Category: Advocacy and Insights

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, we had the special opportunity to sit down with several Black women leaders in Washington state doing this critical work…. Read Full Article >