King County Metro: Routed in History
KCTV takes the King County Metro Bus Shelter Project to another level in Seattle’s Central Area.
Routed in History is a collaborative project developed in partnership with King County Metro Transit, RieImagine Solutions, and the Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS). This initiative is proudly supported in part by 4Culture, the Historic Central Area Arts & Cultural District (HCAACD), and MOHAI.
Experience the stories.
5 of 7 video clips are available below.
The Black Panther’s Legacy in Madrona
Celebrates the local chapter of the Black Panther’s legacy in the Madrona neighborhood.
Watch the short video clip: Thank you, KCTV and King County Metro Transit
Seattle’s Jazz Scene
Learn about the history of the Seattle’s vibrant Jazz Scene.
Watch the short video clip: Thank you, KCTV and King County Metro Transit
Colman High School / NAAM
We honor the history of the Colman School and its journey to become the Northwest African American Museum.
Watch the short video clip: Thank you, KCTV and King County Metro Transit
Black Owned Newspapers
Headed back to school? Waiting for the bus will be a regular part of life. Here’s one bus stop where you can learn while you wait!
We celebrate black-owned newspapers in the Central District.
Watch the short video clip: Thank you, KCTV and King County Metro Transit
Douglas-Truth Library
The library houses the largest collection of African American literature in the region. Now BHS and King County Metro is honoring it with a bus stop “Routed in History.”
Watch the short video clip: Thank you, KCTV and King County Metro Transit