BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE

SEATTLE, WA

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The Black Heritage Society of Washington State is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington. The society was founded in 1977 with the mission of preserving and promoting the history and culture of African Americans in the state of Washington. The society aims to educate the public about the contributions of African Americans in the state, and to provide a platform for the expression and celebration of African American heritage.

The society organizes a range of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, film screenings, and cultural festivals. One of the society's most notable events is the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, which includes a march, rally, and community festival. The society also maintains a collection of historical artifacts and documents related to African American history in Washington State, which is housed at the Black Heritage Society Museum in Seattle.

The Black Heritage Society of Washington State is committed to promoting racial equity and social justice in the state, and works to address issues of systemic racism and inequality. The society provides educational resources and programming to schools and community organizations, and advocates for policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion. Overall, the Black Heritage Society of Washington State is an important institution in the Seattle community, working to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of African Americans in the region.

BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SEATTLE WA. US MID #8405300422

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE

BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE
PO BOX22961
SEATTLE
WA
98122-0961

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BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE Information

MID # 8405300422
Name BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 911182509
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.610732, -122.310168
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 007900
US Census Block: 3006