
YAKIMA, Wash. – A number of organizations in Yakima are holding a month-long series of events for Black History Month.
On February 1, a presentation on Yakima’s diverse history and the contributions local Black pioneers and their families made to the Yakima Valley is planned for the Union Gap Library.
Former Seattle Seahawk, Shaquem Griffin will be the headline speaker for events on February 12 and 13 at the OIC Henry Beauchamp Community Center, OIC of Washington and the Yakima Rotary.
The first player with one hand to be drafted in the NFL plans to share his inspiring story.
On February 27, an event at Yakima Valley College closes out Black History Month. Diversity Series and Robert Trimble Consulting will be hosting the Black History Luncheon with Genius Potential doing Epic Rap Battles
Schedule of events:
Yakima’s Diverse History presentation
Union Gap Library
108 W. Ahtanum Rd.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 1:30 -2:30 p.m.
Community Dinner with Shaquem Griffin
OIC Henry Beauchamp Community Center
1211 South Seventh Street, Yakima, Washington
February 12, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
To register, the OIC has set up a form or call 509-575-6114.
Young Leaders with Shaquem Griffin
OIC of Washington
815 Fruitvale Boulevard, Yakima, Washington
February 13, 2025 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
To register, the OIC has set up a form
Rotary Luncheon featuring Shaquem Griffin
Yakima Rotary (Downtown)
10 North Eighth Street, Yakima, Washington
February 13, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
If you would like to attend, the cost to attend is $19.00, and lunch is included
email yakimarotary@yakimarotary.org to secure your spot
Black History Luncheon with Genius Potential doing Epic Rap Battles
Yakima Valley College Conference Center
1704 West Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima, Washington
February 27, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To register, the OIC has set up a form.