Black Arts Legacies
Robert L. Scott: The first DJ to play hip-hop on Seattle radio
For three decades, this Seattle DJ electrified the airwaves, paving the way for future Black radio personalities.
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Moses Sun: Paintings that sing with movement
This Seattle artist channels his personal history and activism into vibrant murals and abstract paintings.
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Tee Dennard: A powerhouse of Seattle stages
After landing on the stage unexpectedly, this actor and director’s 50-year career played a major role in the city’s Black theater history.
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Gwendolyn Knight: Cultivating creativity from Harlem to Seattle
With her direct connection to the Harlem Renaissance, this often overlooked painter inspired generations of Seattle movers and shakers.
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Syvilla Fort: Defining dance and breaking barriers
The Seattle-born dancer, choreographer and instructor broke barriers and influenced generations of artists.