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.
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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.
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Kabby Mitchell: ‘Radically imaginative’ ballet dancer
The first Black performer in the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Mitchell also cofounded a treasured performing arts school.
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Mona Lake Jones: Honoring women with words
The former Seattle and King County poet laureate exalts the magnetic power of Black women using her verse and voice.
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Laurie Allison Wilson: Architecture reflecting Black culture
The Seattle architect is working to express African American culture in the built environment.