Black History Month 2026: A Century of Celebration
This February marks the 100 year anniversary of the official recognition of Black History in the United States. Accordingly, Commemoration […]
What 362 Student Surveys Reveal About Belonging: Fun Helps, Peer Support Matters More
Over the 2024-2025 school year and into summer 2025, the Connections program collected 362 student exit-ticket surveys after meetups and […]
Thank You for Powering RARE into 2026!
As we begin a new year, we want to pause and say thank you. Because of the generosity of our […]
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Black History Month 2024
February 2024 marks the 48th anniversary since the federal government of the United States formally recognized Black History Month in […]
Day of Remembrance Gatherings to Remember and Resist Japanese Incarcerations during WWII
Announcing Seattle’s 2024 Day of Remembrance gatherings. Day of Remembrance: Remember and Resist events will be held on Sunday, February […]
RARE Board Expands its Expertise!
This past year RARE welcomed several new Board members. Read in their own words why RARE is important to them; […]
RARE, Roosevelt’s BSU & Other Students of Color Talk Racial Equity at Pizza Luncheon
This past November 13th, several RARE Board and committee members joined a couple dozen current Roosevelt students from various Students […]
Four SPS Principals Discuss the State of Racial Equity
RARE’s Open Discussions returned on September 18, 2023 with a panel of four Seattle Public Schools’ principals discussing the advances […]
RARE’s Documentary is Excellent Resource for Black History Month
If you’re making plans for Black History Month in February, be sure to check out RARE’s acclaimed documentary chronicling Seattle’s […]
RARE’s Year End Reflections – 2023
Dear RARE Supporters Three and a half years ago, in response to the killing of George Floyd, a group of […]
Beyond Black and White to be included in the Seattle Social Justice Film Festival
Congratulations RARE! Beyond Black & White has officially been accepted into the Seattle Social Justice Film Festival! This year, the […]
RARE Beyond Black & White on KCTS9 – Fifth Time!
RARE’s 30-minute documentary film, Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White was screened for the fifth time on our local […]
Roosevelt High School is Celebrating 100 Years! You’re Invited!
Register to attend the Centennial Celebration on August 27th from 1 pm to 3 pm, and stop by Roosevelt Alumni […]
Multiply Your Contribution to Racial Equity!
Most employers, large and small, corporate and government, recognize giving as an important employee benefit. These employers understand and support […]
The Seattle Times Looks Back At Seattle’s Efforts to Desegregate
In May, the Seattle Times ran an extensive two-part story detailing the Seattle School District’s efforts to desegregate what was […]