Attorney General Nick Brown, is the first Black person elected to statewide executive office. He is Washington State’s 19th Attorney General, elected November 2024.
Brown grew up in Steilacoom, Washington, a small community southwest of Tacoma. He attended public schools and his parents were both public servants - his dad an Army veteran and mother a nurse and healthcare administrator. Nick joined ROTC to help pay for college -- graduating from Morehouse and then a law degree from Harvard University.
His legal career started in the Army JAG corps, where he gained experience as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer. He took on unscrupulous corporations and predatory lenders that were taking advantage of soldiers and their families, and defended the rights and liberties of young soldiers. Nick was awarded a Bronze Star in 2005.
After the Army, he returned home to work as a prosecutor, then as lead counsel for Governor Jay Inslee. During that time he had the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal issues. At the Inslee's direction, Brown led the death penalty moratorium in Washington State and then, during the first six months of the first Trump Administration, Brown worked directly with then-Attorney General Bob Ferguson over unlawful federal actions including the Muslim Ban.
Leaving Governor Inslee's office in 2017, Brown worked for one of the premier law firms in the region - counseling public, private, and non-profit clients navigate complex civil litigation and constitutional issues. Part of his work involved defending landmark gun safety legislation from legal challenges.
In 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Brown as the U.S. Attorney for Western Washington. Fighting drug cartels, sex trafficking, addressing the fentanyl crisis and reducing violent crime, he also chaired the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights. In 2023, Nick resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office to run for office.
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 Spread the word! The 2025 Seattle / King County Clinic returns to help people in need. Attendees can receive free dental, vision and medical services. This event is first come / first served.
However, If you need immediate care, please do not wait for the Clinic!
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 EVERY Saturday Celebrate Black History Month with NAAM in the Benjamin Banneker Math Room!
Who was Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806)? He's the African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor best known for his work on the design of Washington, D.C. His almanacs were the first scientific books written by an African American in the U.S. Included were weather data, recipes, medical remedies, poems, and anti-slavery essays. They became the popular, main reference for farmers in the Mid-Atlantic states.
The Northwest African American Museum
2300 South Massachusetts Street
Seattle, WA 98144
206.518.6000 | info@naamnw.org
 Hilltop Healthy Kids and Family Carnival
Saturday, February 22, 2025; Noon to 4 pm
The People’s Center - 1602 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Free! No registration required.
Join us for the 15th annual Hilltop Healthy Kids & Family Carnival featuring live music, tons of fun, and free services for kids and families.
Live DJ, Free T-shirts, Free Food, Games, Toys & Prizes,
Bicycles & Gift Card Raffle
Free Dental Cleaning (adults & children)
Free Blood Pressure Screening (adults & children)
Free Haircuts (limited appointments, first come first served) Call (253) 404-3915 to register
The Hilltop Healthy Kids and Family Carnival is part of a month-long celebration of Black History Month at People’s Center
 Dont miss the 4th Annual Black History Month Market inside of Mount Tahoma High School's Commons Area.
What to Expect:
- 30+ incredible vendors showcasing handcrafted goods, art, and more
- Live performances featuring poets, musicians, singers, and dancers
- Inspiring speakers and cultural performances
- Delicious eats from local food trucks
- Engaging workshops and interactive activities for all ages
Stay tuned for updates on the performance schedule, vendor lineup, and food truck details on our Facebook and Instagram pages: @blacknightmarket.
Celebrate Black culture, community, and creativity with us! This event is free to attend and family-friendly with free parking.
Mt. Tahoma High School - 4634 South 74th Street Tacoma, WA 98409
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