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Celebrate Dr. King’s Legacy and Beloved Community with Third Place Commons

Wednesday, January 6, 2021


Third Place Commons invites you to join in a virtual community conversation in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – “What Is Dr. King’s Beloved Community and How Do We Achieve It?”
 
Explore the meaning and intention of Dr. King's "beloved community" and hear from a panel of local leaders working to build "beloved community" in their own ways. You'll also have a chance to ask questions and share your own actions and inspiration as we work together toward a common goal for a brighter future.
 
Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7pm, and REGISTER HERE to attend this event and join the conversation.


You can also celebrate Dr. King’s legacy next week by joining the TPC Movie Club on Tuesday, January 12th (at 7:30pm) to discuss the movie “Selma” (2014). Oscar nominated for Best Picture and winner for Best Song, this critically acclaimed film recounts the story of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, led by Dr. King, that ultimately spawned President Johnson’s signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
 
Check out David Oyelowo’s gripping performance as the civil rights icon and join your Commons community to discuss this powerful film. Register here for the TPC Movie Club.
 
These events are part of Third Place Commons’ #TPCAtHome programming, which includes weekly meet-ups like foreign language groups, monthly sessions like Computer Q/As and book and movie clubs, and special stand-alone events. Check the online calendar to see what’s happening and get involved. 

Stay home and stay safe, but stay connected with Third Place Commons!
 
Third Place Commons, a community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been building real community in the heart of Lake Forest Park for over 20 years. In addition to presenting its largest program, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market, Third Place Commons now also fosters real community in digital space. 

To learn more, or to make a gift to support the Commons and the market, visit ThirdPlaceCommons.org



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Hopelink still has space available in online “English for Work” course


Hopelink still has space available in their online “English for Work” course. 

Online orientations will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:00am-12:00pm and Tuesday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm. Classes will meet via Zoom from January 20 through March 30. Morning and evening class options are available.

Classes are best suited to students who have intermediate or advanced-level English skills. We assess students to determine their level and help decide if our program is a good fit.

Clients can contact us to register for orientation by emailing englishforwork@hopelink.org or by leaving a voicemail message at 425-250-3007.

Clients who enroll and who do not have a computer may be able to borrow a Hopelink Chromebook to participate in the class.
 
To enroll, individuals must: 
  • plan to get a job in the U.S. or to enroll in job training/college to prepare to get a job (within the next 6 months)
  • be able to participate in 2-hour online classes twice a week and complete online homework.
  • complete orientation
  • be 18 years or older, and not have a B, F, J, or M visa
  • live near a Hopelink Center (for example, in Shoreline, Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, or one of the surrounding cities)
We switched from ”in-person” to “online” classes earlier this year, and have had rave reviews from our students!



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Saving the Archives: AG Ferguson leads a coalition of 40 tribes, states, and community organizations suing to keep the archives in Seattle

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

"Today I announced that our coalition of 40 tribes, states, and community organizations filed a lawsuit in federal court to save our National Archives and stop the federal government from scattering the DNA of our region more than 1,000 miles away." --AG Bob Ferguson

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that his office filed a lawsuit against the federal government for illegally proceeding with the sale of the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) building in Seattle. 

The government plans to ship the National Archives building’s irreplaceable, un-digitized records more than a thousand miles away to archive centers in Kansas City, Missouri and Riverside, California. 

This will effectively eliminate public access to the records. Twenty-nine federally recognized tribes, Alaskan tribal entities, and tribal communities from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, as well as nine community organizations, historical preservation societies and museums and the state of Oregon joined Ferguson’s lawsuit.

Tsimshean Child in Metlakahtla,
Alaska. Available at the National
Archives at Seattle 
The National Archives building in Seattle hosts exclusive and un-digitized tribal and treaty records, as well as Chinese Exclusion Act case files and records regarding the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. 

The records are invaluable resources for researchers, historians and individuals seeking information about their family history or heritage. 

For instance, tribal members use federal archive records to establish tribal membership, demonstrate and enforce tribal rights to fishing and other activities, trace their lineage and ancestry and access native school records. 

According NARA’s Seattle director, only “.001% of the facility’s 56,000 cubic feet of records are digitized and available online.”

