Art joins activism during Black History Month at Madrona Grace
Hear local leaders and community organizers
Enjoy smooth jazz
Take an inside art walk
February at Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church
Black history “talks” every Sunday this February at Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church! Each week of Black History Month, we will feature conversations with local leaders and community activists on Sundays, 11:45am-12:30pm in the Commons.
Black History Month events will conclude with an evening concert with local and internationally known jazz performers and a daylong art walk. Come for community and take away lessons about the history and art of Black Seattleites.
Check out our lineup of amazing speakers and artists, SAVE THE DATES and INVITE your friends and neighbors!
SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS AND EVENTS
Harley Bird – Sunday 2/4 at 11:45am – worker rights activist at Boeing and for United Construction Workers Association
Michael Woo – Sunday 2/11 at 11:45am – Chinese American labor organizer and activist, empowering minority, immigrant and female workers
Larry Gossett – Sunday 2/18 at 11:45am – activist (Black Student Unions, El Centro de la Raza) and politician (King County Councilman, Royer mayoral campaign and Jesse Jackson presidential campaign
Janet Jones Preston – Sunday 2/25 at 11:45am – 30-year career in Seattle Public Schools and specialized advocacy
Cliff Holland – Sunday 2/25 at 11:45am – Lessons from “The Green Book”
Read more about our guest and the activities happening this month click here.