CELEBRATE | MLK Day
Seattle MLK JR Coalition: MLK Jr.’s Dream
Join the 41st annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration hosted by the Seattle MLK Jr Coalition. This region-wide event encompasses engaging workshops, an empowering rally, and an impactful march. This year's theme, "MLK Jr.'s Dream Unfinished," commemorates the progress made while recognizing the ongoing challenges of the journey towards achieving racial justice and equality. Be part of this meaningful event as we reflect on the past, acknowledge the present, and strive together for a future of unity and justice.
January 15th | 9:15 am - 2:00 pm @ Garfield High School
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Northwest African American Museum: King Day 2024
Celebrate the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with NAAM at their annual King Day event, dedicated to honoring his life, legacy, and sacrifices. Attendees can expect a day filled with music, movies, inspiring speakers, and family-friendly activities. As part of this special occasion, NAAM is presenting the debut of their new exhibit, "Interrupting Privilege," hosted by The Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity (CCDE). Immerse yourself in this interactive mixed-media experience, where you'll delve into the history and methodology of Interrupting Privilege. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to engage with recorded dialogues, fostering a collective journey to honor the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15th | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Northwest African American Museum
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SEE | Sofya Belinskaya at Gallery 4Culture
Through large-scale watercolor portraits and oral histories, Sofya Belinskaya chronicles the heartfelt experiences of families, many living in Seattle, who were uprooted due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. She centers the question: How do we remember home when we are displaced? The process of recalling and commemorating markers of identity, tradition, and place for those separated from their homeland reveals a mechanism for coping through preservation. Хліб-сіль: Of Bread and Salt is a reminder of the toll international wars inflict on worldwide communities and an acknowledgement of our resolute perseverance.
Now – January 25th | Various times @ Gallery 4Culture
GO | Ijeoma Oluo: Be a Revolution
Ijeoma Oluo’s #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race (2019) offered a vital guide for how to talk about important issues of race and racism in society. In her new book, Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World — and How You Can, Too, Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems—like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more—she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. Oluo aims to not only educate but to inspire action and change. Join her for a discussion on how to take conversations on race and racism out of a place of pure pain and trauma, and into a place of loving action.
February 9th | 7:30 pm @ Town Hall