Black History Today: Phillip Green, a model of love as consistency and quiet support

Black History Today: Phillip Green, a model of love as consistency and quiet support

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Kitisha Jones, carrying a legacy of servant leadership

Black History Today: Kitisha Jones, carrying a legacy of servant leadership

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Cynthia Green, a living testament to the power of collective care

Black History Today: Cynthia Green, a living testament to the power of collective care

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Michaela Kyles, loving fiercely and joyfully, carrying her South Seattle roots with dignity

Black History Today: Michaela Kyles, loving fiercely and joyfully, carrying her South Seattle roots with dignity

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Spencer Hill, leading with love, moving with the strength of water

Black History Today: Spencer Hill, leading with love, moving with the strength of water

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Adama and Keisha, sharing a committed, powerful demonstration of love

Black History Today: Adama and Keisha, sharing a committed, powerful demonstration of love

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Levi and Aaron, unapologetic and brilliant expressions of love

Black History Today: Levi and Aaron, unapologetic and brilliant expressions of love

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Dr. Joshua Dawson, next-generation healer and community leader

Black History Today: Dr. Joshua Dawson, next-generation healer and community leader

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Najee Ladd-Ali, dynamic community leader and spiritual explorer

Black History Today: Najee Ladd-Ali, dynamic community leader and spiritual explorer

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Kadin Coleman, beloved young leader with the wisdom of an old soul

Black History Today: Kadin Coleman, beloved young leader with the wisdom of an old soul

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Black History Today: Traeanna Holiday, Emmy-winning communicator with deep Seattle roots

Black History Today: Traeanna Holiday, Emmy-winning communicator with deep Seattle roots

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series took on new life in 2025 as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.

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Resources for Resisting ICE in Seattle / Washington / PNW (or wherever you might be)

Resources for Resisting ICE in Seattle / Washington / PNW (or wherever you might be)

The time is NOW to prepare and organize. Connect with the people and organizations in your area who are already doing the work. Check on your friends and neighbors. Get a whistle. Download the Signal app. Be as ready as you can be!

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Black History Today: Robert Delgardo, beloved coach with a living legacy of light and love

Black History Today: Robert Delgardo, beloved coach with a living legacy of light and love

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people like Coach Robert Delgardo who are boldly shaping the future. The 2025 installment marks the seventh Black History Today series published on Rise Up for Students since 2018.

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Black History Today 2024: Deionte Petty, glorifying his community through humble service

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people like Deionte Petty who are boldly shaping the future. The 2024 installment marks the sixth Black History Today series published on Rise Up for Students since 2018.

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Black History Today 2024: Shirley Franklin, pioneering leader and agent of change

Black History Today 2024: Shirley Franklin, pioneering leader and agent of change

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people like Shirley Franklin who are boldly shaping the future. The 2024 installment marks the sixth Black History Today series published on Rise Up for Students since 2018.

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Black History Today 2024: Josephine Howell, turning life’s joys and trials into beautiful music

Black History Today 2024: Josephine Howell, turning life’s joys and trials into beautiful music

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people like Josephine Howell who are boldly shaping the future. The 2024 installment marks the sixth Black History Today series published on Rise Up for Students since 2018.

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A letter to students and families in Washington State from the Wet’suwet’en people as they fight to protect their ancestral homelands

A letter to students and families in Washington State from the Wet’suwet’en people as they fight to protect their ancestral homelands

Dr. Karla Tait, Director of Clinical Programming at the Unist’ot’en Healing Centre on the “frontlines” of the Wet’suwet’en lands, took the time to write a letter to students and families in Washington discussing how their struggle connects to our lives and the lives of all people.

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I Was Right. Duh.

I Was Right. Duh.

Four years ago, I wrote a weird essay about Seattle’s choice to hire Denise Juneau as superintendent of schools.

“I like this decision,” I wrote, “but it’s more of a long-term play than an immediate game-changer. And since our long-term plays have literally never worked, well, is this going to be different?”

Unfortunately, no.

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Black History Today: Natalie Hester, champion for all children

Black History Today: Natalie Hester, champion for all children

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Natalie Hester who are shaping the future.

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