Northwest African American Museum

Help us make a difference in our community! This year NAAM is introducing a Back to School Drive to bring new back packs and/or accessibility toys for students of Thurgood Marshall Elementary. The drive will run from Saturday, July 27 to Saturday, August 17, offering free admission into NAAM with the donation of 1 new backpack. We thank you for your support and hope to find more ways to support our youth all year long. #BacktoSchoolDrive #SchoolDrive #SeattleSchoolDrive

"And we hope to inspire the creation of ripples of advancement in our community while celebrating the life of Emmett Till." In honor of Emmett Till's birthday today, July 25, NAAM's interim director, Brandon Bird, shares Emmett Till's story and how it reminds us that there is still work to be done. Read Brandon's piece in the The Seattle Times: https://lnkd.in/g-x_-632

This Saturday July 20 join us at NAAM for the Book Talk with Dana Frank. Stay for the talk, but learn so much more with great informational resources for those looking to work towards homeownership. In the spirit of Dana Frank’s book, “Get Up and Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth”, we will have three resources available following the talk where experts will be available to speak with attendees. The resources include: ➡️ Housing Finance Commission providing resources for the WSHFC Covenant Homeownership Program. ➡️ Movement Mortgage providing resources for down payment assistance. ➡️ WA Homeownership Resource Center providing resources for preparation for homeownership. We look forward to seeing you there and hope you leave this incredible program with a new understanding of how to build wealth and create a legacy. Register Here to Attend: https://lnkd.in/gDMfFJNV

Join us on Saturday, July 20 for a Book Talk with Dana Frank for a reading and discussion of her latest book “Get Up and Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth”. This compelling guide, filled with true stories and practical tools, empowers Black entrepreneurs and individuals from marginalized communities to build lasting legacies and achieve financial success. Use the link to register to attend today https://lnkd.in/gDMfFJNV

Today join us from 11AM - 12PM for a Radical Listening Session with our Interrupting Privilege exhibit! Insights from our past Interrupting Privilege participants will guide important and fascinating discussions. Be a part of this transformative community gathering. Use the link to register: https://lnkd.in/eTK4Z_-M

#OnThisDay in 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. This landmark legislation transformed our nation by outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 laid the foundation for greater equality and justice, shaping the fabric of our society. As we reflect on this significant milestone, we honor the dedication and sacrifice of those who fought for civil rights, reminding us of the ongoing journey toward equality and social equity for all.

The Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit was created by the Till family, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, Emmett Till Interpretive Center, and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. When the exhibit first debuted in 2022 it traveled to eight cities across the United States. Now for the first time ever, this monumental exhibit has traveled west to NAAM. Visit the museum June 2024 to be one of the first visitors to experience the story of how a mother’s bravery and fight for justice more than six decades ago fueled the civil rights movement in America. Please note: This historic exhibit is recommended for ages 10 years old and older.

The Skate Party returns tomorrow, Wednesday June 19 from 12PM - 5PM at Judkins Park. We will have music, food from local food vendors and booths from community vendors. Come for the skates and stay for a fun day with the whole family. If you have skates at home, we welcome you in bringing your skates to enjoy this community celebration. However, so everyone can have fun with Roll Around Seatown, complimentary skates will be available for checkout while supplies last. The museum will be open tomorrow in honor of our Juneteenth Celebration with a morning performance by the ACE choir. We will also host Juneteenth arts and crafts and a KIP book giveaway for families to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy Father's Day from the Northwest African American Museum! Join us today for free admission at the museum from 10AM -5PM for our Juneteenth Father's Day Celebration. All fathers in attendance will receive a special Father's Day gift to show our appreciation!

The rain won’t stop our shine! Out of an abundance of caution, we have moved to postpone our outdoor Juneteenth skate party celebration to an indoor celebration at NAAM. Visit the museum today from 10AM -5PM to for free admission all day, great music, enjoy a variety of foods from our local food vendors and discover something new from our community product and service vendors. Stay tuned for a reschedule date to skate! We look forward to celebrating with the community today.