Black History Celebration Event

Hello wonderful Muir families, teachers, and staff!

 

Upcoming Community Event - Let’s Celebrate

Join us this Thursday, March 3rd, from 4:30-7:30pm, for an evening celebrating Black Health and Wellness and our amazing school community. We'll start with the video recordings of students' Black History Month performances. The event will feature student and staff performances, including a surprise vocal performance by a John Muir student. 

 

Agenda


4:30pm: Prefunk - Classroom Videos
5:15pm: Welcome - Speech
5:30pm: Black National Anthem
5:45pm: Elmer Dixon + Q&A
6:10pm: Mindfulness
6:30pm: UJIMA Promo's
6:45pm: KD Fit Dance
6:55pm: Purrdie Burrdie Art - have your materials ready (some paper and something to draw with)!
7:15pm: Closing/Duet

Support Local Black Businesses


The Comfort Zone
Food for the Soul - cooked to perfection. Located in the Columbia area of Seattle, The Comfort Zone offers a unique experience, combining delicious home-style foods with southern hospitality. We offer the best soul food in the Pacific Northwest.

Island Soul
Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack is a family-run restaurant featuring a full bar and Caribbean-inspired Soul Food. Located in the heart of historic Columbia City

Safari
At Safari Restaurant, our goal is to bring the joy of food expressed through the unique cuisines of East Africa. Come in today for a taste of East Africa.

Communion
"Seattle Soul" is a cuisine rooted in tradition with innovations based on experiences and influences from Seattle's lush cultural landscape.

Ras Dashen
Cafe serving Ethiopian standards, including spiced meats, vegetarian plates & honey wine.

The Taste of the Caribbean
Taste of the Caribbean is ready to ignite your culinary passion for the flavorful Jamaican food experience.

Bananas Grill
In the heart of Columbia city, we are a family-owned authentic halal fast food restaurant striving to serve you delicious home-style meals. Our menu offers delicious entrées paired with a variety of halal meat options. Come and experience a taste of our home!

Emerald City Fish and Chips
Enjoy crab puppies with just the right amount of spice, sweet potato fries with spicy tartar & garlic vinegar, juicy gourmet burgers, perfectly seasoned oysters & prawns, a variety of po’boy sandwiches, chowder, salad and more

City Teriyaki
Japanese inspired dishes including tempura, yakisoba, and a variety of teriyaki dishes. Located in the heart of Columbia City.

Shopping local with Black owned businesses is a great way to continue to promote Black Health and Wellness right here in our community. Below are some additional businesses you can support:

Nia One Love(Retail)
Family run business promoting unification and culture of the African Diaspora. Services include wholesale and retail marketplace, African Diaspora Education and Culture Marketplace and Guest House rental in Montego Bay, Jamaica

The Station(Coffee shop)
The Station is both a coffee shop and vital community hub. Owners Luis Rodriguez and Leona Moore-Rodriguez have created a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and that celebrates the diverse voices and faces of the community.

Baked From the Hart(Pie shop)
Bill Hart baked his first bean pie in 1971, which is now a staple at his neighborhood pie shop, Baked From The Hart. The signature bean pie is filled with a sweet, custardy navy bean purée and spiced with cinnamon.

Metier Brewing Company(Brewery)
Metier means “one’s calling,” and at Metier Brewing Company our calling is brewing damn good beer and building stronger community to inspire bigger dreams for all.

QueenCare(Beauty)
QueenCare products were designed with thoughts of how to best serve our skin while utilizing aromatherapy to heal and uplift our mood. Each handcrafted product is infused with good energy, love and natural ingredients that will leave your body feeling luxurious.


For a more extensive list of local Black Owned businesses, visit theUrban League.




Warmly,
The John Muir PTA