“The Archives are critical partners in the conservation of our community’s history,” said Connie So, president of OCA Asian Pacific Advocates – Greater Seattle Chapter. 
“Most Chinese Americans left few records of their lives and history prior to 1950, making the Archive’s treasure trove of files related to the Chinese Exclusion Act all the more precious. 
"Once, when Seattle hosted the Association for Asian American Studies conference, we made a special trip to the Archives. People marveled at the fact that they could find information on relatives that they thought were long-lost. People shared poignant stories, especially when they discovered a photo of a family member.”
 
On Feb. 25, Ferguson sent a letter urging the federal government to reconsider the decision to move the records at the Archives. The letter details the regional historical significance of the records. At the same time, Ferguson sought public records related to the proposed sale. For nearly six months, the agencies refused to produce the public records. In fact, the PBRB demanded that taxpayers pay more than $65,000 for records redaction before producing them. In response to the agencies’ refusal to comply with Ferguson’s records request, Ferguson filed three Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits in August 2020 and a fourth in September.

After litigation commenced, the PBRB dropped its demand for $65,000. However, it is now requesting until March 31 to produce its responsive documents — a date by which the Archives building may have already been sold. In response, Ferguson filed a motion asking the court handling his FOIA lawsuits to accelerate the case schedule. To date, the four federal agencies have produced minimal records, and many of those were highly redacted. For example, a document provided by OMB noted “red flag objections” to the sale of the Seattle Archives facility, but OMB redacted the attachment listing these objections.

In October 2020, the PBRB decided that it would sell the Archives building in Seattle early this year as part of a bundled sale along with 11 other federal properties around the country. It buried the details of this dramatic decision deep in a 74-page document on its website from that meeting. 

The federal government did not inform any interested stakeholders of this decision, including tribal governments or the Attorney General’s Office — despite Ferguson’s letter, public records requests and FOIA lawsuits. The Attorney General’s Office only discovered it when an assistant attorney general happened across PBRB’s website in late November 2020 while conducting separate research. PBRB had previously planned on selling the properties individually over the next year.

Legal claims

Ferguson’s lawsuit asserts the National Archives building was never legally eligible for the PBRB’s accelerated sale process. The law granting the PBRB authority to sell these federal properties specifically excludes buildings used for “research in connection with federal agricultural, recreational or conservation programs.” The National Archives building is exempt from expedited sale by law because it is used for research in connection with federal agricultural, recreational and conservation programs. In other words, the Archives building legally never should have been included in the portfolio of buildings the federal government has put out for bid.

The lawsuit also alleges significant administrative procedural violations. For example, the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) failed to develop the standards, criteria and recommendations required by Congress. Additionally, the federal government failed to consult or coordinate with the tribal governments in violation of federal-tribal consultation law and policy.

Legal coalition

Twenty-nine tribes, the State of Oregon, and 9 community organizations are partnering with Ferguson’s office in bringing the case. They include:

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
Confederated Tribes of the Coos
Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Doyon, Ltd.
Duwamish Tribe
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
Hoh Indian Tribe
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Kalispel Tribe of Indians
The Klamath Tribes
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Nez Perce Tribe
Nooksack Indian Tribe
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Quileute Tribe of the Quileute Reservation
Quinault Indian Nation
Samish Indian Nation
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Skokomish Indian Tribe
Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
Spokane Tribe of Indians
Squaxin Island Tribe
Suquamish Tribe
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
American Historical Association
Association of King County Historical Organizations
Historic Seattle
Chinese American Citizens Alliance
HistoryLink
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
OCA Asian Pacific Advocates – Greater Seattle Chapter
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
Wing Luke Memorial Foundation
State of Oregon

Metlakahtla (Tsimshean) Children in
Metlakahtla, Alaska. Available at the
National Archives at Seattle
 
DNA of the region

The Seattle archives houses a significant collection of tribal and treaty records relating to the 272 federally recognized tribes in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The archives contain original drafts of tribal treaties and original copies of correspondence from treaty negotiations during the mid-19th century.

