Mbaire | The Seattle Collegian The Umoja program at Seattle Central College is a community committed to the success of Black and African American students. It supports students through a curriculum that honors the legacy of the African and African American diasporas. Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning “unity.” On Thursday, Feb. 6, Umoja launched Black History Month by hosting…
Rainier Avenue Radio For the entire month of February, Rainier Avenue Radio, now operating from the Columbia City Theater, will be presenting a museum dedicated to sharing Seattle’s Black history. The “Call to Conscience” museum will house 14 installations honoring Black History Month, including those by the Hendrix Family, the Royal Esquire Club, and the Black Heritage Society….
Ana Bungag | The Seattle Collegian An annual celebration and acknowledgment of African American achievement and success, Black History Month — also known as African American History Month in the United States — takes place during the month of February. It is a time rich with culture and identity, and its own history is no different. In Chicago, in 1915, historian…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian Rooted in providing accessible public education to underrepresented communities, Seattle Central, which has a diverse racial makeup and takes pride in its mission to provide opportunities for the most marginalized demographics, prepared a lengthy agenda for this year’s Black History Month. As of the 2018-2019 demographic collection, 20% of Central’s student populous identifies as African…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian For many of you, the holiday that informs this three-day weekend is just as good a reason as any to stay up late on Sunday, have Monday off of work, or take a break from classes and homework. And you’re not alone. Perhaps I am not alone in recognizing the irony of Presidents’ Day and…