Shari Shelton is a writer and has edited and published anthology's for writers who examine Christian spirituality in contemporary life.

Lucas is the 2013-15 Tacoma Poet Laureate and launched "The Laureate Listening Project."

Dwayne is a regular participant in Tacoma Public Library's StoryLab, creating original beats and raps. When he heard about the listening project the day of the event, he created an original piece within two hours and recorded that same day.

The Summer at Peace Youth Leadership Class decided to take on the issue around stereotyping in their schools. This team poem represents their response to the stereotyping that they have experienced in high school and reclaiming of their identity on their own terms. Since they come from high schools throughout Tacoma, we have identified the place where they gave voice to their identities: at Peace Community Center in Tacoma's Hilltop Neighborhood.

TDH is a member of 2012 and has spent most of his career giving a voice to justice through hip hop. He often uses elements of his own story to inspire others.

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project; Ages 47 and 15.

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project; roommates, good friends, and quarantine buddies

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project; Danica optimizing her quarantine time by basking in some early spring light in front of her home

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project; Makeup artist Noelle Messinger standing outside of her apartment building.

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

A contribution from Abigail Kok's Porch Portrait Project

An image of a house sign that reads "Brighter Days Ahead"

The Carnegie section of the Tacoma Main Branch Library boarded up on 6/5/2020.

Kellen Drury visually describes what he misses and appreciats during the Covid times in this short film.

Slideshow of photos taken during Carol Rashawnna Williams' visit to CHAZ (Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone), in Seattle 2020. CHAZ (aka CHOP - Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) was established in June of 2020 in protest against the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, occupying several blocks in the city center for over three weeks.

Beth, representative at Confidence Analytics, discusses the company's work to test cannabis products in the state of Washington.

Panelists discuss the "ongoing vape crisis" in the cannabis industry, including federal policy made around health concerns.

Video footage of "JB^2: A Jasmine Brown Collection," in the 950 Gallery, hosted by Spaceworks Tacoma.

Community activist and Black Collective co-chair Lyle Quasim speaks at the "We Are Not Going Back" 54th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington. He discusses the history of the Black Collective, founded in 1969, and voices support for similar organizations in King County.