Tribal members use federal archive records for many reasons, including to establish tribal membership, demonstrate and enforce tribal rights to fishing and other activities, trace their lineage and ancestry, and access native school records. If these historical records are removed from the Pacific Northwest, many tribal members will be prevented from exercising these important rights.

The federal government did not consult with Northwest tribal leaders before deciding to move these significant pieces of tribal history thousands of miles away from the Northwest, depriving local tribes of access to these critical historical documents.

More information here: 



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Webinar: The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family

Friday, January 1, 2021


The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family

Webinar Series Presented by Lewin Education and Consulting

Saturdays, January 16, 23, and 30, 10-11:30am

Learn why it’s important to talk about race and racism with kids, and how to do it. These conversations help build the foundation for raising compassionate children who embrace and value differences. The sessions in this series will build on each other, attending all three is highly recommended.

Here is a link to registration: https://1.kcls.org/AntiRacistFamily



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Tele Café Wednesday January 6 features folk duo Birgit and Philip Ages

Phil and Birgit Ages



JANUARY ZOOM TELE CAFÉ
Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm
Mtg ID 859 8484 8513 password senior2021


Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2pm EUROPEAN HOLIDAY 
with Folk Voice duo Birgit and Philip Ages

Tune in on ZOOM for a fun New Year Celebration with a favorite couple of the Senior Center, Birgit and Philip as they perform wonderful folk music from Continental Europe.

They will also be singing some classic favorites and a few numbers to sing along!



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People: The Legend of Mr. Kim

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Mr. Kim used to have a sailboat, and go fishing. The bell is what he attached to his fishing pole to alert him that a fish was on the line. Photo by Gary Cross


Update: Mr. Kim died on March 4, 2021. His daughter Dawn sent this message:

Thank you for this beautiful article about my dad! I’m his oldest daughter, Dawn from LA, and this post brought tears to my eyes, as he passed away a few days ago on March 4, 2021. Thank you for your kindness to my dad, in giving him car rides during COVID isolation. His back couldn’t endure much time in a car, but he loved seeing parts of Seattle he’d not seen before. Thank you for spending time to know him, and discover for yourself what the treasure he was. Your example challenges me to open my eyes to those who may feel invisible or isolated in my community. May God bless you. — Dawn (Kim) Carter

Original article:

By Gary Cross

What began for me as an act of charity became an enriching experience, a stimulating walk back in time. 

Any person passing this elderly man slowly making his way on foot to the local QFC in Shoreline wouldn’t guess that he’s an unusually rich man, rich in knowledge, rich in life experiences.

His name is Yung Gul Kim, known to us as Mr. Kim.

He was born in 1934 in Pyongyang, North Korea, of a strong Christian mother and a philandering father. 

At that time Korea was under Japanese control, and his life was pretty much the same as many other kids his age in the world, playing in the yard, or in the summer, swimming in the clear clean water of the Taedong river, which flows from the Rangrim mountains in the north, through Pyongyang, and out into Korea Bay at Namp’o.

Kim in the North Korean
Army as a boy
The first sign that his life might become more than ordinary was his selection to be class president over 80 students at the tender age of 7, in the first grade. Then came WWII, and with the defeat of Japan in 1945, North Korea came under Communist control. Yung Gul Kim, age 11, was now to be trained in the ways of the Communist Party.

His mother, Dong Ok Lim, owned land which she had inherited. It had been taken from her by the Communist party and given to the farm workers with whom she had shared profits from the land for many years. Because of her generosity and kindness to the peasants in years past, they kept her in food.

There was much oppression, and church pastors were sent to concentration camps. She was greatly fearful of the Communist influence upon her son, and was compelled to risk what was necessary to provide him with the opportunity a free country could offer. 

At age 13, young Mr. Kim soon found himself aboard a sampan, a Korean fishing boat, to be smuggled to South Korea under the guardianship of his uncle.

The boat was apprehended by North Korean security forces, but the experience and sheer boldness of its trusted pilot facilitated their escape to the safety of South Korea.

…………But this is not nearly the end of the story.

June 28, 1950, North Korea invades South Korea, and takes the city of Seoul. Yes, young Mr. Yung Kim was there. Then came the day he was walking down an alley going about the business of living. 

