Black Arts Legacies
Negro Repertory Company: Revolutionary theatre in 1930s Seattle
The Depression-era Black theater company celebrated Black storytelling with self-determined, interdisciplinary and collaborative works.
Jasmine Mahmoud
Jasmine Mahmoud is a project editor at Crosscut, where she contributes to the Black Arts Legacies project. She is also assistant professor of Theatre History and Performance Studies at the University
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Black Arts Legacies
Takiyah Ward: Putting her best foot forward for Black artists
Through public murals, collaborative projects and custom sneakers, this artist is leaving her mark on Seattle history.
Black Arts Legacies
Cheryl L. West: Building strong Black stories on American stages
Seattle Rep’s most-produced playwright showcases intergenerational stories and the beauty of Black language.
Black Arts Legacies
Tina Bell: A fierce forerunner of grunge
A pivotal figure in Seattle’s rock scene, the Bam Bam singer has been long overlooked.
Black Arts Legacies
Kabby Mitchell: ‘Radically imaginative’ ballet dancer
The first Black performer in the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Mitchell also cofounded a treasured performing arts school.