Join us at NAAM for Freedom Day on May 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM as we honor the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party and its lasting impact on community empowerment, social justice, and freedom.
Enjoy free admission all day as we reflect on the meaning of freedom and the enduring power of collective action, community care, and justice.
#FreedomDay #BlackHistory #BlackPantherParty #CommunityCare
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Luther Vandross: Artistry & Elegance is currently on display at the Northwest African American Museum. Honoring the voice, fashion, and influence that shaped generations. See firsthand the legendary wardrobe, hand-written lyrics, and more! Be sure to check it out. Currently on display through July 19th.
Did you hear? — NAAM’s biggest celebration of the year is back! Join us at Judkins Park and the Museum on Friday, June 19th, for our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, a day where movement becomes our rhythm, art becomes our voice, and community becomes the sound that connects us.
From the return of our famous Skate to Freedom Party to vendors, workshops, local artists, community conversations, an arts and crafts family room, a FIFA World Cup watch party, live performances from Living Voices, and more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy across Judkins Park and the Museum.
All patrons and attendees will receive free admission to the Museum, including access to our current exhibitions, Luther Vandross: Artistry & Elegance and our new exhibition centered around the story of the salute at the 1968 Summer Olympics, The Story of the Salute.
More details coming soon!
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#SeattleEvents
#BlackCulture
Through handwritten notes, iconic stagewear, and the creative process behind the music, Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance offers an intimate look at one of the greatest voices of all time.
Hear directly from our community on why this experience matters, and why seeing this history preserved here in Seattle makes such an impact.
🎶 Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance — Curated by the GRAMMY Museum®
📍 On view now at the Northwest African American Museum through July 19
Plan your visit today!
#LutherVandross #NAAMNW #GRAMMYMuseum #SeattleArts #BlackMusic #MuseumExhibit #SeattleCulture
Exciting Grant Opportunity: Creative Equity Fund!
Applications for the Creative Equity Fund open May 26! This opportunity supports King County arts and culture organizations led by and serving communities historically excluded from large-scale philanthropy, including Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.
Three organizations will receive $210,000 over three years, paired with a grantee-led learning cohort!
Info Session: May 20
Round 1 Applications Open: May 26 – June 12
Learn more: bit.ly/26CreativeEquityFund
@artsfundseattle@seaofficeofarts@seattlefoundation
Join us at NAAM on May 16 from 12 PM to 2 PM for A Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Carver Gayton, Dr. Emile Pitre, James Donaldson, and Arif Khatib!
This special program will feature a live discussion, audience Q&A, book sales, and signings. Dr. Carver Gayton will also be presented with the Trailblazer Award by the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame!
RSVP in bio!
GiveBIG is here, and there is still time to make a powerful impact.
At the Northwest African American Museum, every exhibition, every youth program, every free community day is rooted in one belief: Black heritage holds the power to cultivate healing and hope for all.
Your support today expands access for thousands of visitors, and ensures that stories of African American life in the Pacific Northwest are preserved and shared.
This is your moment to be part of something bigger.
Make your GiveBIG gift before the day ends and help move NAAM Forward Together.
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Join us for Freedom Day at NAAM on Saturday, May 16 for a special screening of Keepers of the Dream: Seattle Women Black Panthers, highlighting the stories and impact of women in the Seattle Black Panther movement.
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of The Portland Black Panthers: Empowering Albina and Remaking a City. Admission is free!
📍 Northwest African American Museum
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🔗 Learn more at naamnw.org
#FreedomDay #NAAMNW #BlackPantherParty #SeattleEvents #BlackHistory
We have a winner! 🎉⚽️
Congratulations to our lucky fan who scored FIFA World Cup tickets through SEA&WIN! 🌊🏆
Download the SEA&WIN app and stop by NAAM for your chance to win exciting prizes.
No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents 18+ only. Void where prohibited. Promotion subject to official rules, including entry deadlines, eligibility requirements, and prize details. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Sponsor reserves the right to modify or cancel the promotion at any time. See official rules for full details.
Today marks the start of early giving for GiveBIG. This moment is about more than a single day of giving. It is about ensuring that NAAM remains a place where history is always alive, stories are always honored, and community connection continues to thrive.
We would love your continued support! Please, make your GiveBIG gift early, help us build momentum, and share this opportunity with your networks.
#OnThisDay in 1944, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was established.
Founded by leaders including Frederick D. Patterson and Mary McLeod Bethune, UNCF was created to support Black students and strengthen historically Black colleges and universities.
Today, it remains the nation’s largest private scholarship provider for minority students, awarding tens of millions of dollars annually.
UNCF has supported tens of thousands of students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Its work has expanded access to education and created pathways to opportunity for generations.
#UNCF #BlackHistory #EducationMatters #HistoryMatters
