Alfred & Isabell Masters
Did you know Alfred Masters was the first African American to be enlisted in the United States Marine Corps? On June 25, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 8802; the elimination of racial discrimination from federal departments, agencies, the military, and from private defense contractors. Masters was sworn in on June 1st, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 12:01 a.m. with his wife Isabell by his side.
The initial group of Black USMC recruits were not immediately trained because separate, segregated facilities had not been completed. These and subsequent recruits were organized into the 51st Composite Defense Battalion, a static artillery unit intended to hold land against attack.
An educator by profession, his wife Isabell Masters taught in California, New York, Nevada and Kansas during her career. Her father was of African American and German descent. Masters started her own political party, called the Looking Back Party - and was a candidate for U.S. President during the 1984, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. She also ran as a Republican. In 2000, she was a write-in candidate in Kansas alongside George W. Bush and Al Gore. Her five presidential campaigns are the most for any woman in U.S. history. She passed away 2011 but is one of eleven Black women who have run for the U.S. presidency.
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Supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Flex Fund helps small businesses and nonprofits access affordable loans they need to thrive.
Small businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to $250,000 and the money can be spent flexibly, including on payroll, utilities & rent, supplies, marketing & advertising, building improvements or repairs, and other business expenses. With competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options, the new Washington Small Business Flex Fund 2 is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits access funds to grow and thrive.
For more information, click HERE
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Entrepreneurship Workshop Wednesdays are hosted by community resource partners on the last Wednesday of every month. These workshops are designed for early stage or mature entrepreneurs interested in expanding their business development knowledge to help their business achieve the next level.
Some of the topics covered in these workshop include, but not limited to, marketing in the digital world, certification, improving credit and managing debt, and banking.
Next workshops: Sign Up
September 25th: 6 p.m.
October 30th: TBD
November 20th (Holiday Date): TBD
December 11th (Holiday Date): TBD
Workshops unless noted otherwise will be held at the ECCO (Entrepreneurship Community & Cultural Office) located at: 3000 S. Alaska St. Seattle, WA 98108
If you have any questions, please contact entrepreneurship@urbanleague.org.
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 Dont just talk about it - be about it! The Kitsap County Commission on Children & Youth and Kitsap Public Health District are co-hosting a youth forum.
Tuesday, October 15
Norm Dicks Government Center - 345 6th Street, Bremerton
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Local policy makers present to listen to youth ideas and concerns. Youth offerings of new and fresh perspectives will contribute to the creation of laws, rules, and regulations for the future.
Register online by scanning the QR code. For more information or questions email youthforum@kitsappublichealth.org. Read the full announcement here
 YOU can create the poster for the LARGEST sporting event in the history of Washington State! 🌲
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Seattle in 2026! ⚽ FIFA needs you to create a poster design that will represent Seattle and Washington to many millions across the globe! Think of it - the world will see YOUR work!
FOUR finalists will be selected and each will receive a $2,500 finalist fee!
You may enter by either submitting a final design OR submitting your portfolio along with a concept statement!
REGISTER TODAY at: www.seattlefwc26.org/poster-contest
Participants need to register online by September 27, and final submissions are due by October 20th.
Must be over the age of 18 & a resident of Washington to qualify.
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