Queencare

ALT Portrait of Monika Mathews, QueenCare. Text reads: What's promising in Seattle though is this new wave of thought leaders-doers in the Black community who are building upon the past to positively shape the future. Despite the obstacles designed to oppress, we are setting a new standard of excellence and accountability, working amongst ourselves and with our allies creating spaces for generations to come.

ALT Photo of Michelle Lang-Raymond, Acts On Stage theater. Text reads: Like many Black women in the performing arts, I’ve had to recondition my mind to see myself and others who look like me as “Main Character” worthy. That goes for roles on stage as well as in leadership. My hope is to be a bridge that helps younger Black women get there much faster than I did.

ALT Portrait of Rickisha Taylor, Wa Na Wari Member. Text reads: I moved from Miami, Florida, to Seattle. It was hard to find a sense of a Black community here, especially coming from a place where I was surrounded by Black voices and experiences. Not only have I found community at Wa Na Wari, but one that supports and uplifts creativeness for a sense of livelihood. It’s something really special and I feel like it’s a place that is important to generations to come.

ALT Portrait of Mia Taylor, NAAM. Text reads: My mother's family is from Ballard and are of Scandinavian descent and my father is from Central Seattle and is African American. I love to tell people I have the best of both worlds being from these two historic and richly cultural parts of Seattle.