Identity Unboxed

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations.  Biography: Avery Barnes is an entrepreneur, curator, and community advocate. Avery owns and operates TASWIRA, Seattle’s only African art gallery and event space in the heart of Pioneer Square. Established in 2022, TASWIRA has become a neighborhood staple an...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Avery Barnes is an entrepreneur, curator, and community advocate. Avery owns and operates TASWIRA, Seattle’s only African art gallery and event space in the heart of Pioneer Square. Established in 2022, TASWIRA has become a neighborhood staple and...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Born and raised in Seattle’s Central District, Erika White, owner and general manager of Fat’s Chicken and Waffles, is passionate about great food and service. “People come for the food, but they also come back for the vibe.” One to always follow...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Born and raised in Seattle’s Central District, Erika White, owner and general manager of Fat’s Chicken and Waffles, is passionate about great food and service. “People come for the food, but they also come back for the vibe.” One to always follow...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Crystal Langhorne is the Director of Force4Change, the Seattle Storm’s social justice platform. Crystal’s passion for social justice is the driving force that helps her create an impact in the community. Prior to working at the Storm’s front offic...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Crystal Langhorne is the Director of Force4Change, the Seattle Storm’s social justice platform. Crystal’s passion for social justice is the driving force that helps her create an impact in the community. Prior to working at the Storm’s front offic...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. On this episode of Identity Unboxed, we dive into our journey with this project and the growth it has produced. We also explore our collaborative dynamic and the changes that Gen Z desires to see in workplace culture.

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Rico Quirindongo, AIA, has been working for 27 years to revitalize and reimagine Seattle's historic landmarks and neighborhoods. He is the Director of the City of Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development. Rico believes that t...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Rico Quirindongo, AIA, has been working for 27 years to revitalize and reimagine Seattle's historic landmarks and neighborhoods. He is the Director of the City of Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development. Rico believes that t...

Nancy Joseph, Director of Editorial Content at the University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences, has an in-depth interview with Identity Unboxed co-hosts for a February feature in the college's newsletter Perspectives.

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Efrem Fesaha is a first-generation Eritrean American who graduated from Washington State University with his B.A. and is currently a candidate for a Master's in Business Administration at Seattle University. Before establishing Boon Boona Coff...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Efrem Fesaha is a first-generation Eritrean American who graduated from Washington State University with his B.A. and is currently a candidate for a Master's in Business Administration at Seattle University. Before establishing Boon Boona Coff...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: As a seasoned executive leader with 20+ years of experience managing comprehensive programs, creating opportunities that add meaning to people's lives drives Paul Lwali. Paul has a track record of fiscal management, overseeing multi-million-dollar...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: As a seasoned executive leader with 20+ years of experience managing comprehensive programs, creating opportunities that add meaning to people's lives drives Paul Lwali. Paul has a track record of fiscal management, overseeing multi-million-do...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Regina Malveaux, J.D. is the Chief Impact Officer at United Way of King County. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, Regina is recognized as a dynamic and tenacious advocate for women, children, families, and...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Regina Malveaux, J.D. is the Chief Impact Officer at United Way of King County. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, Regina is recognized as a dynamic and tenacious advocate for women, children, families, and...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Marcus Harrison Green is the founder of Hinton Publishing, the founder of the South Seattle Emerald, and a columnist with the Seattle Times. Growing up in South Seattle, he experienced first-hand the impact of one-dimensional stories on marginaliz...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Marcus Harrison Green is the founder of Hinton Publishing, the founder of the South Seattle Emerald, and a columnist with the Seattle Times. Growing up in South Seattle, he experienced first-hand the impact of one-dimensional stories on marginaliz...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: An inspiring, authentic architect of change, Dr. Karen A. Johnson, who goes by Dr. J – lives her legacy by unapologetically showing up with others to build, live in, and leave a legacy of equitable and just nations and generations – on purpose. Hi...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: An inspiring, authentic architect of change, Dr. Karen A. Johnson, who goes by Dr. J – lives her legacy by unapologetically showing up with others to build, live in, and leave a legacy of equitable and just nations and generations – on purpose. Hi...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Maya Angela Smith is an Associate Professor in French and Italian Studies and Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington. She earned her doctorate in Romance Languages and...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Maya Angela Smith is an Associate Professor in French and Italian Studies and Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington. She earned her doctorate in Romance Languages and...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Jay Martin Jr., the esteemed Media professional, is a national broadcaster on PBS Nature, a journalist for Crosscut Now, and the founder and host of his podcast, The Drive Project . He found his interest in journalism from a young age, growing up...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Jay Martin Jr., the esteemed Media professional, is a national broadcaster on PBS Nature, a journalist for Crosscut Now, and the founder and host of his podcast, The Drive Project . He found his interest in journalism at a young age, growing up wa...

Thank you for listening to Identity Unboxed – a space curated to amplify Black voices and foster authenticity through engaging conversations. Biography: Leilani Lewis is an accomplished DEI executive and a respected thought leader with a solid background in the arts and culture sector. With her experience working in the nonprofit and public sector, Leilani has successfully developed solidarity, eq...