MLK Day
Accumulation of Wealth
Listen as this mother speaks to her young daughter about racialized social inequities.
Youth Connections – Zootopia
Listen as this youth draws a connection between lived experiences and an animated film.
Aspiring Growth
Listen to this clip of a youth acknowledge the role his mentor has played in his personal development.
Core Aspects of Life
Listen to this clip of a youth and their mentor recognizing the benefits of mentorship.
Paving the Way
Listen as this speaker shares his story of mentoring young people through to college years.
Radicalization After Malcolm
Listen as Reggie Oliver talks about his coming of age in the wake of the Civil Rights Era.
Youth Companionship
Listen as two youth share their perspectives on what they like about being Black, and their school environment.
Navigating Environments
In this clip, listen as Reggie Oliver recalls key moments of his professional career as a Black man.
Seattle in the Civil Rights Era
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 shares her experience growing up in the Civil Rights Era in Seattle.
Both Sides of Being Black in Seattle
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 shares the negatives and positives of her experience being Black in Seattle.
We Have a Lot of Collective Power
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 shares his hopes for the future.
Constant Changes and Disconnections in Seattle
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about the lack of community in Seattle compared to other places he’s lived.
Blackness and Being Approached
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about being approached by fellow Black people in Seattle.
Black Lives Memorial Garden
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about how Seattle tearing down the Black Lives Memorial Garden is a symptom of the city’s hypocrisy.
Whiteness in the Art World
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about whiteness in the art world.
Representing Voices That Are Not Your Own
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about representing diverse voices in mural art.
One Starfish at a Time
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 shares the parable about the starfishes on the beach.
Noticing Disparity in School Discipline
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about noticing discrimination in school discipline.
Learning From Past Witnessing of Injustice for the Future
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about her experiences witnessing injustice.
It Starts in Childhood
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about teaching art to kids.
Gatekeepers Within Systems
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 is asked about responding to gatekeepers within systems.
At the Moment the Best I Could Do
In this clip, a visitor to the Northwest African American Museum on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024 talks about how they reacted when they saw inequities happening at a school where they were guest teaching.