Every year, Elder Dawn Mason hosts a community fish fry at her home in Columbia City. This year was particularly special for Mason — as the former state representative Celebrated her 80th birthday on the 30th anniversary of her fish fry.
The event, which drew over 300 community members under the theme “Boots on the Ground”, featured Dawn’s salty, flaky fried catfish, the Double Dutch Divas, the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, line dancing, and live music by Michael Powers. The event buzzed with energy as generations of Seattleites came together in a vibrant display of unity and culture.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made the event even more special, as he surprised Mason by presenting her a Key to the City as he acknowledged her contribution as a longtime community advocate and State Rep. for the 37th legislative district to the Greater Seattle community…