Visit Seattle encourages visitors and locals alike to support and learn about Seattle’s Black communities during Black History Month. This February, the city is honoring its Black community members and recognizing their rich cultures, invaluable contributions and ongoing impact.
Heritage Sites
- Jimi Hendrix Park
- Fort Lawton Historic District
- A. Lawson Resource Center
- Seattle Art Museum – The Gwendolyn Knight and Jacob Lawrence Gallery
- James & Janie Washington Cultural Center
- Washington Hall
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Park
- Columbia City Landmark District
Eat and Shop Black-Owned Businesses
- Boon Boona – Coffee shop inspired by traditional coffee ceremonies in Eritrea and Ethiopia
- BLMF Literary Saloon – Lovingly curated bookstore in Pike Place Market
- Cafe Selam – Authentic Ethiopian restaurant in the Central District
- Cafe Campagne – Classic Parisian-style Cafe in Pike Place Market’s Post Alley
- Central Cafe and Juice Bar – Eco-conscious cafe with coffees, smoothies, and deli items
- The Comfort Zone – Soul food restaurant run by a mother-daughter team
- Footprint Wine Tap – Wine-on-tap bar sourcing Pacific Northwest wines
- Flora and Fauna – Retail shop selling houseplants and plant products
- Jerk Shack Kitchen – Caribbean restaurant and catering services
- The Lemon Grove – Vintage retail store selling clothes, accessories, and art
- Métier Brewing – Purpose-driven craft brewery
- Noir Lux Candle Bar – Self-care studio and apothecary
- Pass D Jollof – Authentic Nigerian cuisine
- The ReSole 206 – Specializing in cleaning, restoring, and customizing athletic footwear
- The Scene in South Park – Community space and cafe
- Simply Soulful Cafe – Soul food restaurant focused on simple ingredients
- Sugar Plum Waxing – Skin treatment services using organic methods
- The Station – Coffee house and wine bar
- QueenCare – Natural body care products
- Wonder of Women International (WOW Gallery) – Art sanctuary and cultural institution for holistic healing
Additional Resources and Content
- Visit Seattle’s African American Cultural Heritage Guide
- The Intentionalist
- Urban League Black Business Directory
- Seattle Bookmarked with Chef Kristi Brown
- Seattle (Un)Covered with Alto Moon
- “What’s Good Seattle?” with Phil the Culture
Upcoming Events
- Seattle Black Film Festival: From Apr. 24-27 at LANGSTON, the Seattle Black Film Festival will showcase films by Black filmmakers and celebrate stories from the African diaspora.
- Festival Sundiata: Annual Black arts festival at Seattle Center, will take place Aug. 23-25. This family-friendly festival aims to promote traditional and contemporary African American heritage by showcasing art and historical exhibits, live performances, and food vendors.
For more information about Black History Month in Seattle, visit visitseattle.org.