Northwest African American Museum

Northwest African American Museum NAAM has partnered with a rich collection of local community groups and cultural organizations. We are a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization
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Join NAAM and Sistah Scifi on September 10 from 5:30–7:00 PM for Rewriting Reality: A Conversation with Leslye Penelope!...
09/02/2026

Join NAAM and Sistah Scifi on September 10 from 5:30–7:00 PM for Rewriting Reality: A Conversation with Leslye Penelope!

Acclaimed fantasy and romance author Leslye Penelope will discuss her latest novel, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass, in a conversation moderated by Brooke Bosley, Imani Sims, and Rashida J. Smith, exploring the themes, inspiration, and creative process behind her work.

The evening will also feature an audience Q&A, book signing, and complimentary bites and refreshments from Mac Family Catering.

RSVP Here: https://www.naamnw.org/events/rewriting-reality-a-conversation-with-leslye-penelope

📅 September 10 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Northwest African American Museum
🎟️ Free admission — registration encouraged as space is limited!

Join us at NAAM for Grandparents and African American Elders’ Day!On Sunday, September 13, we invite families and commun...
09/01/2026

Join us at NAAM for Grandparents and African American Elders’ Day!

On Sunday, September 13, we invite families and community members to come together for a special afternoon honoring the wisdom, stories, and legacy of our elders.

Celebrate across generations through community, conversation, and special activities as we recognize those who came before us and the lasting impact they continue to make. The event is FREE and open to the community.

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Northwest African American Museum

RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/262327142332145

09/01/2026

Each year, NAAM’s Unity Benefit recognizes changemakers making a meaningful impact in our communities and the arts. On Friday, October 9, we’ll come together for the 2026 Unity Benefit to honor this year’s Champions of Unity and celebrate the impact we can create together.

This year, we are honored to recognize visionary museum leader Sandra Jackson-Dumont and designer, activist, and Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett as our Champions of Unity Honorees.

We look forward to celebrating their achievements and the power of coming together through community, culture, and the arts at this year's Unity Benefit.

Learn more about this year's honorees and the 2026 Unity Benefit: www.naamnw.org/unity-benefit-2026

Today, NAAM was honored to welcome Seattle King County NAACP President Hayward Evans for a special Freedom Day conversat...
08/28/2026

Today, NAAM was honored to welcome Seattle King County NAACP President Hayward Evans for a special Freedom Day conversation.

As we commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the historic March on Washington and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Evans reflected on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and connected the fight for civil and voting rights in 1963 to the work that continues today. He also shared his vision for renewed community engagement across King County, touching on education, criminal justice, district-based leadership, and the importance of voter participation.

The commemoration continues this evening as the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee and Seattle King County NAACP Branch #1136 host the 63rd Anniversary March on Washington Celebration & Awards Program at Holgate Street Church of Christ.

The evening will bring community together to honor local leaders, hear powerful voices and performances, and recognize the continued work for jobs, freedom, civil rights, education, and opportunity.

📍 Holgate Street Church of Christ, 2600 S. Holgate St., Seattle
🍽️ 5:30–6:45 PM — FREE Networking Dinner Reception
🎤 7:00 PM — Celebration & Awards Program
🎟️ FREE and open to everyone

Bring your family, or a neighbor, and join us in community as we honor the legacy of the March on Washington and continue the work toward a more just and equitable future.

in 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, one o...
08/28/2026

in 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, one of the defining demonstrations of the Civil Rights Movement.

Organized by a coalition of civil rights, labor and religious leaders, with A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin playing central roles, the march called for meaningful civil rights legislation, voting protections, desegregated schools, fair employment and greater economic opportunity.

Participants marched from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech, calling on the nation to fulfill its promises of freedom and equality.

The March on Washington demonstrated the power of organized, collective action and helped build momentum for landmark federal civil rights legislation.

More than six decades later, its demands for racial justice, economic opportunity and equal rights remain an enduring part of the American story.

Join us for Freedom Day with free admission at NAAM TODAY from 10AM - 5PM, as we honor the legacy of the March on Washington and reflect on its enduring call for freedom, equality, and justice.

Learn more here: www.naamnw.org/august-2026-freedom-day

08/27/2026

✨Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine Spotlight ✨

Now available in the Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine at Northwest African American Museum

📚 Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

A New York Times bestseller, Friday Black is a powerful, piercing debut collection that blends literary satire, speculative fiction, and urgent social commentary to explore what it means to be young and Black in America.

From the brutality of the justice system to the absurdities of racism, consumerism, and cultural unrest, these stories are sharp, haunting, and unforgettable. With wit, rage, and remarkable heart, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah confronts the violence and injustice woven into everyday life—while still leaving room for hope.

Perfect for readers of Colson Whitehead, Marlon James, and George Saunders.

📍 Stop by the Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine at Northwest African American Museum and grab your copy today.

This Friday, August 28, join NAAM as we commemorate the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Hav...
08/26/2026

This Friday, August 28, join NAAM as we commemorate the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech with a special Freedom Day at NAAM.

Enjoy free museum admission from 10 AM–5 PM and spend the afternoon with us for two special programs honoring Dr. King’s legacy and the continued work toward justice, equality, and community:

2:30–3:30 PM | A Conversation with Hayward Evans
Join us for a community conversation with Seattle King County NAACP President Hayward Evans exploring community engagement, improvements in education, and civil rights advocacy.

3:30–4:30 PM | Freedom Day Film Screening: Origin of the Dream
Join us for a special screening of Origin of the Dream, exploring the history and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us at NAAM as we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and the work that continues today.

RSVP here: https://www.naamnw.org/events

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ Free admission: 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Northwest African American Museum

There’s plenty happening at NAAM as we close out August and head into September!Join us for a series of programs bringin...
08/22/2026

There’s plenty happening at NAAM as we close out August and head into September!

Join us for a series of programs bringing our community together through history, conversation, storytelling, and intergenerational connection.

On August 28, celebrate Freedom Day with NAAM as we honor the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. The day will also feature a community conversation with Seattle/King County NAACP President Hayward Evans and a special film screening exploring the origins of Dr. King’s historic speech.

Then in September, join us for Rewriting Reality: A Conversation with Leslye Penelope on September 10, featuring a Q&A, book signing, and refreshments. On September 13, we’ll celebrate Grandparents & African American Elders Day, honoring our elders through intergenerational connection, arts and crafts, a communal meal, and more.

We look forward to welcoming you to NAAM! Visit https://www.naamnw.org/events to learn more and RSVP.

in 1791, enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue began a massive uprising that would grow into the Hait...
08/22/2026

in 1791, enslaved people in the French colony of Saint-Domingue began a massive uprising that would grow into the Haitian Revolution, one of the most consequential struggles for freedom in world history.

Beginning on the night of August 22 and continuing into August 23, enslaved people across the colony’s northern plain rose against the brutal plantation system.

What began as a revolt against slavery developed into a 13-year revolution. Leaders including Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines helped transform the struggle into a fight that defeated European colonial forces and permanently abolished slavery in the new nation.

On January 1, 1804, Haiti declared its independence, becoming the world's first independent Black republic and the first nation created through a successful revolt of enslaved people.

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