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WASHINGTON STATE COALITION OF AFRICAN COMMUNITY LEADERS
Our committees bring WSCACL objectives to life by proactively working to fulfill our goals. Each committee has its own leadership that includes one or more co-chairs to ensure work is aligned with our mission. Committees→
- CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Mission of WSCACL’s Civic Engagement (CE) committee is to be the influential voice of the African Diaspora in Washington.
- Joint Committee: Culture & Heritage, Health, & Youth/Family Support/Education
Joint Committee’s Mission is to build a sustainable African Village in the Northwest, so that the African Diaspora can be empowered and thrive.
Sponsors & Funders
Our Promise To You
Our Mission
To be the home for all African descent community organizations in Washington state. We are the place for collaboration and nurturing strong community voices. Our 75+ member organizations have a platform here for sharing information, resources, and ideas to better serve our communities.
Objectives
1. Provide WA African descent member organizations and members a platform to build generational wealth, encourage civic engagement, and be healthy
2. Partner w/similar organizations to foster the development of our leaders & sustainable communities
3. Be a trusted, influential voice in WA
Committees
Focus on creating synergies to tackle intersecting systemic inequity in the Diaspora to build healthier & wealthier communities.
MEET OUR BOARD
Martha Foster Lucas, MHA
Executive Director, Ex Officio Board Member
Martha was born in Ethiopia raised in Seattle since two. Martha is a proud Garfield Bulldog and UW Husky. Martha brought decades of youth & frontline experience to support unifying the African Diaspora, securing $3.6M in resources & exponentially growing WSCACL.
Modester “Mo” Chatta
Board Chair
Mo Chatta is the Vice President of the Association of
Zambians in Seattle (AZISWA). Mo is
an alumna of the United Way of King
County Project LEAD Program & Program Director of AZISWA’s Connect to Care Community Hub.
Nansare Consolata
Board Secretary
Nansare is passionate about social justice and the founder of African Print Takeover, a cultural
awareness organization established in 2005. Since 2017, Nansare has served as the lead for the Culture and Heritage Committee at WSCACL.
Emile Blanc
Board Treasurer
Emile Blanc is a dedicated professional and graduate of the University of South Florida, where he earned his degree in Finance. With a disciplined mindset and an eye for growth, he continues to deepen his understanding of how strategic investing can build long-term wealth.
Salenna Green
Vice Chair of Communications
Salenna is a creative, speaker, healer, and leader with a degree in Community Psychology and a background in nonprofit leadership. Salenna has spent years working with organizations to establish culturally relevant programming for the community.
Samuel G Harrell, Sr.
Chief Technology Officer
Samuel is a graduate of North Carolina State University who has provided his skills and expertise to Microsoft, Inc., Federal government agencies, the 82nd Airborne Division and now, the Niantic Games Division of Scopley.
Tseguy Abraha
Chief Medical Office
Tseguy is deeply immersed and enjoys community service. He has co-founded a student association at the University of Washington as well as worked with various organizations, locally and internationally. His commitment to serving his community is unwavering.
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Education
This Education Committee focuses on providing full details about US educational system, scholarships, mentor-ships, Internships, training’s, etc. and partnering with other educational oriented organizations and institutions to support people from African communities.
WE ARE ONE VOICE
LATEST NEWS
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King County Flood Plan – Community Survey
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Edmonds Community College In The Resources For Refugees Immigrant Fair
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5th Annual WSCACL Summit
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SPS’ Dr. Keisha Scarlett Named New Superintendent Of St. Louis Public Schools
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On August 20th, 2022 WA State Coalition of African Community Leaders participated in the 1st Just Transition Learning Series @ Tierra Libertad Cooperative Farm.
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2022 2nd Annual African Holiday Party @ the Black Dot Underground
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Keep Your A Game strong and Say No! to Vaping!
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Nov 5th #VoteasaVillage Ballot Party
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Congolese Integration Network’s 2022 Talent Show
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COALITION 2.0 B LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD 2021-2022
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Delicious food and dancing in celebration of the 47th Anniversary of the Founding of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front movement!
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Kweku Roberson
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Catfish corner
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African Print Takeover
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Lynwood taking home the vaccination clinic trophy
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Thank you WSCACL Team, NW Seattle Gambian Association, DOH, & Care-A-Van for making our Snohomish Vacc. Clinic on Nov. 27th a huge success! We Vaxxed 48 ppl including 11 youth!!! #CommunityImmunity!!
