Categories for Advocacy

‘I can get back on my feet now’

December 24, 2021 12:05 pm Published by

Like a lot of folks in the foodservice industry, Earl Brown got laid off as soon as the pandemic struck. He loved his job as a chef at the Seahawks and Sounders’ stadium. Before COVID, he’d often cater on the side, but that work dried up quick, too.  “It was really rough,” he said. “I... View Article

It’s everybody vs. racism

September 16, 2020 2:12 pm Published by

As a Black-led organization with deep roots in Southeast Seattle, we acknowledge that systemic racism has caused deep and lasting trauma to the youth and families we serve, especially those in Black, Indigenous and communities of color — who live in unrelenting fear of police violence. Racism is reality that people of color have lived... View Article

The Blackest Day of Giving

August 28, 2020 9:08 am Published by

We are proud to be taking part in The Young Black & Giving Back Institute’s Give 8/28 — an online day of giving to rally support for Black-led, Black-benefiting community organizations across the country. Four pivotal events in Black history happened on August 28. Emmet Till was murdered by three white men on this day 65... View Article