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State of Africatown: Celebrating a Decade of Realizing the Vision of Black Seattle
State of Africatown: Celebrating a Decade of Realizing the Vision of Black Seattle
2/25/20232:12:10
For a decade, State of Africatown has provided a place for community and stakeholders to come together with one common goal in mind: continuing to build upon the vision of those who laid the foundation for this yearly gathering and for those who will continue to lay groundwork for generations to come. 
This year's theme of 'Celebrating a Decade of Realizing the Vision for Black Seattle' features presentations on the dynamic work happening in the community and the path forward in 2023 and beyond.

Speakers include:

TraeAnna Holiday, Emcee

Tim Lennon, Executive Director, Langston

Dawn Mason

Khalfani Mwamba, Mshenga

Josephine Howell, singing "Black National Anthem"

Evelyn Allen

Aaliyah Messiah

Teroshua Thomas

Ashley McGirt, President and CEO, Therapy Fund Foundation

Jeron "Bookie" Gates, Founder and President, Baseball Beyond Borders

LeCretiah Claytor and Robert Baker, Board Members, Acts on Stage

K. Wyking Garrett, President & CEO, Africatown Community Land Trust

Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle

Romell WItherspoon

KeAnna Rose Pickett, Owner and COO, The Postman

Devonte Parson, Executive Director, Pro Se Potential

Skye Dior, Artist and Entertainer

Jacqueline Smith Armstrong, Africatown Community Land Trust Board

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