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Through the Eyes of Art: Millennial Parenting
MoPOP’s Black History Month Celebration
Join us as The Chosen Few and MoPOP present the 9th annual Through the Eyes of Art, a Black History Month celebration. Each year we bring together artists, community leaders, elected officials, and tastemakers from across the state of Washington to celebrate the Black experience.
This year we explore parenting in the Black community through the lens of the millennial caregiver. From Beyoncé ballads dedicated to her daughter Blue Ivy, to hit shows like Black-ish that dive deep into topics that make us laugh and cry, the exploration of parenting through a Black lens has always been both present and powerful in pop culture.
Featuring celebrity guest Mashonda Tifrere plus a panel of millennial parents, this special livestream event will allow us to center the diverse experiences, observations, and approaches that impact and inform how we are raising the next generation and create a safe space for Black parents to dialogue, grieve, laugh, and reflect on the parenting journey.
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About Celebrity Guest Mashonda Tifrere
In January 2010, founder of ArtLeadHER Mashonda Tifrere and music producer Swizz Beatz finalized their divorce. When Swizz married award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, a new dynamic was born — three adults who loved and were deeply committed to raising Mashonda and Swizz’s four-year old son Kasseem. In her book Blend, Tifrere draws on the insights they gained from their journey as well as advice from family therapists, parenting experts, and other blending families to provide an invaluable resource for families like theirs.
Mashonda Tifrere, author of Blend: The Secret to Co-Parenting and Creating a Balanced Family, will join us for Through the Eyes of Art as she shares details on how she and her co-parents used communication, patience, and love to create an environment where they were able to work as a team and help their children thrive.
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Instagram: @mashondatifrere
Twitter: @MashondaLoyal
TikTok: @originalmashonda
Nonprofit: https://www.artleadher.com/
Every generation of parents swears they had it the worst and, more often than not, has gone on one of those "these kids are wilder than when we were kids" rants. But this event isn't about trying to delve into those age-old debates. Our hope is to simply explore and center the diverse experiences, observations, and approaches that impact and inform how we are raising the next generation.
We pulled together two panels of parents ready to sit down and share their story. Their openness allowed us to dialogue, grieve, laugh, and reflect on the parenting journey.
We hope you can join the conversation at 7:00pm PT Friday, February 25 on MoPOP’s Facebook or YouTube channel.
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Alvin Snow
Damico and Myeesha Parker
DaNell Damon
Darell and Yvonne Powell
Dwayne and Yolanda Alexander
Latrice Wyatt
Lea Edwards
Talia Carter
Parenthood Playlist
PLAYLIST
Reconvening the Village: Parenting Through the Black Millenial's Lens
BLOG POST BY KWAPI VENGESAYI
In January of 2020, my partner and I welcomed our little one into the world, and it’s true what the TikTok-ers have been saying: these pandemic babies are built different. Every moment with him has been incredible—every leap, milestone, and first, more exciting, head-scratching, and at times, more hilarious than the last.
But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that raising a little human amidst a global pandemic has been challenging—family gatherings over Zoom, no home visits from friends or relatives without a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination, and always feeling guilty over how small our little one’s world is because our anxiety won’t let us travel.
BeyoncÉ Suit Worn in "Upgrade U" Music Video Now on Display at MoPOP
BLOG POST BY MoPOP
In earlier songs like "Upgrade U," Beyoncé makes the point of taking up space as an independent woman full of self-love, pointing out to her man how he can benefit by being with her, not the other way around. Songs like this not only empower her fans but stand as an example to her children.
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TOP 5 PICKS FOR YOUNG READERS
by Good Black Reads
Everything a Band-Aid Can't Fix: A Teen's Guide to Healing and Dealing with Life
by Nicole Russell
B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd
Hair Love
A New York Times Bestseller
by Matthew A. Cherry
illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Skin Like Mine
by Latashia M. Perry
illustrated by Bea Jackson
Tuskegee Heirs: Flames of Destiny
by Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams
Book picks by Good Black Reads
Great Community Resources for Parents and Families
Museum of Pop Culture Education Programs
https://www.mopop.org/education/
325 5th Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
education@mopop.org
206-770-2700
After-School All-Stars Puget Sound
https://afterschoolallstars.org/
asas_chapter/puget-sound/
932 Industry Drive
Building 24, Suite 210
Tukwila, WA 98188
206-329-1202
The Big-Brained Superheroes Club
https://bigbrainedsuperheroes.org/
Yesler Community Center
917 E Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
Creative Justice
https://www.creativejusticenw.org/
153 14th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
N The Kutt Dance Studio
https://www.nthekutt.com/
21917 Marine View Dr S
Des Moines, WA 98198
kuttnupentertainment@yahoo.com
(206) 429-2479
PFLAG Seattle
https://www.pflagseattle.org/
1122 E Pike St
PMB 620
Seattle, WA 98122
info@pflagseattle.org
(206) 325-7724
Within Reach
https://withinreachwa.org/
155 N.E. 100th St., #500
Seattle, WA 98125
info@withinreachwa.org
(206) 284–2465
More Through the Eyes of Art Content
In 2021, we focused on how food captures stories of heritage and lineage including stories of race, power, and (in)justice, with our theme “The Cookout.”
If you’re looking for a little musical inspiration in the kitchen, we built a smoking hot Spotify playlist.
Featured Videos
Previous Through the Eyes of Art programming has featured Black-owned businesses in a series about Building Black Wealth. Check out the videos below.
Building Black Wealth | Me & The Bees | Hosted by Draze
Building Black Wealth | Hot Sauce Shero | Hosted by Draze
Building Black Wealth | Laila Ali | Hosted by Draze
Building Black Wealth | The Honey Pot Company | Hosted by Draze
Black-Owned Food Establishments
Here's a list of Black-owned food establishments we can support today.
Fat’s Chicken & Waffles
http://fatschickenandwaffles.com
(206) 602-6863
2726 E Cherry St.
Seattle, Washington
Island Soul Run Bar & Soul Shack
https://www.islandsoulrestaurant.com
206-329-1202
4869 Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Junebaby
https://www.junebabyseattle.com
206.257.4470
2122 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Simply Soulful
https://www.simplysoulfulcafe.com
(206) 474-9841
2909-B E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
Jerk Shack
https://jerkshackseattle.com
(206) 441-7817
2510 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Delish Ethiopian Cuisine
http://delishethiopianfood.com
(202) 409-9469
5701 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, Washington
Pam’s Kitchen
https://pams-kitchen.com
(206) 696-7010
Taste of the Caribbean
https://tasteofthecaribbeanseattle.com
206-323-9112
1212 East Jefferson Street
Seattle, WA, 98122
Soulful Dishes
http://www.soulfuldishes.net
Avole Ethiopian Coffee
https://www.avolecoffee.com
206-565-4884
6630 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Marjorie
https://marjorierestaurant.com
206.441.9842
1412 E Union
Seattle, WA 98122
The Comfort Zone Restaurant
https://thecomfortzonesoulfood.com
206-246-2800
5016 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant
https://meskelethiopian.com
206-860-1724
2605 E. Cherry St.
Seattle, WA 98122
Emma’s BBQ
https://www.facebook.com/emmasbbq1
(206) 413-1523
5303 Rainier Avenue S. Suite B
Seattle, WA, WA 98118
East African Imports & Restaurant
https://eastafricanimports.com
(206) 322-7717
306 23rd Ave S #104
Seattle, WA 98144
Heaven Sent
https://www.heavensentfriedchicken.com
Ezell’s Famous Chicken
https://ezellschicken.com
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