What? What were the odds….? Rounding a corner, there standing in front of him was a former fellow classmate, entering from another street. That classmate had become a North Korean soldier, as was required. So now, after making a clean break to South Korea, was it all over? Would he be captured? 

Kim as a university 
student at Cal Berkeley
Thinking quickly, Yung Gul Kim said loudly, “hey comrade my friend!” “Tovarishch!” That’s Russian for comrade. “Good to see you; what group are you in? How was your battle?” The guy was dense enough to believe in his sincerity. He asks about some mutual friends, how they were doing, and where the comrade was stationed. 

The comrade told him in detail, and Mr Kim assured him he would come and pay a visit. After cordial goodbyes, and after he was out of eyesight, he ran and ran, never looking back. In Korea, an incident like this is known as “a meeting on a one log bridge”.

September, 1950. McArthur and the UN forces made a surprise attack at the port of Inchon, near Seoul. Mr Kim was there, taking cover with his uncle and other family members wherever they could. There were 16 inch shells coming from the ships 20 miles away, as well as bomber groups. 

Then there was a substantial period of quiet when the Seoul citizens emerged to see the carnage and death. Many were hungry. As the US Marines moved through to clear the city, Kim observed the hungry children moving in behind them, looking for half-eaten C-rations to fill their stomachs.

Kim and Elaine with their first 
child, a boy named Lynn.


But Yung Gul Kim gratefully survived to see the end of the war, largely because of the support of his uncle. When Kim was 19 years old, his uncle directed him to apply for a special program that was to be his ticket to the United States. There was a series of three difficult exams, and Yung Gul, having been a top student, was one of 20 students chosen out of 120 applicants.

Affluent individuals in California, mostly wives of 1 and 2 star Generals, provided full funding for these 20 to come and study at UC Berkeley. In exchange, Mr Kim would be their “houseboy” for one year. It was tough, but a worthwhile endeavor.

Mr Kim studied architecture at Berkeley, and later at the University of Oregon. There he had become quite ill from all the hard work and stress. Tending to him at the University infirmary was an attractive, younger, nurse named Elaine. 

She was described as “extremely kind, understanding, and very gentle.” After a while, he thought about asking her out, but didn’t have the nerve to invite her on a “formal kind of date.”

He was taking English Literature at the time, so he asked her to help him get through the class. It worked! He says he doesn’t remember where they went on their first “real” date, but no matter. He was 26, she was 19 when they got married. 

Mr. Kim in his garage workshop
Photo by Gary Cross

Four children and many grandchildren later, they came to settle and retire in Shoreline, where they reside today.



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Inslee announces Washington's historic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Tuesday, December 15, 2020


Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a historic equity policy package for the upcoming 2021 legislative session, including $365M for equity-related decision packages and budget items. For the first time, the governor directed state agencies to center budgetary decision packages and legislation around equity.

The proposed investments follow an unprecedented year that exposed the inequities that communities of color have faced for generations. These proposals showcase Washington’s commitment to not just changing policies affecting these communities but investing in them as well.

Inslee was joined by Rep. Melanie Morgan, Rep. Mia Gregerson and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler for the announcement.

“I firmly believe Washington will be an anti-racist state, and I will be taking actions that hold our state to that commitment,” Inslee said during a press conference Monday. “We need our policies and budget to reflect our dedication toward disrupting the harmful systemic cycle of racism and inequity.
“We have seen Black, Indigenous and other people of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 because of longstanding racial gaps all of which have as a root cause — racism. Now is the time to implement real change that will have a positive impact on the lives of those most impacted by this crisis.”

Read the full story on the Governor's Medium page



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation achieves fundraising goal for matching funds

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation would like to thank the generosity of 30 donors who donated over $9,000 during our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion campaign. 

This guarantees that we will receive the $5,000 matching pledge from the Debi Ehrlichman Fund for Educational Excellence. 

Thank you for supporting DEI in our schools!



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Shoreline Community College free seminar: The African American Experience Through Film

Friday, December 4, 2020

Ben Abel-Bey
Join educator and filmmaker Ben Abel-Bey for a teaser or "snapshot" of his Shoreline Community College Continuing Education course, The African American Experience Through Film, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 6 - 8pm. 

