The G.O.O.D. Girls and B.A.D. Boyz Bring A New Hope
Local performers young and old come together to celebrate a diverse neighborhood
By Seattle Mag September 25, 2015
Go ahead, watch the video below. I’ll personally pay you $5 if you don’t get the chills. I’ll wait.
Okay, now that that’s settled, let me give you some details about what’s going on: On October 1, local immigrant and refugee youth from the Rainier Vista neighborhood of South Seattle are coming together to throw a block party to bolster the community and show unity is not just a word located in the dictionary.
A press release for the event states, “Named, ‘Beautify the Block,’ the youth-led showcase will highlight local talent, community members, nonprofit orgs and business vendors with the intention to bridge the gap between neighbors and community based organizations, as well as demonstrate youth talent.”
The event will feature The G.O.O.D. (Girls Out here Opening Doors) Girls and B.A.D. (Build and Develop) Boyz, the lovely kids in the video above.
The “Beautify the Block” community block party will be held on Thursday, October 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Rainier Vista Central Park. Local acts such as Raz Simone, Nikkita Oliver and Jamil Suleman will perform, as well as neighborhood youth, with appearances by local District 2 candidates Bruce Harrell and Tammy Morales. For more information, contact Yasmin Habib of the World Mind Creation Academy.
Check it out, people!
For more information on the Beautify the Block project, call (425) 772 3846, or email WorldMindCreation@gmail.com.
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