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Rooted, Resilient, and Rising: Honoring Black Leadership at the City of Seattle 

March 6, 2026

This February, City Hall felt a little different. The vibe was fuller. Warmer. Jubilant. In honor of Black History Month, staff from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle City Light came together to host Rooted, Resilient, and Rising; a celebration of Black leadership, artistry, and community in Seattle. The gathering honored history. And the… [ Keep reading ]

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Request for Proposals Open for “Best Day Ever” Community Events

December 19, 2025

What makes a neighborhood thrive? Connection. Pride. Shared stories. And people who care deeply about the place they call home. Best Day Ever is a new, one-day, community-powered experience designed to celebrate the vibrancy and culture of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Each day’s events bring residents together through service activities, movement, storytelling,… [ Keep reading ]

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Community Liaison Linda Li Reflects on Representing Seattle at All-America City Award

July 25, 2025

Attending the All-America City Award: A Transformative Experience by Linda Li, Community Liaison Attending the All-America City Award was nothing short of inspiring. Cities from all across the country had gathered—big, small, rural, urban. We heard amazing stories about resilience, equity, innovation, and community building—it became immediately clear that this… [ Keep reading ]

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Join us for a Look Back at the History of Disability Activism in Seattle

November 5, 2024

Did you know that 1 in 4 American adults have a disability? Although this accounts for roughly 42.5 million people, accessibility support and infrastructure are still lacking across the U.S. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are taking a look back at the… [ Keep reading ]

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The Griot Party Experience Amplifies Black Storytelling in Seattle

March 1, 2024

Seattle-based educator, artist, and activist, Logic Amen, hosted The Griot Party Experience on January 13, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. The event was made possible by a special collaboration between Amen and the Department of Neighborhoods (DON). Moving performances and powerful storytelling rooted in the Griot tradition were… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle/King County Clinic Helping Neighbors Stay Healthy

February 20, 2024

Last week, the Department of Neighborhood’s leadership team toured the Seattle/King County Clinic. This annual four-day, volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision, and medical care to anyone in the region struggling to access affordable healthcare.  Since 2014 the Clinic has served at least 27,000 patients and provided more than $23… [ Keep reading ]

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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy: Local Events and Story Highlights

January 10, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 15! In the spirit of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) everyone at Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is looking forward to celebrating the life and contributions of this inspiring human rights hero. Here are some local MLK Day events and a few… [ Keep reading ]

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