This two-hour Zoom class will examine the counter-narratives of Black filmmakers in the hopes of better understanding how cinema serves as an expression of humanity, and more importantly, a better understanding of the humanity within the African-American community.

This introductory glimpse into the longer course will include a brief lecture and discussion and is open to the community. Participants will learn how to "read" or break down a scene and explore some essential elements of film theory.
 
There is no cost for this event, but seats are limited. Register today using this link or contact continuing-ed@shoreline.edu for more information.




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New Comcast program aims to empower Washington state small businesses owned by people of color

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Comcast has launched the next phase of Comcast RISE, a multi-year initiative to help strengthen small businesses owned by people of color hit hard by COVID-19. Eligibility includes all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses across Washington state.

Launched in October, the first phase of Comcast RISE focused on Black-owned small businesses only, which were hit hardest by pandemic, according to a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research. The program is now open to all business owners in the BIPOC community in Washington state to apply for grants and other forms of assistance.

Comcast RISE, which stands for “Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,” is designed to help the hardest hit small business owners get a fresh start and boost their operations during this difficult time, Comcast said. It offers grants, marketing and technology upgrades, including media campaigns and connectivity, computer and voice equipment, as well as free marketing insights to all applicants.

Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer. In June, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the development of a comprehensive, multiyear plan to allocate $75 million in cash and $25 million in media over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.

Visit www.ComcastRISE.com to apply.



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Black Voices Read-Along Tuesday at Third Place Books

Monday, November 30, 2020

Join Shoreline Schools for a special Black Voices Read-Along in partnership with Third Place Books Lake Forest Park beginning on December 1, 2020.


The featured author is Jewell Parker Rhodes and participants can choose from two of her books, Ninth Ward or Ghost Boys, for the read-along.

Learn more and sign up at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/7877 (If necessary, copy the link and paste it into your browser)

In preparation of our read-along, please make sure to get a book! Thanks to our generous sponsors at Third Place Books, readers are able to use a coupon to purchase a copy of the Black Voices books for 20% off at the Lake Forest Park store.




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Race and Equity Training: How to BE Anti-Racist!

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Race and Equity Training: How to BE Anti-Racist!

Four dates offered:
Select date and register online ($40) to receive zoom link.

Ranice Innocent, educator and trainer with Let’s Do Work, is offering training to learn ways to build awareness around racial injustice and inequities to become anti-racist.

She will review “cultural competency” pillars; identify cultural filters, stereotypes and biases; discuss intent vs. impact, implicit bias; and “why” in walking with racial equity and an anti-racist lens. 

Contact Ranice at ranicei@yahoo.com with any questions.


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Black Voices: Black Minds Matter

Tuesday, November 24, 2020


December 14, 2020 at 6pm there will be a special Black Voices presentation and discussion on supporting Black mental health in our communities with Dr. Derek McNeil, PhD, and Heather Casimere, M.A. 

Register at https://shorelineschools.org/BlackVoices

About Derek McNeil, Ph.D

Dr. J. Derek McNeil serves as the president of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; he formerly served as Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Dr. McNeil has a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to his tenure at The Seattle School, Dr. McNeil served as faculty in the PsyD program at Wheaton College Graduate School for over 15 years.

Dr. McNeil has worked as a clinician in private practice, a diversity advisor, an organizational consultant, and an administrator. His research, writing, and speaking have focused on issues of ethnic and racial socialization, the role of forgiveness in peacemaking, the identity development of African-American males, leadership in living systems, and resilience. 

He has written chapters in The Black Family: Past, Present, and Future (1991),Men to Men: Voices of African American Males (1996), Reluctant Integration (2010), and Roadmap to Reconciliation: Moving communities into unity, wholeness and justice. (2016). His teaching has also included coursework on Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Foundations of Mental Health; Family Systems Therapy; Group Theory; Therapy; and Leadership.

About Heather Casimere, M.A.

Heather Casimere is Assistant to the Director at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington Bothell. Heather established her career in higher education at Columbia University, Stanford University, and Seattle University. 

Founder of Brave. Warrior. Free. Art, Heather is a passionate creator of wellness resources within communities of color. She holds a BA in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University and an MA in Theology and Culture from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

This event is sponsored in part by the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.



