accomplishments in the field of aviation.
February 3: Metro Parks Tacoma presents a Black History Celebration at the People's Community Center in Tacoma, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrating the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development, hosted by Boe Blast.
February 6: The Lived Experience: a Poetry Workshop. All Ages · This Black History Month, enter the world of poetry through real-life events. Local poet and author, Stephen Pitters, will be sharing his story of living alone on an all-white campus in 1960's Louisiana and how that experience inspired his work. He will then lead participants in a workshop where you will write your own poems based on lived experiences. Come share and learn through the power of poetry.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99201-7003, Spokane, Washington. This program is free thanks to community support.
February 7: Seattle Opera and Town Hall Seattle present A Conversation with Tamara Payne at 7:30 p.m. The event will also be live streamed. Tamara will talk about her biography, The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X. In 1990, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Les Payne embarked on a nearly thirty-year-long quest to interview anyone he could find who actually knew Malcolm X. Tamara Payne is Les Payne’s daughter and served as his principal researcher.
February 7 and 14, various times: In partnership with members of the Thurston County Black community, the Governor’s Mansion Foundation (GMF) is recognizing the 2024 Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Arts.” During the one-hour tour, local Black artists, whose works are on display in the mansion’s gallery, will be showcased along with short performances of poetry and music. Make reservations online via the mansion tour request form. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each tour is open to 25 guests and spots fill up fast.
February 13: United Way of King County presents Advancing Racial Equity: Revisiting Dr. King's Lost Speech from 6-7:30 p.m. at Rainier Arts Center. Join us to celebrate Black History Month and for an evening of advancing racial equity in King County. Come, listen, learn, and take action! Explore excerpts from one of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches, a treasure discovered in 2008. Our panelists include Colleen Echohawk, Jorge L. Barón, Marcus Boston, and Gordon McHenry, Jr.
February 15: Northwest African American Museum presents Black History Month Keynote with Dr. Doretha Williams from 6-8 p.m. Dr. Williams will be joined by her family history team from the Smithsonian Museum. She’ll discuss Black family history and genealogy. Dr. Williams' presentation honors NAAM's tradition of hosting a Smithsonian scholar for Black History Month.
February 15: The Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African Culture, in partnership with the City of Olympia and Olympia School District, invite the community to join a celebration of Black history and heritage from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will feature presenters, music and food. Happening at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts at South Puget Sound Community College. (event listing courtesy of Parent Map)
February 17: The BIMA Black History Month Soirée is a time to come together and celebrate Black culture with a night filled with music, art, and a special pop-up group of vendors from Seattle's Black Love Market. Indulge in a night of dancing while shopping Black-owned businesses and enjoying live music and performances. Grab a drink from the bistro, hit the dance floor, and surround yourself with community. From 6-10 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
February 21: The Downtown Seattle YMCA presents Stamped from the Beginning, a thought-provoking journey that spans centuries, shedding light on the deeply rooted issues that have shaped the racial landscape in the United States. This documentary is a crucial watch for those seeking a deeper understanding of the historical forces influencing the ongoing struggle against racism. There will be viewings at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. No RSVP is required – we hope to see you there.
February 24:
Celebrate Black History Month by learning how to piece together the stories of your ancestors, and bring them to life.Tacoma Family History Center is hosting a FREE genealogy workshop designed specifically for individuals with African American ancestry. This FREE workshop will be held February 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tacoma Family History Center, 1102 S Pearl St. in Tacoma Washington. A free lunch will be served to attendees.
 A Free Workshop on Preserving the Cultural and Historical Records of Your Ethnic Community, Organizations, and Families.
Presented by archivists from the University of Washington Libraries. Learn how to get started documenting family and community history. Find project partners and resources. Featuring ideas for history projects and programs.
Register for the 7th Annual Kent We Are History Keepers Workshop
Saturday February 17, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kent Commons Community Center, 525 4th Avenue North, Kent, Washington
This workshop is presented by the Ethnic Heritage Council and the University of Washington Libraries with the Greater Kent Historical Society.
The event is FREE and open to all! Registration is required!
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