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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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Channel 21 on Comcast & Wave; HD Channel 321 on Comcast & 721 on Wave