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Seattle Arts Fellowship invests in future arts leaders of color

Friday, November 20, 2020

BIPOC may apply for paid fellowship with Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony, Classical KING FM, and Pacific Northwest Ballet

Deadline to apply: Feb. 1, 2021
seattleopera.org/fellowship


Four leading arts organizations are coming together to launch the Seattle Arts Fellowship— a new initiative that supports emerging leaders and administrators of color.

“Black, Indigenous, People of Color are an integral part of what this art form should be now and in the future both on stage and behind the scenes,” said Christina Scheppelmann, General Director of Seattle Opera. “With the Seattle Arts Fellowship, we invest in their voices, and in their leadership.”

The fellowship was initially seeded through Seattle Opera’s efforts and grants from Opera America. Now, in addition to the opera, presenting institutions include Seattle Symphony and Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Each organization will offer a fellowship in areas ranging from Marketing, Community Education, Artistic Planning, and Broadcasting (starting in 2022) at Classical KING FM 98.1.

“There is nothing more important than cultivating new perspectives and voices for both the broader arts landscape, and for our own organizations,” said Brenda Barnes, KING FM CEO. “We are thrilled to be included in this groundbreaking program.”

The Seattle Arts Fellowship is available to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) or as ALAANA (African/African American (diaspora), Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American/Indigenous, and Asian Pacific Islander).

Candidates must be 18 or older. The program is designed for those who have just entered the workforce such as college graduates or those transitioning into nonprofit arts careers.

In addition to the fellowship itself, this new initiative includes racial equity trainings for the leadership, board, and staff at each of the four institutions.

“We are dedicated not only to equal representation across our staff, board, and artists on our stage, but to building meaningful opportunities for BIPOC to gain access to leadership positions in arts administration,” said Krishna Thiagarajan, President and CEO of the Seattle Symphony. 
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with our partners on the Seattle Arts Fellowship, as we all seek to redefine the role of our industries. We will use our artists, stages, and partnerships with nonprofit and corporate leaders to help bring forth the next generation of leaders.”

Fellows will receive hourly compensation at the rate of $24 an hour plus full benefits commensurate with what full-time employees receive. (Relocation expenses will not be covered). The experience will include hands-on work experience in arts administration, as well as leadership training, skill building, mentorship, and networking. Finally, the fellowship cohort will engage in peer-to-peer learning, connect with local arts leaders, and build a strong network to support their career development.

“PNB is thrilled to be working with these organizations in making a meaningful investment to diversify our workforces, embrace anti-racist learning agendas and action steps, and more fully reflect our community across every part of our organization,” said Ellen Walker, Executive Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Seattle University will also serve as a program partner and adviser on curriculum for the Seattle Arts Fellowship, providing financial aid to candidates who are accepted to both the fellowship and SU’s MFA in Arts Leadership. Candidates can apply directly at grad-admissions.seattleu.edu/apply/ or contact Kevin Maifeld, Program Director at maifeldk@seattleu.edu for more information.

The application deadline to apply for the Seattle Arts Fellowship is noon on Feb. 1, 2021. Selected fellows will be notified in the spring and begin work in summer 2021. For more information, go to seattleopera.org/fellowship or email fellowship@seattleopera.org.



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Edwin T. Pratt Scholarships for Students of Color - donate

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Bettye, Miriam, and Edwin Pratt
Photo courtesy Miriam Pratt
John and Amy Hinds of Shoreline have set up a fund for scholarships for students of color at Shoreline Community College.

This scholarship will benefit students of color from the Shoreline School District who are attending Shoreline Community College.

The goal is to fund students who may not be able to afford college otherwise.

The scholarship is named for Shoreline icon Edwin T. Pratt.

Edwin T. Pratt was a local civil rights leader in the 1960s. 

In the words of his daughter Miriam, "My father was the Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League and as a resident of Shoreline he worked tirelessly for school desegregation and to provide educational opportunities for all." 

Edwin Pratt was assassinated at his home in Shoreline in 1969. He was 39 years old.

Due to the efforts of then-10-year-old Sarah Haycox and her family, the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center was recently named in his honor. It is only fitting to continue honoring his legacy by naming this scholarship after him.

