Sep
1
Sun
ROOTS 47th ANNUAL CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 10am – 6pm Jimi Hendrix Park
ROOTS (Relatives of Oldtimers) are hosting the 47th annual gathering of African American descendants of Washington State pioneering families, their friends and community on the first Sunday in September to remember and celebrate the contributors that built strong communities and influence today’s builders.
All communities are welcome.
Bring a Picnic Lunch – Free Lunch for 65+ without a Meal – Music & Entertainment – Activities – Community Booths
Free Admission to NAAM *donations accepted – BHS Story Collecting – Community Awards
Seattle Departments of Neighborhoods and Parks & Recreation supports this event.
Sep
7
Sat
Sep 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP (BGRG)
MEETING NOTICE:
Due to COVID-19 protocols, the BGRG monthly meetings are being held via Zoom. Interested? Contact BHS for the meeting link. blackheritagesocietywa@gmail.com
Join in lively discussions and programs to learn and share genealogy with the experts. This is an open forum for people of all backgrounds and experience who have interest in genealogy.
*Meetings will return to the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle as soon as gathering is permitted.
Did you know that NAAM has two dedicated computers to support your genealogy research? Access is free.
Sep
8
Sun
Sep 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Culture de la Biére & Fundraiser Benefit
September 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sep
15
Sun
SUNDAY HAT PARADE with MOHAI and BHS
Sunday, September 15, 2019 1:00pm-4:00pm Museum of History & Industry Seattle, WA
Celebrate the tradition of hats in Seattle’s black community with BHS and MOHAI.
Stroll through the museum in your finest hat, take your picture at a photo booth, and enjoy a special one-day-only display of historic hats from the BHS collection. Hear from two local black milliners featured in the Seattle Style: Fashion/Function exhibit, Henrietta Price and Sonia Wooten-Gill.
For disability accommodations, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks prior to the event.
Cost: Included with museum admission / Free for MOHAI and BHS members
Sep
18
Wed
Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
YWCA with MOHAI History Cafe: Black Women’s Legacy in Washington’s Workforce
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Throughout our nation’s history, Black women have faced significant disparities in wages and employment outcomes despite consistently having the highest levels of participation among all women in the workforce.
Join YWCA for a panel discussion about the experiences of underrepresented women of color in today’s workplace—and how Washington can take the lead in creating a new, truly inclusive vision.
We’ll feature the stories of inspiring Black women who contributed to a stronger regional economy at a time when African American populations were denied the opportunity to participate freely and fully in the workforce.
Arrive early or stay after the panel to take part in a collaborative art installation!
For disability accommodations, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks prior to the event.
Cost: Free
Sep
29
Sun
Sep 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
LOCAL SIGHTINGS LIVING HISTORY
NW FILM FESTIVAL at LANGSTON
Closing Night screening 3 shorts including “Keeper of the Dream”. A conversation with Mrs. Francis Dixon, mother of founders of the Seattle Chapter Black Panther Party. See more at this link: https://nwfilmforum.org/films/local-sightings-2019-closing-night-living-history-shorts-langston-seattle/
Oct
5
Sat
Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP (BGRG)
MEETING NOTICE:
Due to COVID-19 protocols, the BGRG monthly meetings are being held via Zoom. Interested? Contact BHS for the meeting link. blackheritagesocietywa@gmail.com
Join in lively discussions and programs to learn and share genealogy with the experts. This is an open forum for people of all backgrounds and experience who have interest in genealogy.
*Meetings will return to the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle as soon as gathering is permitted.
Did you know that NAAM has two dedicated computers to support your genealogy research? Access is free.
For the 4th year, local author Jeff Cheatham is bringing a group of diverse and amazing authors together for a 1-day book expo at the Northwest African American Museum. Come check it out, there’s a book for you!
Oct
23
Wed
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Madeline Crowley will present her new book that highlights interviews of Seattle Central Area residents on the topic of what the neighborhood means to them. BHS president, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver will join Ms. Crowley for a portion of the conversation. Chin Music Press selected nineteen from all interviews to print in the book. Interviewee’s include, Mona Lake-Jones, Bob Santos, The Dixon Family members, Judge Richard A. Jones, Cecile Hansen and Jacqueline Lawson.
The event is free and all are welcome.
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