Former Washington State Governors Daniel J. Evans, Gary Locke, and Christine Gregoire meet at the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and are announced as the League's honorary co-chairs for the I-1000 Equality Campaign. The attendees discuss support for the removal of the ban on affirmative action, known as I-200, and it's replacement with initiative I-1000, which would establish non-quota affirmative action. Former State Representative Jessie Wineberry introduces the former governors as well as community leaders who have pushed for the passing of I-1000.

Kunta Kinte Island descendent Lamin Jatta discusses the "Kunta Kinte Island" film screening at the Tacoma Life Center.

Jasmine gives a short talk about an African Bronze piece and how ancient artifacts of work are now seen as art, often by colonizers.

A conversation with those dealing with homelessness and tent cities. Tracey Collins discusses the conditions in tent cities and the outreach work he does with Northwest Urban Ministry. Members of VOCAL (Voices of Community Activists and Leaders) also discuss their history of homelessness and advocacy work for homeless people. Videos filmed throughout September and October 2016.

Dr. Maxine Mimms, founder of Evergreen College Tacoma, is the spotlight of this film produced by Dr. Gilda Sheppard. Dr. Mimms discusses the cultural importance of hip-hop music, her musical inspirations, and her father's encouragement of her pursuit of knowledge in spite of growing up in a segregated community.

Seattle artist Carol Rashawnna Williams and Paul Jackson have a conversation about her work during the pandemic.

Video clip of break-dance battle at "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker" performance at Tacoma Arts Live in 2017.

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.

An online celebration at 11 a.m. is being held by Black community leaders where people can hear speeches from Mayor Victoria Woodards, Rep. Melanie Morgan and learn more about first-time Black candidates running for office in Tacoma.

Dr. Maxine Mimms speaks at an informal Q & A about her influence in the founding of Evergreen College in Tacoma and her goals to serve the community.

Claire, representative of Pax Vapor, discusses the function of the convention and Pax products.

Dr. Mimms, the creator of Evergreen Tacoma has her bust, created by Jasmine Brown revealed 11/14/2021.

Jim Tharpe has a large collection of quilts passed down to him from his ancestors, some of which who were enslaved.

Maria Sharp discusses her career path in the cannabis industry and her current position at marketing and sales for Leafly, a cannabis company.

Laurel Friesen discusses her company's CO2 cannabis extraction method and the brand's success in Seattle.

Levi Lyon discusses his career history in the cannabis industry and the possible future for federal legalization of cannabis.

Jason Hutto discusses his presentation on the origin of cannabis strains and his career path in the cannabis industry.

A peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on WA-509 that stopped traffic.

A video of the peaceful Black Lives Matter protest marching down Pacific Avenue on 6/5/2020.

An email submission from Stephanie describing how their life has changed during the pandemic.

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.

1105, 1107, and 1109 Tacoma Ave S boarded up on 6/5/2020.

Blake Kremer's video of downtown Tacoma during the pandemic.

Andy reflects on his grandmother's experiences in the 1918 pandemic, the elderly in need of care during the current pandemic, and social distancing.

Black Lives Matter protesters marching on Highway 705. June 5th, 2020

Kris Ilgavizis reflects on using Zoom, how time feels skewed due to the stay at home order.