Amy and I will match your donation up to $1,500! We want to raise enough funds for multiple scholarships for Students of Color. There is no limit to how much we can collectively raise!

Donate HERE



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Dia de Muertos Virtual Latinx Art Exhibition

Thursday, November 5, 2020


Presented by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

Live Now - December 31st

Part of our Dia de Muertos celebration now includes a Virtual Latinx Art Exhibition showcasing artwork by 13 local latinx artists. All of the artwork is for sale or labeled as NFS (not for sale). 

Arturo Torres

Contributing artists include: Bruce Rivera, Arturo Torres, Joseph Géigel, Jose Trejo-Maya, Allicia Mullikin, Veronica Lund, Vivi Colelli (Rubio), Gabriel Marquez, Yessica Marquez, Abdy Velasquez, Dovey Martinez, Amaranta Sandys, and Elida DeHaan.

The artwork will be available to view and purchase now through December 31st. Thank you for supporting local artists!

Questions? Email Terri at programs@shorelinearts.net


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Separate Even in Death - Black Funerals and Cemeteries

Saturday, October 31, 2020


Separate Even in Death - Black Funerals and Cemeteries

Register here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/5f73a10a973f073a004a1c46

Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4 - 5:30pm

Presented by Janice Lovelace, PhD.

Segregation extended into death for African Americans, especially in the Southern U.S. This presentation looks at burial practices for African Americans from the 16th to the 20th century.

Registration required by 6pm on October 29, 2020. You will be sent a Zoom link or phone number on the day of each event.



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Dominica Myers joins King County Library System as new director of diversity, equity and inclusion

Dominica Myers, King county library

The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes Dominica Myers as its new director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). 

Myers joined KCLS in October to head the DEI department in a newly created leadership role, and will report to KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. 

Born and raised in Washington state, Myers comes to KCLS from Seattle Opera where she served as the associate director of administration with responsibility for company-wide Racial Equity and Social Impact initiatives.

Myers earned a master’s degree in nonprofit leadership from Seattle University in Seattle, Washington, and holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts with a minor in Spanish from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. 

She also serves on the Inspire Washington board of trustees and the Tacoma Creates advisory board.

“KCLS is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our service to the public,” stated KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “We began recruitment for this new role in July to expand leadership on our DEI initiatives, and we welcome Dominica to KCLS.”
“The people and geography of King County are a diverse tapestry of lived experiences, and the Library System is a reflection of that,” stated Myers. 
“KCLS holds a tremendous responsibility for stewarding the public’s resources and trust toward creating an equitable and inclusive experience for patrons of all backgrounds. As the new DEI director, I certainly feel the weight of this charge, but am excited for the journey with you.”



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Dia de Muertos events Nov 1-2

Thursday, October 29, 2020



Presented by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council


November 1 - 2


Join your friends and neighbors to remember our departed.

This year we will celebrate with a combination of virtual and physical events. Visit the Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens, take part in a scavenger hunt, pick up a craft pack and a sugar skull on your way out.

We will have some altars set up in the gardens, and community members are invited to create ofrendas, which will be exhibited virtually on our website.

Separately, we will also hold a Virtual Latinx Art Exhibition, Virtual Youth Art Exhibition, and host some Workshops!

And join us for a Pop-Up Drive-In movie night - screening Coco on November 2nd at Shorewood High School. Tickets on sale now!

Questions? Email Terri at programs@shorelinearts.net

Thank you to our drive-in sponsor, McDonald’s of Shoreline, and thanks to our partner, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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North Seattle French School Open House on Thursday, Nov 5

Wednesday, October 28, 2020


Come say "bonjour" and learn about the benefits of a bilingual education during the virtual Open House on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. 

North Seattle French School is a French immersion preschool and elementary school based in Shoreline. Our mission is to cultivate a community of globally minded independent thinkers through bilingual education.

Join us online to visit our classrooms, speak with teachers and parents and discover our curriculum!

Please RSVP here and you will receive a link to connect on Zoom

North Seattle French School
18560 1st Avenue NE, Shoreline
206-365-1034
www.northseattlefrenchschool.com



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