BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP (BGRG)
*NO MEETING in JULY
MEETING NOTICE:
BGRG monthly meetings are being held via Zoom.
Interested? Request the link: seattleBGRG@gmail.com
Join in lively discussions and programs to learn and share genealogy. This is an open forum for people of all backgrounds and experience who have interest in genealogy.
BHS Annual Members & Friends Meeting
Saturday, September 24, 2022 11am-1pm
Location:
Douglass Truth Library/Gayton Family Room
2300 E Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98122
BHS board members are looking forward to seeing you there for the first in-person annual meeting in two years! Come hear what’s new at BHS and we want to here what’s new with you.
Special Guest: Taylor Brooks, MLIS
Taylor Brooks is the new librarian charged with care of the African American Literature Collection and also conducts community engagement on behalf of the library. She is excited to share all that is happening at Seattle Public Library/Douglass-Truth Branch.
The Black & Tan Musical
2 Nights
Saturday, October 15 7:30pm & Sunday, October 16 4:00pm
The story of the 1930s – 1940s Jackson Street jazz scene centered on entrepreneur and nightclub owner Russell “Noodles” Smith that transitions to the second act picking up on the 1960s Jackson Street music scene that is loosely based on guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Both performances are FREE admission.
Sunday, October 16 1:00pm FREE
Washington Hall
Comrade Sisters: Women of the Black Panther Party book event with Ericka Huggins and Stephen Shames. Joining them in conversation is Seattle Chapter BPP comrade, Gayle “Asali” Dickson.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from the women who were instrumental in the BPP and the amazing photographer who makes the book come alive.
Thursday, October 27 6:30pm-8:30pm
Syvilla Fort: Keep the Fire Burning
A tribute to the amazing career of Syvilla Fort who was a locally trained and accomplished dancer and instructor who performed with Katherine Dunham. Her students included Alvin Ailey, Eartha Kitt, James Dean, and Shirley MacLaine.
This will be a fabulous evening of performance and history.
*Free…suggested ticket price $10.
BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP (BGRG)
Meetings are Monthly on the 2nd Saturday
*NO MEETING in JULY
MEETING NOTICE:
BGRG monthly meetings are being held via Zoom.
Interested? Request the link: seattleBGRG@gmail.com
*MEETING ALERT: JANUARY 2023 MEETING IS CANCELLED.
Join in lively discussions and programs to learn and share genealogy. This is an open forum for people of all backgrounds and experience who have interest in genealogy.
The Jimi Hendrix 80th Birthday Experience
Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27, 2022
Events and experiences all day. Program Details Here
Saturday, November 26 at 2PM Q& A with Janie Hendrix *limited seating-rsvp suggested for this
BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP (BGRG)
Meetings are Monthly on the 2nd Saturday
*NO MEETING in JULY
MEETING NOTICE:
BGRG monthly meetings are being held via Zoom.
Interested? Request the link: seattleBGRG@gmail.com
*MEETING ALERT: JANUARY 2023 MEETING IS CANCELLED.
Join in lively discussions and programs to learn and share genealogy. This is an open forum for people of all backgrounds and experience who have interest in genealogy.
BLACK GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP (BGRG)
Meetings are Monthly on the 2nd Saturday
*NO MEETING in JULY
MEETING NOTICE:
BGRG monthly meetings are being held via Zoom.
Interested? Request the link: seattleBGRG@gmail.com
*MEETING ALERT: JANUARY 2023 MEETING IS CANCELLED.
Join in lively discussions and programs to learn and share genealogy. This is an open forum for people of all backgrounds and experience who have interest in genealogy.
