by Beverly Aarons

We Out Here, a celebration of Black existence in Seattle, is back for a second year. Produced by Michael Maine, a Seattle artist who explores social systems and human connections, We Out Here aims to provide a refuge for Black Seattle and friends to breathe freely and experience the warmth of community. From June 17 –20, the public is welcome to participate in any of the free events scheduled online. I caught up with Maine, who sat down for an interview in the midst of his busy schedule. He expressed both his weariness due to the conflicts and dangers in our world today but also his passion for this project. Continue reading ‘We Out Here’: A Celebration of Humanity, a Respite From Chaos →