Canvas of Hope Foundation

04/19/2026

SOLD OUT 🔥
And the story hasn’t even been told yet…

is already filled with love, anticipation, and purpose.

Stay tuned. The drops are coming. 🎬✨

04/14/2026

We’re bringing Paint & Vibes back to the Eastside!

This one is focused on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Awareness, and Community Impact. A space for people to Gather, Learn, Paint, Eat, Win prizes and VIBE!

We’ll have Free painting kits, Speakers, Mental Health Professionals, Live Dj, Performances, Food, and community resources available.

EVENT IS FREE

April 18th
6pm – 9pm
East Side Community Center

Pull up!

02/11/2026

Samuel B. McKinney
December 28, 1926 – April 7, 2018

“Faith must be lived, not just spoken.”

Fun Facts & Legacy Notes:
• Renowned pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle for over 40 years
• A dedicated civil rights leader who marched from Selma to Montgomery in 1965
• Served on the Seattle Human Rights Commission
• Known for blending faith, activism, and community leadership with grace and courage
• Remembered as a mentor, bridge-builder, and voice for justice

🕊️ Legacy of Faith & Justice

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Marjorie Pitter King
March 8, 1921 – January 28, 1996

“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.”

💡 Did you know?
Marjorie Pitter King was the first Black woman to serve in the Washington State Legislature (1965–1966) and built a successful accounting and tax business in Seattle that she ran for nearly 50 years—breaking barriers in both politics and business.

A true pioneer. A legacy that still leads. ✊🏾🖤

WomenInLeadership

02/05/2026

Before the trophies, before the headlines, there was conviction. Jayla Jackson and Emani Stanton didn’t just win a competition — they shifted a narrative. Together, they became the first Black girl duo to win Harvard University’s annual summer debate competition, finishing with a perfect 10–0 record. No ties. No caveats. Just excellence, delivered with clarity and confidence. In spaces where Black girls are too often underestimated, spoken over, or overlooked, Jayla and Emani stood firm — thinking critically, arguing persuasively, and proving that brilliance does not need permission to exist. This achievement matters because representation in academia is not symbolic — it is structural. When Black girls are seen winning at the highest intellectual levels, it expands what is considered possible, not just for them, but for everyone watching. Their victory is about more than debate. It’s about preparation meeting opportunity. About discipline meeting belief. About young Black minds claiming space in institutions that have not always made room for them. Jayla Jackson and Emani Stanton remind us that Black excellence is not rare — it is often just unrewarded, unseen, or unacknowledged. This time, it was undeniable. And the record speaks for itself.

02/03/2026

Meet Eunice Hunton Carter (July 16, 1899 – January 25, 1970), the original “Lady Racketbuster.”

“One victory will not wipe out centuries of injustice, but each step forward proves that change is not only possible, it is necessary.”

One of New York’s first Black women lawyers, she was the brilliant mind behind the strategy that helped take down infamous mob boss Lucky Luciano in the 1930s. In a legal world stacked against her – as a Black woman and a trailblazer – she used vice raids, data, and meticulous case‑building to prove how street‑level crimes connected all the way up to the top of the crime syndicate.
Black history isn’t just about the faces we all know. It’s also about the sharp legal mind who brought the mob to its knees and still doesn’t get nearly enough credit.
Save this for your Black History Month inspo and share Eunice Hunton Carter’s name with someone who’s never heard it.

02/02/2026

(1898-1987)
“I was never interested in being powerful. I was interested in making people powerful”

Created citizenship schools that taught adults how to read, write, understand the Constitution and navigate voter registration requirement so Black voters could pass voter suppression tests. Millions gained voting power because of her.

01/25/2026

10/18/2025

We outside for freedom and power this weekend! Pop out with us! 🎉✊🏾

Join us for a weekend full of community, culture, and empowerment:

🎤 Friday, Oct. 17
Legendary Hip Hop Group Dead Prez – “Let’s Get Free” 25th Anniversary Show
📍 Nectar Lounge

💬 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 12–4PM
Where Do We Go From Here? Pt. 2
Community Issues Updates & Strategy Sessions
📍 Washington Hall

🍳 Sunday, Oct. 19 | 12–4PM
Brunch & Ballots: Voter Education Forum
📍 Washington Hall

Eats by Wally’s NW Soul + hear from local candidates!

🎨 The Canvas of Hope Foundation will also be hosting a painting activity both Saturday & Sunday from 12–4PM — come get creative while connecting with the community!

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