As I reflect on my first year as CEO of Byrd Barr Place, my heart is full of gratitude. This year has been transformative — shaped by relationship building, passionately learning, and robustly planning for the future. … Read Full Article >
60th Anniversary Spotlight – Ms. Elma Horton
The history of Byrd Barr Place lives in the stories of our community. For 60 years, people like Elma Horton have given their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of an equitable future for all…. Read Full Article >
Celebrating Juneteenth: A Reflection on Our Heritage, Community, and Future
As we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that holds immense significance for the Black community, we at Byrd Barr Place find ourselves reflecting on the profound history and legacy of this holiday…. Read Full Article >
Queer histories, free futures
Byrd Barr Place’s vision of an equitable future is impossible without queer liberation. Our work and impact is built upon the resilience of our queer ancestors, and we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ partners and community as we create a Washington state where all can thrive…. Read Full Article >
Celebrating Community Action Month
May is Community Action Month, recognizing the vital work of community action agencies fighting poverty and empowering communities. Did you know Byrd Barr Place is one of the oldest community action agencies in the U.S.?… Read Full Article >
Growing Reciprocity: Black Farmers Collective
Read how we’re partnering with and stocking our market with fresh produce from the Black Farmers Collective, a local Black-led organization that works to strengthen food sovereignty in Black communities…. Read Full Article >
Listening to Black mothers’ wisdom
We sat down with three Black mothers at Byrd Barr Place, Dr. Angela Griffin, Rosie Grant, and Lanek Hampton to hear about their journeys to motherhood and their experiences navigating the healthcare system as Black women…. Read Full Article >
April 2024 Community Convening Recap
We acknowledge the meaningful contributions made by each attendee at our second Community Convening at Byrd Barr Place with heartfelt appreciation. This smaller, more intimate gathering fostered deep connections among us, allowing for a richness of discussion that has become the hallmark of our series…. Read Full Article >
The Opportunity for Healing and Restoration
CEO Dr. Angela Griffin explores what reparations could look like in Washington state — going beyond compensation, drawing from some recommendations in the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) 10-Point Reparations Plan…. Read Full Article >
Black Women’s Resilience in the Workplace
In honor of Women’s History Month, CEO Dr. Angela Griffin writes a reflection on Black women in the workforce and the systemic barriers that Black women continue to face in the workplace…. Read Full Article >
