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A brief history of beer parlors and beer brewers in the Central District of Seattle

#ThrowbackThursday - Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of Seattle's Central District lies a rich history of beer parlors and breweries that have left an indelible mark on the local community. From the bustling beer parlors of the 1940s to the dynamic craft breweries of today, the Central District has been a hub of beer culture for generations.

Ike Everard 6/22/23 Ike Everard 6/22/23

#ThrowBackThursday - Gospel Music in Seattle

With the return of the production of Black Nativity to Seattle coming this December, today we take a look at the history of Gospel music in the Pacific Northwest. Join the President of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, for this week’s edition of Throw Back Thursday.

Ike Everard 6/16/23 Ike Everard 6/16/23

#ThrowBackThursday - Jonathan “Wordsayer” Moore

In honor of Jonathan “Wordsayer” Moore, Seattle’s “Hip Hop Ambassador”, this special #BlackMusicMonth edition of #ThrowBackThursday is dedicated to his legacy. His creative, intuitive musical balance, and the special ability he had for corralling the energy around him to be a true force of inspiration and mentorship to others was incredible. Join President of the Black Heritage Society Stephanie Johnson-Toliver as she discusses his immeasurable impacts on Seattle’s music scene.

Ike Everard 6/8/23 Ike Everard 6/8/23

#ThrowBackThursday - Seattle’s Funk and Soul Scene

Did you know that Seattle was home to a thriving funk and soul scene in the 1960s and 70s? On this week’s episode of Throwback Thursday, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver takes you on a journey through a time before iPods, Spotify and Siri.

Omari Salisbury 5/8/22 Omari Salisbury 5/8/22

Seattle’s Black History comes to life in the Black Media Matters Studio

One thing we knew for sure in designing our Black Media Matters studio in downtown Seattle was that we wanted to make a statement loud and clear that our media, our culture, our history matters and that should be evidenced in everything that we create.

Omari Salisbury 4/14/22 Omari Salisbury 4/14/22

#TBT - A look back at Black beer parlors and forward to Black beer brewers in the Central District

#TBT - BEER! From beer parlors of the 1940s like The Watering Hole and Honeysuckle Pool Room to breweries of today like Métier Brewing Company and 23rd Ave Brewery, we take you through a short history of beer in the #CentralDistrict thanks to the Black Heritage Society of Washington State.

Omari Salisbury 4/7/22 Omari Salisbury 4/7/22

#TBT - Photographer Al Smith captured the heart and soul of Seattle’s Black Community.

Photographer Al Smith captured Black life, culture, music, fashion, and family in Seattle’s Central District in the 1940s - 1960s. His photos are also the inspiration behind the iconic interview wall at Converge Media’s #BlackMediaMatters Studios in downtown Seattle.