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: 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: 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: Damien Wilkins, hoops legend and family man

Black History Today: Damien Wilkins, hoops legend and family man

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 Damien Wilkins 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: Brad Brown, trusted mentor and guidepost

Black History Today: Brad Brown, trusted mentor and guidepost

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 Brad Brown who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Danny Cage, Jr., leading through loving example

Black History Today: Danny Cage, Jr., leading through loving example

By Marcus Harden

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 Danny Cage, Jr., who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Kendrick Glover, a gem of a mentor creating change in South King County

Black History Today: Kendrick Glover, a gem of a mentor creating change in South King County

This post is part of an ongoing Black History Month series written by Marcus Harden, a truly unsung hero of South Seattle, as he honors the living legacy of Black history in his community and beyond, and recognizes the people who are shaping the future.

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