Category: Advocacy and Insights

In the United States, homeownership has been touted as one of the best ways to build generational wealth. Beyond the financial benefits, homeownership has social and emotional benefits, allowing people to feel safe, have privacy and be rooted in their community…. Read Full Article >

The board of directors of Byrd Barr Place—a Black organization in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood that empowers people through essential services and advocacy—today announced they have selected Dr. Angela Griffin to serve as their next CEO…. Read Full Article >

As my tenure at Byrd Barr Place is coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the past two decades. I’m incredibly grateful and humbled to have been part of this beautiful community and to know and have worked with all of you to further Byrd Barr Place’s mission. … Read Full Article >

To be whole, healed and in community is central to Black liberation. White supremacy and capitalism exist in direct opposition to our well-being, and in our struggle for freedom and brighter futures, Audre Lorde reminds us that our fiercest battles are often silent, invisible and deeply internal…. Read Full Article >

Ushering Black life into this world is a beautiful responsibility, one that both relies upon and strengthens community. As the old African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and healthy mothers and children are our pride and joy…. Read Full Article >

We are writing to share bittersweet news. After a 20-year tenure with Byrd Barr Place, Andrea Caupain Sanderson will be stepping down as our CEO at the end of June 2023…. Read Full Article >

Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together elevates community identified approaches to tackling the structural barriers prohibiting Black well-being and highlights the changes needed to create the world Black people envision…. Read Full Article >

The weight of the evidence suggests that basic income measurably and meaningfully improves the social and economic well-being of recipients. The stabilizing effects of direct cash assistance are also observed with recipients spending the majority of resources on basic needs…. Read Full Article >

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, takes reproductive rights back over 50 years. Millions have been thrust into a reality in which where they live now determines their access life-saving and deeply personal healthcare services…. Read Full Article >