Visit Seattle stands in solidarity with our local Black community.
We value and celebrate our city’s Black heritage, our residents, neighbors, and visitors that are tightly woven into the fabric of Seattle and have added to the vibrancy of the Pacific Northwest for generations. Read on for resources that provide education, support, and opportunities to celebrate Black communities in Seattle.
Be Intentional
#SpendLikeItMatters and celebrate the diversity and community of Black-owned businesses with Intentionalist. Discover how and where to show your support here.
Lists of Black-Owned Businesses
Get to Know Seattle's Black Community
Shabazz Palaces | Open Studio
Growing up in the south end of Seattle, Ishmael Butler and Tendai “Baba” Maraire (better known as Shabazz Palaces) were surrounded by the city’s natural beauty - where the trees have stories to tell.
Watch Shabazz Palaces
Nicholas Japaul Bernard | I Know A Place
Talent. Costumes. Music. Performance. Join Seattle-based stage actor Nicholas Japaul Bernard as he shows his best friend Siobhan his slice of the Emerald City.
Watch Nicholas Japaul Bernard
Seattle Soul
The Black community in Seattle has been shaping the city’s culture, artistic expression, and dining scene since the late 19th century.
Learn More About Seattle Soul
Sir Mix-A-Lot | Music Genesis
Posse on Broadway paved the way for Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Seattle was the city that inspired it. In this episode, uncover the #MusicGenesis of this nationwide hit.
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SassyBlack | I Know A Place
Beaches. Synths. Records, records, and more records. Come along as Seattle musician SassyBlack shares her local faves with her friend, artist Tyrell Shaw. Let’s get into it.
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Donna Moodie | Family Style
Chef Donna Moodie found her way into her mother’s kitchen at an early age, impressed by her mother’s gracious hospitality. Today, Donna has brought that legacy forward in her own restaurant Marjorie.
Watch Donna Moodie
Everett Fitzhugh | I Know A Place
Boats. Beers. Big walls. It’s Fitz’s best day ever. Join Seattle Kraken announcer Everett “Fitz” Fitzhugh as he shows his family around his favorite Seattle digs.
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Debora Moore | State of Glass
The lush, natural surroundings of the Northwest have fueled the creativity of contemporary glass artist, Debora Moore. Here she shares how the shapes and textures of Northwest flora inspire her work.
Watch Debora MooreAfrican American Heritage Guide
African American heritage in Washington goes back to the territorial era, with the arrival of Black pioneers who settled in both rural and urban areas. Learn more about the region's rich African American communities in Visit Seattle's African American Heritage Guide.
Support Black-Led Cultural Institutions
SHAKIAH DANIELSON
Artistic Director & Hip Hop Teacher | Northwest Tap Connection
As a race and social justice-oriented dance studio, Northwest Tap Connection uses dance to enrich the lives of students while also helping them develop self discipline and to instill self confidence.
DAVID RUA AND PRIYA FRANK
Equity Team | Seattle Art Museum
The Equity Team at Seattle Art Museum promotes inclusivity and accessibility in the arts and is a key component of SAM’s participation in the city’s race and social justice initiative.
Lean In With These Seattle-Based Organizations
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
DONATE & GET INVOLVED:
Local Organizations
- Northwest Community Bail Fund
- Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County Bail Fund
- ACLU of Washington
- Clemency Project
National Organizations
LEARN & TAKE ACTION:
- Anti-Racism for Beginners
- Black Lives Matter Ally Research
- Anti-racism resources
- 106 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- PBS News Hour: Roxane Gay, Anna Deavere Smith and Tay Anderson on the protests’ hope and despair
- Black History Month Exhibits & Collections
- More education resources
- Seattle Rep: Racial Justice Resources
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