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 >
Category: Advocacy and Insights
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 >
Manifesting Black Well-being: A new report by the Black Future Co-op Fund
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 >
Universal Basic Income: The future of social assistance
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 >
Supreme Court Abortion Decision
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 >
We are Transitioning to a Four-Day Work Week!
As an organization grounded in racial and social justice work, we put our community first – which also includes our staff. That’s why we’re moving to a four-day work week, creating time and space for us to reset and put our best selves forward when serving our community…. Read Full Article >
Money Matters | Online Workshop
Budgeting. Savings. Credit. If these sound like topics you want to learn more about, join us for an online workshop “Money Matters” on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. … Read Full Article >
Unrestricted Funding from Amazon Is Helping Power Our Building Renovation
We have something to celebrate! Amazon has donated $100,000 of unrestricted funding to Byrd Barr Place in a major show of support for the Central District and broader Seattle community…. Read Full Article >
Realizing the promise of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on our nation’s history and acknowledge the profound impact of slavery…. Read Full Article >