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ARCHIVED NEWSPAPERS, PHOTOS & AUDIO
Here is a collection of diverse media which cover an assortment of those topics mentioned on this site. These were offered from those whom were interviewed and various researchers consisting of audio files, and distributed print media such as newspapers and the like. Enjoy!
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The Maafa CommemorationComing Soon!
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Seattle Vocational Institute (SVI) Business Winter festival Featuring:2002, 2003 and 2004 Portia Carter director of the Career-links program under the leadership of Dr. Norwood J. Brooks implemented a business festival during the time of Kwanzaa bringing entrepreneurs and the supporting community under a common roof at the old SOIC building serving as SVI. Coming Soon!
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Councilman Sam SmithCourtesy of the Sam Smith & Family Downloads Coming Soon!
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Eddie RyeComing Soon!
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Senator George FlemingCourtesy of the Sam Smith & Family 3rd from the left. Download Coming Soon!
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Judge Charles M. StokesDownload Coming Soon!
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Roslyn Northwest Black PioneersCentering Black history and heritage the Craven family' efforts are now becoming available for study and reference for Washington State. These historians preserved in great detail their efforts to inform the PNW as well as serve as guides into the black experience and resilience. From fundraising, teaching and promotion either by historic news articles, documents or by beautiful parade floats they have laid the foundation for the Seattle Griot Project. And we thank them! Coming Soon!
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The Griot's Oral Story searchPowell S. Barnett papers, 1967-1968 Powell S. Barnett papers - Archives West (orbiscascade.org)
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Fundraising, Updates, Progress and coming Eventshttp://theskanner.com/news/northwest/34053-seattle-griot-project-provides-blueprint-for-preserving-black-identity-in-whitewashed-neighborhoods https://calltoconscience.world Call to Conscience Black History Month Museum | Columbia City Theater, Seattle, WA | February 23, 2023 (hunthalloween.com)
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Oral History interviews/Scheduledcoming soon
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Upcoming ProgrammingWe are developing a film based on the 2003-2004 Theatrical Presentation of The Maafa Experience performed at the Moore theater with the addition of background information surrounding its impact and its legacy in the Black Community in King County. This project was supported, in part, by grants from both the Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and 4Culture. This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.
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InterviewsComing soon
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SupportersThis project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.
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