Where to Celebrate the Year of the Ox in Seattle

February 12th marks the beginning of Lunar New Year — a time of celebration as we enter into the first new moon of the lunar calendar and the Year of the Ox. Cultures across Asia typically celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional dances, family celebrations, fireworks, and more....
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  • February 12, 2021
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Business Spotlight: QueenCare

Monika Mathews, owner of QueenCare Monika Mathews is creating her own legacy at QueenCare in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood (and soon to be in the Central District neighborhood at her second location opening this week!). The beauty (pun intended) of this small business doesn't just lie in the natural, handmade beauty products — it lies in...
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  • February 9, 2021
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Seattle Storm Black History Month InTENtional List

Intentionalist and the Seattle Storm are teaming up to support ten Black woman-owned businesses so that the broader community can get to know the diverse people and stories behind them one cup of coffee, sandwich, dessert, and salad at a time. Seattle Storm is a team that leads on and off...
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  • February 4, 2021
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Black History Month: History in the Making

Graphic by Enjoli Izidor Black History Month is a time for reflection and celebration. Our theme this year is History in the Making - honoring history and celebrating the people making it.  Whether it’s providing youth employment programs, building community and culture through food, or simply existing, Black-owned businesses do...
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  • February 2, 2021
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Business Spotlight: The Shoppe Seahurst

Beka Atwood, owner of The Shoppe Seahurst. The Shoppe Seahurst in Burien, WA, is a visual expression of owner Beka Atwood, who opened her shop two and a half years ago. The specialty home goods shop is located in charming Olde Burien where the pace is a bit slower, which Beka says allows her to stay grounded. Before opening The Shoppe Seahurst,...
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  • February 2, 2021
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Seattle Sounders FC Black History Month InTENtional List

Intentionalist and Seattle Sounders FC are teaming up to support ten Black-owned businesses so that the broader community can get to know the diverse people and stories behind them one donut, pie, smoothie, and sambusa at a time. Seattle Sounders FC is not only a championship winning...
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  • February 1, 2021
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Business Spotlight: L.E.M.S. Bookstore

Tylicia Messiah, co-founder of the L.E.M.S. Bookstore nonprofit. This is Tylicia Messiah, the driving force working to preserve Washington's only Black-owned bookstore focused on the African diaspora and co-founder of L.E.M.S. Bookstore in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood as it transitions into a nonprofit. Originally owned by Tylicia's...
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  • January 19, 2021
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Adorned Abode: Unique, Eclectic, Thoughtfully Curated

Benita Smith, curator and owner at Adorned Abode in Tacoma, WA. The idea for Adorned Abode began with a rolling pin.  Not just your average rolling pin — one that was crafted in Poland and embossed with an intricate pattern that imprinted on dough when rolled out. It was specialty...
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  • January 15, 2021
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