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 >
Category: Advocacy and Insights
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 >
Celebrating Black Women in Leadership
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 >
February 2024 Community Convening
Our first community convening on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 was an enlightening and productive gathering, thanks to the diverse perspectives and thoughtful insights shared by all participants…. Read Full Article >
An end-of-year letter from CEO Dr. Angela Griffin
As we head into the holiday season and the last days of 2023, CEO Dr. Angela Griffin reflects on her first 6 months with Byrd Barr Place…. Read Full Article >
Thriving Together: Advancing Black Wealth and Homeownership
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 >
Byrd Barr Place names Dr. Angela Griffin as CEO
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 >
A Farewell Letter from Andrea
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 >