Join us this Thursday, November 18th at 4pm for an hour of Skribbl.io, the fun, Pictionary-like game that brings out the artist in you!
(Virtual) Game Night at North!
Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance with North.
North Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ affinity group will be holding space for those who have lost their lives due to acts of anti-transgender violence.
We will be honoring their lives by displaying art made by Trans artists and hearing from Trans poets and writers.
When: Friday, November 19th from 12pm to 1pm.
Where: The Art Gallery at North Seattle College and virtually in the LGBTQIA+ affinity group Zoom lounge.
If you are a Trans artist or writer and would like to submit something for this event, please fill out the following form. We’d be honored to feature your work.
PASSCODE: 119678
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Call for Submissions
On Friday, November 19th, 2021 at noon, we will be holding space for those who have been tragically taken from us due to anti-transgender violence. If you are a member of the Trans community and would like to share your art (including writing, etc), please fill out this short form.
This in-person and virtual event will take place in the Art Gallery and virtually in the LGBTQIA+ affinity lounge Zoom.
PASSCODE: 119678
Decolonizing Thanksgiving: Nov 23rd at 3pm on Zoom.
Join us as we learn about and discuss the true history of Thanksgiving with special guest speaker, Professor Cristóbal Borges, PhD.
PASSCODE: 119678
Tuesday, November 23rd. 3pm to 4pm on Zoom.
Central 2 Community: Reflections on Indigenous Craft & Justice — a virtual event hosted by Seattle Central.
When: This Thursday, Oct 28 from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Location: Online
From the Eventbrite:
Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest sits down with a multi-disciplinary group of Indigenous artists for a conversation on craft, impact and justice.
Featuring Native artists from throughout the Puget Sound who represent a bredth of artistic talent including poetry, tattooing and weaving.
Conversation to include:
- Dr. Yoshiko Harden, President of Seattle Central College
- Maya Esquivido, Native Teaching and Curriculum Design Fellow, Seattle Central College – Nor Rel Muk Wintu and Hupa
- Rena Priest, 2021 Washington State Poet Laureate – Lummi Nation
- Nahaan, tatooing, wood carving, jewelry, painting, design – Tlingit, Iñupiaq, Paiute and Kaigani Haida
- Danielle Morsette, Weaver – Stó: lō Nation and Suquamish tribe
Hosted in partnership with Humanities Washington.
Election Day is November 2 (Next Tuesday)!
Your voice matters!
Election Day (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) is only a week away, and your choices can help decide how our community will address topics like affordable housing and many social justice issues that affect students like you at North.
The last day to register online or by mail is this Tuesday, October 25th.
You can still register in person on election day.
Voting is easy. You can vote by mail or you can drop your ballot off at any of the ballot boxes around King County (Look! A handy map with all of them!).
If you’re voting by mail:
Make sure you get your ballot in the mail by this Friday (October 25th) so it will be postmarked by Election Day. YOU DO NOT NEED A STAMP.
If you’re dropping your ballot in one of King County’s many available ballot boxes:
Just fill out your ballot, put it in the envelope that came with your ballot, sign and date it (the envelope), and drop it off at any of the convenient ballot boxes throughout King County by 8pm on Tuesday, October 25th! There’s even one at North near the parking lot by the College Center (College Way N. side)!
We realize not everyone can vote in this election for various reasons (maybe you’re not old enough, yet, etc.). But if you can and you are able, please make sure your voice is heard this Tuesday.
Zombies! At North!
Join E.P.I.C. for a virtual dinnertime showing of the original zombie movie, Night of the Living Dead. Accompanied by historical context (How are zombies connected to the transatlantic slave trade?) from our very own Dr. Cristobal Borges and hosted by E.P.I.C. Coordinator Jim Jewell.
If you love classic horror and history, bring a meal of your choosing and join us for this spooktacular zoom film screening. Questions? Email epic@seattlecolleges.edu
When? Wednesday, October 27, at 5pm.
Join us on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 993 0315 9633
Passcode: 207439
Happy National Coming Out Day!
Happy National Coming Out Day!
Visibility is vital. When we tell the world our truth, we remind them that we belong, and we model courage and self-acceptance to those who might be struggling or who might be facing animosity regarding their sexuality or gender identity from people around them. We show them — and the world — that we have every right to be here just as we are.
NCOD is both a day to celebrate our community and a day to fight shame. In her Ted Talk, Brené Brown said that shame needs three things to grow — secrecy, silence, and judgment. On NCOD — and every day — we tell those three to scram.
All that being said, we also understand that not everyone is in a place where they feel they can come out. Maybe you’re just not ready. Maybe you’re in an environment where that’s not feasible. Just know that we’re here for you, we accept you, and we love you regardless of whether or not you’re out of the closet.
The LGBTQIA+ affinity group at NSC meets weekly and welcomes you to come join.
If you are struggling and need help, there are resources out there.
NSC provides counseling and there are nationwide organizations like, The Trevor Project, which can help, too.
Check out our post on the history of National Coming Out Day on our Instagram!
Information and Pictures for the Instagram History of National Coming Out Day taken from:
When We Rise by Cleve Jones
Pelosi by Molly Ball
A profile on Rob Eichberg by John R. Selig and Geoffrey Staples
National Coming Out Day episode. Oprah Winfrey Show 1988
Out Magazine.
Special thanks to the Seattle Public Library which hosts an online archive for LGBTQIA+ documents and pictures. It’s a treasure trove with stuff you won’t find on Google.
Celebrating Our Moms – Happy Mother’s Day!
Dr. Mari describes her mom: She is a kind, inspiring, wonderful person. She is always devoted to always caring for others over herself. She is originally from San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, island of Luzon in the Philippines. She currently lives in Richmond, BC, Canada.
She’s a natural caretaker, a perfectionist gardener and the highest level of culinary expertise in Filipino food. She will shower you with advice and share her passion of her faith if you ask. I miss and love her very much. As soon as that border opens I am driving up to Canad to get hugs and my tummy filled with yummy food!
❤️ Their smiles and laughter mean everything to me! I work for them, live for them, love them so! Being a mama is an adventure like no other! ❤️
Celebrating Amazing Moms Speaking Truth to Power
Dr. Joy DeGruy and her daughter, Bahia Overton
Featuring this powerful duo mother daughter team:
Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and a PhD in Social Work Research. Dr. DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher and educator. For over two decades, she served as an Assistant Professor at Portland State University’s School of Social Work and now serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Joy DeGruy Publications Inc. https://www.joydegruy.com
Dr. DeGruy’s research focuses on the intersection of racism, trauma, violence and American chattel slavery. She has over thirty years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work. She conducts workshops and trainings in the areas of intergenerational/historical trauma, mental health, social justice, improvement strategies and evidence based model development.
Dr. Joy DeGruy has published numerous journal articles and book chapters and authored her seminal book entitled “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury & Healing.” She has also developed an assessment scale for measuring respect with regard to African American male youth.
Bahia Overton, a mom as well, is an accomplished organizational leadership and human resource development professional, promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. Skilled in the areas of mental health, community justice, social work & research, and education for more than 16 years. Strategic, analytical thinker with extensive experience in group facilitation, program design, and research analysis.
Bahia is the Executive Director for the Black Parent Initiative, a nonprofit organization in Portland, Oregon. https://www.thebpi.org/
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