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.

Video recording of Jaleesa Trapp, PhD Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, from the 2019 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Slideshow video of pictures from Paul Jackson and Jasmine Brown's wedding. "Jumping the broom" is a tradition within the Black community to signify a couple's commitment to each other, and dates back to the enslavement of Black people in the United States who were barred from legally recognized weddings.

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

Video recording of Judie Fortier, Women of Vision Founding Member, Asia-Pacific Cultural Center Board Member, from the 2016 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

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.

Video recording of Karen Vialle, Former Mayor of City of Tacoma, TPS School Board Member, from the 2016 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Kimberly Keith, Executive Director, Hilltop Artists, from the 2019 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Kurt Olsen, President and CEO of Envision Innovation, from the 2017 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Lea Armstrong, a Korean American leader and the founder of Lea Armstrong Social and Community Organization, from the 2014 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Lead Pastor Kevin Gerald giving a sermon at the Champion Center in Tacoma.

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

Video recording of Lin Zhou, President & CEO, Bates Technical College, from the 2019 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Lua Pritchard, Executive Director, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, from the 2015 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Marcia Arunga leads the monthly Dr. Maxine Mimms Critical Conversation closing prayer at the Life Enrichment Bookstore in Seattle.

Video recording of Marilyn Strickland, City of Tacoma Mayor, from the 2014 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Marilyn Strickland, Mayor of Tacoma, from the 2017 WILLO Storytelling Festival.

Video recording of Maxine Mimms, Founder of the Maxine Mimms Academy, from the 2014 WILLO Storytelling Festival.