PHOTO: Black Panther Paper Archive Celebration in Seattle

In the photo above, C. Davida Ingram, who oversees the Seattle Public Libraries public engagement programs holds up a discussion topic during a celebration of the largest collection of Black Panther newspapers November 16 at Estelita’s Library.

T-Dub Customs artist Takiyah Ward (photo by Susan Fried)The event featured spoken word inspired by the Black Panther Party, screen printing by T-Dub Customs artist Takiyah Ward, discussions about social justice and the Black Liberation Movement and refreshments by The Brown Girl Cooks. The Seattle Public Library and Estelita’s Justice Focused Community Bookstore and Library co-presented the event.

Estelita’s Library is a curated community bookstore and library with books focused on social justice, ethnic studies, and liberation movements. The library holds community book talks, classes, meetings, and history lessons. It is open to everyone and offers memberships For more information, visit their website.