JUNETEENTH 2023 AROUND THE CENTRAL DISTRICT: AFRICATOWN SUMMER OF SOUL!

,Juneteenth Skate Party Celebration in Judkins Park, REVIVAL Pop-up Market

https://www.summerofsoulseries.org/juneteenth

WHAT: Juneteenth

WHEN: June 19, 2023

WHERE: Jimi Hendrix Park

TIME: 12PM – 8PM

  • Africatown Community Land Trust Summer of Soul: Africatown will partner with King County Equity Now for a day of music and celebration with Talib Kweli and Kevin Ross in Jimi Hendrix Park on Monday.
    Juneteenth is a reminder of the resilience and strength of our communities and that, in the face of oppression and injustice, we continue to press into our collective brilliance and strength. We recognize this day, just as others that tend to receive temporary limelight in this country, as one that gives us focused opportunity to contemplate how we may continue to honor the contributions and sacrifices of our ancestors. We honor their tireless fight for freedom and are grateful for the paths they have paved that have allowed for the progress we have made today. We are thankful for these sacrifices and contributions each and every day.

2023 STATE OF AFRICATOWN

STATE OF AFRICATOWN

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Join us as we celebrate a decade of realizing the vision of Black Seattle with community members from across the City of Seattle. 

State of Africatown: Celebrating a Decade of Realizing the Vision of Black Seattle

Saturday, February 25th 

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute , 104 17th Avenue South, Seattle 98144

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

For more information, email info@africatownlandtrust.org

STATE OF AFRICATOWN 2023: Celebrating a Decade of Realizing the Vision of Black Seattle

For a decade now, State of Africatown has provided opportunity to community members, media and grass-roots change makers to hear from a broad spectrum of presenters in the company of over 250 community stakeholders – all coming together each year with one common goal in mind: continuing to build upon the inceptive vision of those who laid the foundation for this yearly gathering and for those who will continue to lay groundwork for generations to come. 

This year will offer an opportunity for fresh perspective as we approach new ways to build thriving communities within Seattle’s Black diaspora.  

Presentations from key community stakeholders and on-the-ground organizations will give you a ‘behind the curtain’ peek at the many ways the community has and will continue to shift narratives to effectively impact and shape the landscape of Seattle city centers and beyond.

HISTORY OF STATE OF AFRICATOWN

Collaboratively founded by the Honorable Dawn Mason and K. Wyking Garrett, The African American & African Diaspora Gathering: State of Africatown, began as a listening session for elected officials and policymakers to hear innovators and leaders share their strategic ideas for Seattle’s Black community. While that goal is still the center of why the SOA exists, each year affords us an additional opportunity to reflect on community values and how we may continue to realize the vision. 

Here’s a look at last year’s virtual State of Africatown event.

Longshore Opportunity: Port of Seattle


THIS IS THE WEBSITE FOR MAKING A PUBLIC APPLICATION FOR THE DRAWING FOR POTENTIAL PROCESSING TOWARD STATUS AS AN “UNIDENTIFIED CASUAL” LONGSHORE WORKER IN THE PORT OF SEATTLE, WA

Application Period

From: September 8, 2022Through: September 15, 2022


READ THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE CONTINUING

LONGSHORE OPPORTUNITY: PORT OF SEATTLE, WA

All public applicants must complete the Online Application posted at http://seattle.casualdrawingapp.net/public. The Online Application requires that each applicant provide the applicant’s first and last names, (middle name is not required but recommended if there is one), mailing address, telephone number with Area Code, month of birth, numerical day of birth and a valid email address. Applications with missing information will not be accepted. Phone calls regarding the process will not be accepted and in-person or written applications submitted through the U.S. Postal Service will not be accepted. Applications can be submitted online beginning 8:00 a.m., PDT, on September 8, 2022 through 11:59 p.m., PDT, September 15, 2022. Applicants will be sent an email confirming submission of their application.

On or about September 26, 2022, a drawing will be held from a combination of timely received public applications and “Interest Card” applications.  If the number of timely public applications received exceeds that of the timely Interest Card applications received, a preliminary drawing will be held just among the public applications to collect a number equal to the amount of Interest Card applications.  A sequenced list of those selected for processing will be posted for 30 days at WWW.PMANET.ORG.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, present a valid  driver’s license with photograph, have no disqualifying convictions, have a sufficient knowledge of English to speak and understand written and verbal and safety warnings in English, and  be eligible to work in the U.S. Those selected for processing will be advised of additional requirements. Only one application per person. Anyone attempting to submit more than one application (of any type) will be disqualified. Those submitting an Interest Card application may not submit a public application as described in this ad. Duplication, sale or trade for value of an Interest Card or Interest Card code is strictly prohibited.  Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the applicant as well as discipline and punishment of the seller or trader, up to and including possible deregistration or termination of longshore employment and dispatch privileges. There is no fee or charge for applying. No money should be paid to any person or organization related to this recruitment program. Casual longshore workers are not eligible to receive benefits provided under the collective bargaining agreement only to registered workers (for example, health insurance, pensions, holiday pay, vacation pay). There is no guarantee of employment, continued employment, or advancement; casual work is sporadic and never guaranteed, but casuals must nonetheless work sufficient available hours to retain longshore dispatch privileges.

A TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) is required by the Department of Homeland Security to enter all marine facilities. Applicants are urged to promptly familiarize themselves with TWIC application requirements: www.tsa.gov and 1-866-347-8371 are resources (not PMA, ILWU, or the Joint Port Labor Relations Committee/JPLRC).

Submitting an application does not guarantee processing or employment in the longshore industry. The procedures by which longshore processing and employment may be offered can be changed at any time and without notice at the discretion of the joint parties to the governing collective bargaining agreement.

Applicants are responsible for keeping the JPLRC advised of their current contact information. All contact information updates must be made in writing. Please send all contact information updates to: Seattle JPLRC – Casual Processing, P.O. Box 9348, Seattle, WA 98109-0348.

Any disputes or claims about any aspect of this casual process are subject to the collective bargaining agreement and its grievance procedures, must be in writing and must be received by the JPLRC (Seattle JPLRC – Casual Processing Grievance, P.O. Box 9348, Seattle, WA 98109-0348) within ten (10) days of the source of the complaint. No extensions. JPLRC decisions on grievances are final and binding.

PMA member companies are equal opportunity employers.

https://seattle.casualdrawingapp.net/public

Africatown Shelter Mobile Health Screening Event 1-13-2022

Africatown Shelter Mobile Health Screening Event 1-13-2022

Thursday January 13, 2022

Africatown Shelter Mobile Health Screening Event 10am to 2pm

Africatown Shelter 1607 Yesler Way

Onsite the mobile medical team offers clients:

  • Walk-in primary care for acute and chronic conditions
  • STD, HIV and Hepatitis C testing
  • Family planning
  • Access to behavioral health and chemical dependency specialists
  • Naloxone overdose prevention training and kits
  • The medical van does not carry narcotics nor provide any prescription pain medications.

We can also help people connect to other community services including:

  • A doctor’s office that can provide follow-up care
  • Mental health care, including counseling
  • Substance abuse counseling and treatment via a harm reduction approach
  • Enrollment into health insurance
  • Enrollment into ORCA LIFT transportation assistance
  • Referrals to shelter, food banks, legal assistance and domestic violence programs
  • For other local community resources please call 211

PICK UP YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE TODAY! IN FRONT OF NAAM! 2300 SOUTH MASSACHUSETTS STREET

Now is the right time for you to come out and fully Support the Black Community!

Christmas Trees are now on sale in front of the Northwest African American Museum!!

Please come out and Support the Black Commmunity!

2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144

See you Soon! Thank you All!

SBA CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC BUSINESS INJURY APPLICATION


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STREAMLINED PROCESS REQUIREMENTS
SBA CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC BUSINESS INJURY APPLICATION
SBA is collecting the requested information in order to make a loan under SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to the qualified entities listed in this application that are impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The information will be used in determining whether the applicant is eligible for an economic injury loan. If you do not submit all the information requested, your loan cannot be fully processed.

The Applicant understands that the SBA is relying upon the self-certifications contained in this application to verify that the Applicant is an eligible entity to receive the advance, and that the Applicant is providing this self-certification under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1746 for verification purposes.

The estimated time for completing this entire application is two hours and ten minutes, although you may not need to complete all parts. You are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB approval number.

ELIGIBLE ENTITY VERIFICATION

Click SBA ECONOMIC INJURY APPLICATION

Umojafest 2019

Umoja Fest brings the soul to Seafair! Celebrating the best of the Black community and African Diaspora culture in northwest featuring Music, Food, Culture and family fun!

Attractions include the Africatown Heritage Parade featuring dance troops and drill teams, Children’s Day & Family Fun Village, Soul N The Park, Afrobeats & Kulture Stage, Roots Stage, Heal The Hood Basketball Tournament & Hip Hop 4 Peace stage and delicious flavors of the African diaspora from restaurants and food trucks, vendor marketplace and community resource Fair and more!.

https://www.facebook.com/events/620089445122480/

Be There: More4Mann on Mon August 27. Courtroom 2 William Nakamura US Courthouse 1051 6th Ave Seattle

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Umojafest 2018 – August 3 – August 5 / AfricaTown Heritage Parade

Attractions include the AfricanTown Heritage Parade featuring dance troops and drill teams, Children’s Day & Familly Fun Village, Soul N The Park, Afrobeats & Roots Stage, Heal the Hood Basketball Tournament & Hip Hop 4 Peace stage and delicious flavors of the African diaspora from restaurants, food trucks, vendor marketplace and community resource fair and more!

Visit the UMOJAFEST Website!