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 >
Category: Advocacy and Insights
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 >
Self-care as Warfare
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 >
Black birth is sacred
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 >
A letter from Byrd Barr Place Board of Directors
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 >
A Call to Mourn and to Love — For Tyre Nichols
Though justice is being sought, it will never be enough. For now, we say Tyre Nichols’ name as we mourn and collect ourselves for the continued work of creating a world where systems that oppress and harm us are replaced by systems that heal…. Read Full Article >
