Elmer Dixon, an original member of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party and his grandson, Zion Watt,
5, listen to some of the speakers during the 40th anniversary of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party on April 26 at Yesler Community Center.  The two day event included workshops, a panel discussion, music and poetry.

Civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Rev. James M. Lawson will be speaking at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 5 at Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave. SE in Olympia. The event is free and open to the public.
Lawson will talk about how to build a community that values activism – to promote better quality of life and greater equity among citizens – and ensures civility and respect for the rights of all.
Lawson is a leading figure in the civil rights movement. On the eve of his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called Lawson "the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world." ...

A year-long project for six emerging African American performance artists in King County is about to hit the stage.
The Creation Project Showcase is a culmination of a year of new works and professional development programs for African American performing artists based in King County. Created by The CD Forum for Arts & Ideas, this is the debut of the first Creation Project Showcase and will run at 8 p.m., Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at the Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway St.
Immediately following the performances both nights, there will be a CD Forum Session — a question-and-answer session with audience....

What's happening for me in my City this week? Read here a day-by-day diary of free community events to fill your week. For a full calendar please click on "Read the complete article" below....

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Four years ago, Tricia Tillman and Greg Wolley began leading simple, easy urban hikes for a handful…

Alcohol advertising on radio, television and magazines reached more African American youth than their peers in 2003 and 2004 on a per capita basis, according to a report by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at Georgetown University. During this same period, overall youth exposure to alcohol advertising in magazines and on radio has declined, but this report finds that African American youth continue to be exposed at higher levels than their peers -- and drink less. ...

Do you think perhaps things could be a little less difficult for Obama,
If he could change his name
If he could change his parents
If he could change his pastor
If he could change his temperament
If he could change his color
If he could change his support base
If he could change his friends
If he could change his award-winning book title
If he could change his speeches
If he could change his vision
If he could change his attitude
If he could change his aspirations
If he could change his
RACE?

Lloyd Wilson, 13, enjoys the free swim during the 15th annual April Pools Day at Medgar Evers Pool on Saturday, April 19.  The event was designed to promote water fun and safety in time for summer.

Hundreds of professionals working to keeping children safe from abuse and neglect met Monday and Tuesday at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in downtown Seattle to take part in a hands-on training and hear about the latest child welfare research.
The 16th annual Children's Justice Conference, one of the largest child welfare training events in the nation, brought leading researchers and advocates to Seattle from across the country to attend workshops and seminars and share their knowledge.
Child welfare experts from Portland, Ore., to Portland, Maine, gathered to discuss and coach other professionals on new developments in social services, justice and caring for children.
The two-day conference offered seminars and workshops such as: "Understanding the Roles of CPS and Law Enforcement"; "Engaging Fathers…How to Reach Out to and Establish a Working Relationship with Men Who May be Avoidant, Challenging or Hostile"; and "Physical Abuse, Discipline and Culture: Working with Diverse Families." The discussions ranged from the problems of children surrounded by alcohol and drug abuse, to sexual abuse, homeless teens, gangs, to how to strengthen and protect children and families. ...