Black Lives Seattle King County Radical Empowement Vessels

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County is a grassroots social justice cooperative. We focus on the empowerment and liberation of Black and other marginalized people through advocacy, education, community programs, direct action, and healing.

BLMSKC is intentional about building collective power by ensuring that those most affected are not just participants, but the architects of our movement for change. We are committed to maintaining a community focused lens in all our operations. 

Mission & Vision Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County’s mission is to dismantle anti-black systems, policies, and outcomes that lead to the oppression, torture, and death of black and brown people.

Our Guiding Principles

At the heart of our work lies a deep commitment to healing, justice, and community. Every day, we recommit to:  

Healing and Co-Creation: We foster a culture where every individual feels seen, heard, and supported as we build alongside comrades, allies, and family.Black Leadership: We center Black-led chapters, prioritizing Black leadership in all facets of our work.Celebrating 

Diversity: We acknowledge, respect, and celebrate both differences and commonalities within our community.Striving for Justice: Working tirelessly for the freedom and justice of Black people and, by extension, all people.Beloved Community: We intentionally nurture a restorative and connected community rooted in a “beautiful struggle.”

Unapologetic Blackness: We affirm that Black lives matter without qualification or compromise, recognizing this as a prerequisite for broader justice and equity.