Meet the Artists
Aleksa Manila
Aleksa Manila is Seattle's sweetheart of social activism. As a genderqueer FilipinX immigrant, her passion lies in honoring and uplifting marginalized communities especially BIPOC and gender diverse people. Finding her platform as a performance drag artist, she focuses on the power of voice and visibility for human rights centered on LGBTQ history… LEARN MORE
Saturday, October 24 - 12:45pm | Stories & More
Danitra Hunter
Seattle based Author/Illustrator, Danitra Hunter, has been creating her character Purrdie Burrdie for 10+ years. Originally a self taught artist, Danitra has studied fine art and taken online storytelling workshops, bringing about a perfect marriage of her two passions. Purrdie Burrdie I Love Myself, Can You See will be Danitra’s first self… LEARN MORE
Auntie Lena and Possum, of Look, Listen and Learn
Look, Listen and Learn (LL+L) produces children’s television to bridge the achievement gap in Washington so that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) kids enter school ready to learn and able to succeed. Featuring local children and teachers at learning venues across King County, LL+L applies brain development knowledge to foster learning… LEARN MORE
Johnny Moses
Johnny Moses is a living link with Pacific Northwest ancestral philosophy and cultural practice. He was raised in the village of Ohiat on the Northern Vancouver Island. He was traditionally educated by his Grandparents and Elders born in the 19th and early 20th centuries.His gift as a memorizer was recognized at a early age. He was sent as a youth… LEARN MORE
Sunday, October 25 - 11:30am | Stories & More
Look, Listen and Learn team members
Look, Listen and Learn (LL+L) produces children’s television to bridge the achievement gap in Washington so that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) kids enter school ready to learn and able to succeed. Featuring local children and teachers at learning venues across King County, LL+L applies brain development knowledge to foster learning… LEARN MORE
Barbara Rodriguez of Día de Muertos Committee
Barbara Rodriguez-Gonzalez Originally from Mexico City, has been a resident of the Seattle area for the last 26 years. Proud mother of Emiliano and Citlalli. Passionate about all the artistic expressions that represent her Mexican Culture. She’s the Founder/Producer of Corazón•Arte•Cultura, a radio/social media platform, former Board President of… LEARN MORE