Credit: Courtesy of Bob Henry
How a young Black family fought John L. Scott and changed Seattle May 06, 2021
In 1959, at a dentistâs home in Seattle, a housekeeper was told to leave early. Her employers were hosting a neighborhood meeting that evening.
As she left, she overheard their discussion: They were plotting ways to prevent a young Black doctor and his family from moving into the new Modernist house across the street. They had a secret weapon: real estate titan John L. Scott.
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hen people move to Seattle, driving here on Interstate 90, they often describe magical joy as they whoosh across the floating bridge and through the Mount Baker tunnel, and read the words on the deck above, âSeattle, Portal to the Pacific.â
The director of the Northwest African American Museum reflects on the state’s newest official holiday.
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A person taking part in a Juneteenth march in Seattle holds a sign that reads This the new 4th of July, Friday, June 19, 2020.
The state of Washington has long been a pioneer for innovation and a launchpad for progressive new initiatives. From sustainability and environmental regulation to marriage equality and the legalization of marijuana, what happens here often serves as a signal to the rest of the nation and sets a pattern for action.
Washington’s status as a progressive pioneer continues with the passage of important legislation to make Juneteenth a legal, statewide holiday. This recognition sends a strong message and will allow the state to continue to serve as a national leader in acknowledging, educating and celebrating a more inclusive American history. While 47 states and the District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth as a state or ceremonial holiday, Wash