Have you gotten your ticket yet? 🎟️ Join us for NAAM’s 2026 Unity Benefit, honoring Champions of Unity Sandra Jackson-Dumont and Michael Bennett. 📅 Oct. 9 | Four Seasons Seattle Get your tickets: naamnw.org/unity-benefit-202… #NAAM #UnityBenefit2026

#OnThisDay in 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first Black general officer in the U.S. Army, breaking barriers after more than four decades of military service. #BenjaminODavisSr #BuffaloSoldiers #BlackHistory #NAAMSeattle

Go beyond the artwork at NAAM’s UNBLACKABLE! Join artist T.R. Miles for a guided exhibition tour and conversation exploring the inspiration behind his work. Nov. 1 | 12–2 PM Free with museum admission RSVP: form.jotform.com/26289599232… #NAAM #UNBLACKABLE #SeattleArts

Join us at NAAM on October 30 for The Poetic Wealth Experience! Enjoy spoken-word poetry, cultural expression, and conversations on building generational wealth. 🕕 Doors: 6 PM | Event: 6:30–8 PM RSVP: luma.com/7zbmtsfw #NAAM #PoeticWealthExperience

What does UNBLACKABLE mean to you? Visitors are sharing powerful reflections on identity, strength, and resilience. Explore their responses, then visit NAAM to add your own! Learn more: naamnw.org/unblackable #UNBLACKABLE #TRMiles #NAAMSeattle

#OnThisDay in 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first athlete to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100-meter dash, setting a world record of 11.0 seconds. #WyomiaTyus #BlackHistory #OlympicHistory #NAAMSeattle

#OnThisDay in 1966, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. The organization advocated for Black self-determination and developed community programs including free breakfasts and health clinics. #BlackPantherParty #BlackHistory

#OnThisDay in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent fight for civil rights. At 35, he was the youngest recipient at the time. #MLK #CivilRights #BlackHistory #NAAMSeattle

#OnThisDay in 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first Black justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He served for 24 years, leaving a lasting impact on civil rights, equal protection, and American law. #ThurgoodMarshall #BlackHistory #NAAMSeattle

Michael Bennett’s Night Chapel Closing Celebration is happening this Thursday! Join us at NAAM for live music, community, light bites & refreshments. 📅 Oct. 1 | 5–7 PM 🎶 DumaLove + Secret Sound Adventures 📍 NAAM #NightChapel #NAAMSeattle

Throughout the year, NAAM brings our community together to celebrate Black history, art & culture. This year’s Unity Benefit theme, TOGETHER, celebrates the community that makes our work possible. Join us Oct. 9 at Four Seasons Seattle: naamnw.org/unity-benefit-202…

#OnThisDay in 1975, WGPR-TV began broadcasting in Detroit as the first Black-owned and operated TV station in the U.S., opening doors for Black voices and media professionals. #WGPRTV #BlackMedia #BlackHistory #NAAMSeattle

#OnThisDay in 1827, Hiram Rhodes Revels was born. In 1870, he made history as the first Black American to serve in Congress when he was sworn in as a U.S. senator from Mississippi. #HiramRevels #BlackHistory #NAAMSeattle

Today, we recognize Michael Bennett as one of NAAM’s 2026 Champions of Unity. Join us Oct. 9 as we celebrate his impact through art, design, activism, and community. naamnw.org/unity-benefit-202… #UnityBenefit2026 #NAAMSeattle

Today, we recognize Sandra Jackson-Dumont as a 2026 Champion of Unity! Her leadership in arts and culture has expanded access, representation, and connection through the power of storytelling. Join us Oct. 9 at the Unity Benefit. #UnityBenefit2026 #NAAMSeattle

Due to weather, Michael Bennett’s NIGHT CHAPEL Closing Celebration has been postponed. 📅 New Date: Thursday, October 1 📍 Northwest African American Museum We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you next week!

UNBLACKABLE is now open at NAAM. Explore the broken glass art of T.R. Miles and work that reflects what cannot be erased, reduced, or undone. Learn more: naamnw.org/unblackable #UNBLACKABLE #TRMiles #NAAMSeattle

Join us TOMORROW for Freedom Day at NAAM! Enjoy FREE admission and choose one of three books to take home while supplies last! 📚 📅 Sept. 24 | 10 AM–5 PM Learn more: naamnw.org/freedom-day/2026/… #FreedomDay #NAAMSeattle

#OnThisDay in 1884, Judy W. Reed became one of the earliest known Black women to receive a U.S. patent for her innovative dough kneader and roller. #JudyWReed #BlackInventors #BlackHistory

#OnThisDay in 1970, Seattle-born music icon Jimi Hendrix passed away at just 27. Hendrix revolutionized the electric guitar and reshaped popular music, leaving an influence that continues worldwide more than five decades later. #JimiHendrix #BlackMusic #BlackHistory #NAAM

Join us Oct. 9 for NAAM’s 2026 Unity Benefit as we honor Champion of Unity Michael Bennett—artist, designer, activist & philanthropist—and celebrate what we can accomplish TOGETHER. Learn more: naamnw.org/unity-benefit-202… #UnityBenefit2026 #NAAMSeattle