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Thank you WSCACL Team, ZACUSA, DOH, & Care-A-Van for making our Kent Vacc. Clinic on Nov. 20th a huge success! We Vaxxed 53 ppl in 2 hours!!! #CommunityImmunity!!
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Please join us in welcoming to African Youth Drug Prevention 3.0!
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Thanks to the generous support of the Seattle Foundation we were able to fund our Fall Quarterly Meeting on October 30, 2021!
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The Kings and Queens of the WSCACL Board;) would like to Thank all the Community Leaders, business owners, and volunteers!
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Wear your African Pride, Buy a WSCACL Member shirt and support your Coalition!
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Do you want to standout in a crowd & show ur African Pride?
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Limited seats, Register NOW for WSCACL Fall Quarterly Meeting Oct. 30th 1-3 PM: Your Health is Your Wealth
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Big Thanks to Hayward Evans, Peter Kuel & Friends, Bonshee Freeman, & Clare Abuga for attending WSCACL Leadership Retreat on October 16th, 2021!
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Any Africans in WA State like African food and to laugh?
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Thank you to all the New Vision Beautiful Queens at Black Dot on Saturday, September 26th! Thank you Hassna for bringing us together for a day of pampering and much needed Self Care!
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Congratulations to Deacon Clare Abuga!! We are so proud of your courageous leadership and tenacity!
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Congratulations to Deacon Daniel Abuga!!! We are so proud of your hard work and accomplishment
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Big Thanks to Seagam and NW Seattle Gambian Association for hosting and honoring the incredible life of Bubacarr Touray on September 5th, 2021. Too often people think that youth can’t make an impact in their community, but Bubacarr Is proof that statement is not true.
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Big Thanks to the Rwandan Community State of Washington for a warm reception, fun entertainment, real time life saving public health messaging, delicious food at Ubusabane & Umuganura, Thanksgiving festival.
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Please Join us for “Heart for Congo For Justice & Healing” Conference 7 PM, Sat. Sept 25th, 2021 at Christian Faith Center, 33645 20th AVE S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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The Squad came out and represented The Continent at Umoja Festival on Saturday, August 7, 2021
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Join us for a night of dancing and a Thanksgiving festival to mark the start of the harvest and one of the key celebrations in 🇷🇼 on Saturday, August28th 3-9 PM!
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Join us at the Kenyan Diaspora Organizations (AKDOI) Conference this Weekend August 27-28th www.akdoi.org/2021-Kenya-diaspora-conference/
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Big Thank you to WSCACL Culture & Heritage Committee and Our Sister & Queen Nansare Consolata for hosting and supporting Umoja Festival 2021!
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Welcome to our New Executive Director, Martha Lucas!
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Congratulations to Congolese Intergation Network for Immigrant & Refugee Week!
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Please join us in celebrating Nations Realty Grand Opening on Friday, August 13th from 2:30-8 PM
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Let’s celebrate beauty and diversity!
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Welcome Aboard Khetiwe Chitewere!
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Celebration of life of a man who served with honor and wisdom
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Do you want to know how youth can teach their peers how to engage youth in impactful community work?
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“Isaiah 57:1-2:….Devout men are taken away, while no one understands “
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CHILD CARE AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME
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COVID-19 – What Can Child Care Providers Do?
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Digital approaches for the COVID era (By Brian Lemond)
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Coronavirus and Parent Trust
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Essential/Disaster Worker Child Care Program 2020
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Employees Community Fund of Boeing and Federal Way Rotary partner with MSC to bring food the community
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Introducing Housing & Hope: A NEW monthly email series
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RENT ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS
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COVID-19 / Coronavirus Impact Rent Assistance
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STATE OF WASHINGTON (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)
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Energy programs by Hopelink
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Energy Assistance Program Eligibility
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After Testing
Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs.
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SODO Community Market
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Covid-19 Seattle-Area Emergency Food Resources
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Community Health Access Program
Health care services and supports
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HCA identifies apparently successful bidders for proposed Cascade Care public option plans
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Community Health Access Program
Community Health Access Program (CHAP)
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After Testing
COVID-19 resources in multiple languages
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COVID-19 testing (Protect your family. Protect your friends. Protect your community.)
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Benefits Information for People without Immigration Status
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Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance Rachel McAloon
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The Top 5 Poverty Root Causes in the African Communities in WA State
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The African Community and Census 2020
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Annual African Community & Organization Leaders’ Summit 2019
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