A powerful celebration of history, community, and activism.

The Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party made history with its 50th Anniversary conference. This three-day event brought together over 2,500 attendees, including prominent Black Panther leaders and members of the "rainbow coalition." Marie was proud to lead the project, transforming a vision into a reality that honored the SCBPP's legacy while inspiring future generations.

For almost six months, Marie supported an array of community events highlighting the multi-faceted impact of the Seattle Chapter, including teach-in celebrations at Leschi Elementary and Franklin High School, as well as a free celebration of the medical clinic they founded and eventually renamed to honor of their beloved comrades, The Carolyn Downs Clinic.

Marie was instrumental in bringing the 50th Anniversary to life. As project lead, she orchestrated a complex event involving a multi-state team of 25 individuals. Our focus on meticulous planning, budget management, and stakeholder collaboration ensured the event was a resounding success.

✔︎ Project Management Excellence: From concept to execution, we delivered a seamless experience.

✔︎ Team Leadership: Building a cohesive team to achieve extraordinary results.

✔︎ Financial Stewardship: Effective budget allocation for maximum impact.

✔︎ Stakeholder Collaboration: Fostering strong partnerships to honor the SCBPP's legacy.

The 50th Anniversary was more than just an event; it was (is) a movement. Recognized with the 2019 "Excellence in Public Programming" award from the Association of King County Historical Organizations, the conference ignited conversations about social justice and inspired a new generation of activists.