Black History Today: Gary Ladd, lifting a powerful legacy to new heights

Black History Today: Gary Ladd, lifting a powerful legacy to new heights

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Gary Ladd II who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Sue Beyers, dedicated to service through education

Black History Today: Sue Beyers, dedicated to service through education

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Sue Beyers who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Janiece "Grandma" Jackson, supplying endless love to Seattle's Central District

Black History Today: Janiece "Grandma" Jackson, supplying endless love to Seattle's Central District

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Grandma Jackson who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Kisa Hendrickson, a voice for those who would be kept voiceless

Black History Today: Kisa Hendrickson, a voice for those who would be kept voiceless

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Kisa Henderson who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Dr. Keisha Sopher-Scarlett, guiding light for Seattle's students

Black History Today: Dr. Keisha Sopher-Scarlett, guiding light for Seattle's students

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Dr. Keisha Sopher-Scarlett who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Chef Ariel Bangs, feeding her community during crisis and beyond

Black History Today: Chef Ariel Bangs, feeding her community during crisis and beyond

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Chef Ariel Bangs who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Danny Cage, Jr., leading through loving example

Black History Today: Danny Cage, Jr., leading through loving example

By Marcus Harden

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Danny Cage, Jr., who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Mrs. Doris Baptist Hickman, shaping generations of Seattle minds

Black History Today: Mrs. Doris Baptist Hickman, shaping generations of Seattle minds

By Marcus Harden

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Mrs. Doris Baptist Hickman who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Baionne Coleman, courageous educator and school leader

Black History Today: Baionne Coleman, courageous educator and school leader

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Baionne Coleman who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Proofntheplay, living in tireless support of the greater good

Black History Today: Proofntheplay, living in tireless support of the greater good

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Proofntheplay who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today: Aaron Walker, in humble servitude of big dreams

Black History Today: Aaron Walker, in humble servitude of big dreams

Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and beyond, and recognizes the people like Aaron Walker who are shaping the future.

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Black History Today 2021: Honoring the everyday heroes in our community

Black History Today 2021: Honoring the everyday heroes in our community

The Black History Today series began as a way to honor the everyday heroes in our communities who live selflessly serving others without the fanfare they deserve. Please join me in celebrating these wonderful people by commenting, sharing your stories of them and sharing in the love of those who are indeed making Black History Today!

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With Little League officially canceled, we spent the day in the CHAZ — on the first baseball field liberated from the Empire

With Little League officially canceled, we spent the day in the CHAZ — on the first baseball field liberated from the Empire

It’s been one of the great joys of my life to share so much time with my son doing something we both love. Deep down, I think we had both known that this Little League baseball season was already lost, but still. It was a sad moment when we finally had to feel and acknowledge it.

What better place to be than on the first baseball field liberated from the Empire?

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The Full Series: Black History Today 2019, by Marcus Harden

I want to thank all who allowed me to honor and showcase them for Black History Month. The daily posts started as just a personal letter to people whom I believe to be truly amazing. We often wait too long to tell people what we think of them and their effects on us and our lives.

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Black History Today: Marcus Harrison Green, voice for the Southend

Black History Today: Marcus Harrison Green, voice for the Southend

The Black History Today series, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black History in our community, and pays tribute to the people like Marcus Harrison Green who are shaping the future.

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The Full Series: Black History Today 2018, by Marcus Harden

The Full Series: Black History Today 2018, by Marcus Harden

I want to thank all who allowed me to honor and showcase them for Black History Month. The daily posts started as just a personal letter to people whom I believe to be truly amazing. We often wait too long to tell people what we think of them and their effects on us and our lives.

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