Seattle-based BlackPast.org will honor the life and legacy of its founder, Quintard Taylor Jr., with a community celebration Saturday, Feb. 7 at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship church in Kent.
The free public event will feature music, dance and devotionals celebrating Black history, which Taylor dedicated his life to preserving, according to a Jan. 13 press release from BlackPast.org. The celebration begins at 3 p.m. at the church, 19300 108th Ave. SE.
A renowned historian, educator, author and Fulbright Scholar, Taylor died in September 2025, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the informational landscape for Black history worldwide, according to the press release. This celebration honors Taylor’s life, legacy, and the enduring impact of his work, while looking forward to the future of BlackPast.org as it approaches its 20th anniversary…