Youth Empowerment Conference: Violence & Drugs Can’t Live Here!

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee hosted the Youth Empowerment for Safer Communities Conference on Saturday, March 15, bringing together young adults and community leaders to address gun violence and drug abuse within the community. The keynote speaker for the event was Jose Garcia, Founder and CEO, Hope for Homies. With exercises and discussions around […]

Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee recognizes ‘Black men in Action’

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee held its first ever breakfast event entitled Black men in Action at the Washington State University Everett Campus on Wednesday, February 26. The purpose of the event was to bring men together to explore ways how Black men can mentor Black youth, while recognizing Black men who have spent […]

Marysville Family YMCA and Kendall Auto partner for water safety

MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Family YMCA, in partnership with Kendall Auto, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its first-ever 3rd Grade Splash program. This valuable initiative aims to provide essential water safety skills and swimming lessons to 3rd graders in the Marysville School District. The program kicked off in May, thanks to a generous $20,000 […]

Snohomish Black Heritage Committee honors Dr. King Jr.

By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Hosted at the First Presbyterian Church located in Everett, the Snohomish Black Heritage Committee hosted an event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The theme was, “crawl, walk, run, soar,” in reference to King’s exhortation to action for the advancement of civil rights and the fight against racism […]