Local History

5 Influential Black Seattleites You Should Know About

From a powerhouse vocalist to a game-changing education advocate, these influential figures have left their mark on the Emerald City.

SHOP LOCAL

Black-Owned Businesses to Support in the Seattle Area

Black-owned boutiques, skincare lines, candle companies, and more abound in Seattle. Support them all year long.

02/07/2023 By Zoe Sayler

SEATTLE DINING GUIDE

Show support for our city's talented Black chefs, from the Central District to West Seattle, with fried chicken, porchetta, ice cream, and pie.

Opening Dispatch

The Rainier Valley food cart known for its late-night hours is opening an indoor venue in December.

11/22/2022 By Sophia Struna

Quote Unquote

A city program, Seattle Restored, helped the young entrepreneur make an African streetwear boutique and community space a reality.

Jubilation

Organizers aim to make the new Juneteenth Royal Ball an annual event, while festivities at Othello Park continue a delicious tradition.

Sauce Talk

Hot Jawn founder Joe Norris graces Seattle with his locally made condiment, which hovers somewhere between buffalo sauce and Sriracha.

03/18/2022 By Ann Karneus

GOOD SCENTS

The Black-owned candle company's brick-and-mortar shop, where you can pour your own candles, opens in Seattle on February 12.

02/10/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Market Season

With community supported agriculture, we share the challenges and bounty of farming local.

04/22/2021 By Erin Wong

THE CARBS ISSUE

Harold Fields's savory buns didn’t happen overnight.

03/18/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts