The State of Africatown 2026: From Harm to Repair: Rebuilding a Blackand Thriving Central District
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Seattle, WA — State of Africatown 2026 is a critical gathering for
community members and civic leaders committed to ending Black
displacement in Seattle’s Central District and advancing meaningful
repair.
This year’s keynote speaker, Bernadette Atuahene, nationally respected
scholar and author of "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black
Homeownership in America", will outline how policy-driven displacement
harmed Black communities and what real repair requires today. Her work
has shaped national conversations on housing injustice, property
rights, and restorative policy.
Attendees will also hear from K. Wyking Garrett, President and CEO of
Africatown Community Land Trust; Hon. Dawn Mason; King County
Executive Girmay Zahilay; Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson; and Seattle City
Council President Joy Hollingsworth on strategies to ensure Black
communities thrive as part of Seattle’s future.
Presented by Africatown Community Land Trust in partnership with
Langston and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98144
Admission: Free. Registration required. Scan the QR code.
