I read this in December. So much I didn't know! I didn't even know who Ona Judge was until my now-sophomore learned about her during BHM in first grade.

How the Seattle area’s new light rail connections will have important public health impacts | UW School of Public Health Public health faculty Andrew L. Dannenberg shares how public transit is a public health intervention.

We need to keep making the connections between transportation infrastructure and public health.

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I also wonder about people with small children or medical needs. Like, why can't they just scan the bags???

When you have a bag (or item) you're not supposed to have, they always suggest you "put it in the car."

(I think they have lockers available in the area now. Back when my kid danced for the Storm, they didn't even have those.)

This is so real. And doesn't at all align with their "take transit to a game" thing.

And in case you don't already know her work: barbaraearlthomas.com/barbara-earl...

There's so much more! So much thought and intention went into this installation. It's worth taking the time to explore.

"To read is to dream"

An artistic rendering of playwright August Wilson on a glass panel

August Wilson!!! ❤️❤️❤️

An artistic rendering of author Charles Johnson on a glass panel

Charles Johnson!

A representation of cut-paper art on glass panels: this one of an adult human surrounded by birds

And speaking of Line 2...
Barbara Earl Thomas's art at Judkins Park Station, is absolutely breathtaking. I am a huge fan of Thomas--as an artist, writer, and human being--and I am in love with the station because of her.

A headstone with two daffodils decorating it

We rode the train to visit ancestors today. ❤️
There: 48 + Link Line 2 + 250
Back: 545 + Link Line 2 + 8

Cynthia Erivo Has Thoughts on the 'Thong Song' 😳 YouTube video by Entertainment Weekly

Cynthia Erivo on the "Thong Song" 🤣
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"As," by Stevie Wonder
"If I was Your Girlfriend," by Prince

Seattle in Black and White — The Seattle Public Library Seattle in Black and White — Singler, Joan — Seattle was a very different city in 1960 than it is today. There were no black bus drivers, sales clerks, or bank tellers. Black children rarely attended ...

You can find more about the history of the 48 in the book, Seattle in Black and White.
seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3...

#TBT - When Black people in the CD had to fight for a crosstown bus. The story behind the #48 Bus — Converge Media The #TBT series is a collaboration between the Black Heritage Society of Washington State and Converge Media to give historical insights and perspectives into Black history and Black contr...

A reminder that the 48 is Seattle Black history
www.whereweconverge.com/post/when-bl...

#Seattle #CentralDistrict #BlackHistoryMonth

Wordle, but for buses.
www.routle.city/king_county_...

A Communal Constellation at Douglass Truth Library Wa Na Wari is excited to present A Communal Constellation in partnership with Seattle Public Library at Douglass Truth Feb 5th - March 14th.

Also, if you/your people have a history in the CD, you will want to participate in the Communal Constellation project. Can't wait until our appointment! #Seattle #CentralDistrict #BlackHistoryMonth
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-communal...

This is a photo (taken inside Douglass-Truth Library) of two chairs with an end table between them. There is a vintage telephone a small sign, and some brochures on the table. The small sign lists the recorded stories you can listen to on the phone and instructions for listening. Behind the table is a sign that reads, "Neighborhood Black Histories."

This is a photo (taken inside Douglass-Truth Library) of two chairs with an end table between them. There is a vintage telephone a small sign, and some brochures on the table. The small sign lists the recorded stories you can listen to on the phone and instructions for listening. Behind the table is a sign that reads, "Neighborhood Black Histories."

Wa Na Wari's Black Spatial Histories project has an installation at Douglass-Truth: Neighborhood Black Histories

I love everything about this.
#BlackHistoryMonth #Seattle #CentralDistrict #SPL

I rarely reread books, but Sula is one I've reread several times. The first reread was after 20+ years, and I experienced it so differently.

Great idea to reread books you loved back in the day.

So holding on to stuff as long as it works is now known as "hoarding"???

Meskel and Bebe have been an important part of the neighborhood for decades. If you're in Seattle (and especially if you're in the CD) and have something to spare, please donate. If you don't have anything to spare, please share.

SAME❤️

Donate to Save BB's Home and Seattle's Oldest Ethiopian Restaurant, organized by Sari Gallegos Please help BB keep her home and her livelihood and help Seattl… Sari Gallegos needs your support for Save BB's Home and Seattle's Oldest Ethiopian Restaurant

As @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social says, "When you are overwhelmed by the big picture, make the picture you are looking at smaller. In what ways can I be a neighbor today?"

gofund.me/760edd869

@nondriver.bsky.social

Lessons in public health from a Seattle to Portland 12-hour public transit journey | UW School of Public Health Local public transit can fuse or disrupt the connection between communities and their access to healthcare, jobs, and each other.

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I will be at the event in Seattle. Looking forward!

I received this yesterday and was confused, to say the least.

Thank you for writing the book and sharing your hard-won wisdom. 💗

Grateful to these folks. Will ask my own AG (Nick Brown) why he's not on here.