Increasing Investment in Black-led Organizations

Why standing up for racial justice means supporting Black civic leadership and participation. By Diana Paredes, Senior Learning Manager, and Jonathan Cunningham, Senior Program Officer It has been a difficult year to say the least. If there’s one positive amid so many 2020 challenges, it’s that many Americans of all races are finally grappling with […]

Investing in Black-led Organizations

A new report presents key information gathered from Black-led organizations in King County. By Diana Paredes, Senior Learning Manager, and Jonathan Cunningham, Senior Program Officer In collaboration with Byrd Barr Place and Cardea Services, Seattle Foundation recently completed a report titled “The Case for Investing in King County’s Black-Led Organizations.” Between August 2019 and May […]

African American Community Health Study

What determines the health of a community? Seattle Foundation believes the policies and institutions that govern our lives are powerful determinants of a community’s overall health.  By Diana Paredes, Senior Learning Manager What determines the health of a community? Seattle Foundation believes the policies and institutions that govern our lives are powerful determinants of a […]