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ArtSEA: Celebrating Black brilliance and queer pride in Seattle
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Black Arts Legacies: A celebration ‘across time and genres’
Crosscut’s new multimedia showcase highlights the contributions of Black artists to the Northwest cultural landscape through profiles, photography, videos and a podcast.
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
Porter Ray: Sounds of lamentation and revelation
The Seattle rapper keeps his memories of the Central District alive with vivid lyrics and a jazz sensibility.
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.