Join HULK Construction and the Tacoma Housing Authority for the first event of its kind, an online Career Development Conference for black residents who are interested in a career- or starting a business- in construction and trades work. This conference was designed specifically for local Black residents, ages 17+, who are interested in entering, advancing, > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Art Museum as we celebrate the opening of The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection! Be among the first to see the exhibition and take part in a one-of-a-kind Block Party. Free to all from 1pm - 8pm, this community festival will feature live music from area DJs, performances from T.U.P.A.C. and > Continue Reading
Join the Tacoma Art Museum for an exclusive conversation with the Kinseys as they discuss the Harlem Renaissance, its place in the The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, and how the spirit of community and collaboration continues to shape Black art into the present day. Please plan to arrive on time or early, > Continue Reading
Join us for the Northwest Sinfonietta’s Attuned a live concert featuring African-American composers throughout history with special dance choreography performed and created by the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.). For questions please contact Amelia Layton, Public Programs Manager at ALayton@TacomaArtMuseum.org.
Join the Tacoma Art Museum for a community conversation with the Kinseys. Explore the inner workings of The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, the connections between the exhibition and Tacoma, and how the show has impacted our local communities. Please plan to arrive on time or early, we will release seats at 2 > Continue Reading
The Symposium is a social justice "call to action," targeting the 18-35 demographic, social justice activists, and aspiring leaders. The IBJ partners with an institution of higher education to expose young adults to human-centered design and design thinking as part of a paid experience. ACES participants form small teams present a set of recommendations that > Continue Reading
The Symposium is a social justice "call to action," targeting the 18-35 demographic, social justice activists, and aspiring leaders. The IBJ partners with an institution of higher education to expose young adults to human-centered design and design thinking as part of a paid experience. ACES participants form small teams present a set of recommendations that > Continue Reading
On June 5th, soprano Ellaina Lewis and youth pianist Calder Failla will perform the upcoming Music From Home program, "Inner Songs," spotlighting selected works by contemporary composer Richard Thompson and Florence Price, ending with "How Much Longer?" written by Del'Shawn Taylor in Memoriam of five slain Black lives. Through stirring operatic vocals and jazz-influenced instrumentation, > Continue Reading
For African Americans, finding your ancestors can be especially challenging. To celebrate Black History Month, the Tacoma Family History Center is hosting a FREE genealogy workshop designed specifically for individuals with African American ancestry. It will be held February 25, 2023 from 9AM to 2PM at the Tacoma Family History Center, 5915 S. 12th St. > Continue Reading