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Call to Conscience Museum Features Community History and Artifacts
Did you know there is a museum running all month with 14 exhibits dedicated to the history of the Black community in Seattle and beyond? Curated by Tony Benton of Rainier Avenue Radio, the museum contains artifacts, stories and more contributed by community members and organizations.
THE TRUTH WITH PROOF: DECHELLE AND KELLY
DeChelle Monet and Kelly Jefferson are entrepreneurs that run their own businesses and are the definition of a power couple. This week, they visited The Truth With Proof to discuss their companies together. DeChelle is currently in the construction business doing post-construction cleaning, and KC currently owns a trucking business, KCD Trucking.
Taswira: Authentic African streetwear gallery located right here in Seattle
The Founder and Creative Director of Taswira, Avery Barnes, envisioned a store that combined art and culture with empowerment. Taswira, a sustainable African streetwear store, is home to a myriad of products. From stylish cultural clothing to bags, spices, and home goods, Taswira has it all. Furthermore, everything is sourced from the beautifully diverse continent of Africa.
Sierra Jones: Creating a space INSIDE for health and healing in downtown Seattle
Washington may be heating up and preparing for the summer weather, but Sierra Jones has us all wanting to look for A Space Inside. Inside is Sierra Jones’ dream vision of a tranquil, inviting space for healing art and business. Inside is a massive collaboration space between small businesses, and it is redefining what it is to be a business owner within Seattle.
Antonesha Jackson’s Exclusive Boutique is where stylish fashion and body positivity fit perfectly
Antonesha Jackson, Owner of Exclusive Boutique, is all about making people as fashionable as possible. Exclusive Boutique has unique clothing and styles that have been known to turn heads not only in the Emerald City but across the country. Jackson, a beloved community member, spoke on #FeelGoodFriday today about Exclusive Boutique, events, and how to uplift small business owners.
Monika C. Mathews is building a community of caring and opportunity for Seattle’s youth
Monika C. Matthews, Director of Life Enrichment Group and owner of Queen Care, spoke about the importance of self-care and Black business ownership while updating the community about her group's upcoming event the Dash for Education/Community. This event is an annual spring fundraiser for the Life Enrichment Group, happening this Saturday, from 1-3 pm at 3702 South Hudson Street.
The Fly Blind Guy: Artist Melvin Freeman presents Out of Focus - The Art of Sampling
The Fly Blind Guy (Melvin Freeman) is back with his exhibit Out of Fokus 2: The Art of Sampling which he unveiled on Friday at the Liink Project on East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, the very same street that he grew up on as a kid and inspired his love for the culture.
The Fly Blind Guy: Artist Melvin Freeman presents Out of Focus - The Art of Sampling
The Fly Blind Guy (Melvin Freeman) is back with his exhibit Out of Fokus 2: The Art of Sampling which he unveiled on Friday at the Liink Project on East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, the very same street that he grew up on as a kid and inspired his love for the culture.
#BuyTheBlock: Real Estate Developer Jaebadiah Gardner has big plans for 23rd and Union and beyond
Watch: Seattle-based real estate developer Jaebadiah Gardner stopped by the #MorningUpdateShow to share with us his plans for the large properties that his company GarderGlobal, Inc. purchased on the 23rd and Union corridor in the Central District of Seattle.
Métier Beer is brewing up a new Central District Taproom
Seattle – Métier Brewing Company (MBC), Washington’s purpose-driven Black-owned craft brewery, will open a new taproom in Seattle’s Central District, as part of the company’s vision to build and foster community beyond its original Woodinville location. The new space, located at 2616 East Cherry Street, is slated to open February 2022, and will feature MBC’s award-winning beers alongside Japanese street food by Umami Kushi.
Chef Trey Lamont talks new spice rub and the importance of uplifting Black business
Last we sat down with Chef Trey Lamont to discuss his new spice rub, flavors, supporting black business, and his “why not me?” approach to entrepreneurship.
Building Black wealth with Phoenix Rockwell-Davidson and Black Dot
Wednesday evenings between 6:00pm - 8:00pm, BLACK DOT and your "Home Girl in Real Estate" Phoenix Rockwell-Davidson will host an in person and virtual event called Seattle Black W.E.A.L.T.H. Builders Club that will serve as a place for our community members to get together with like minded people and learn how to support each other on their personal journeys to building generational wealth.