Our Vision is that the Kent Black Action Commission is highly successful in implementing its overall work plan and as a result the City of Kent and all of South King County will be held up as a bright beacon of accomplishment in the areas of social and economic justice. And the Black community, as well as the community-at-large is reaping the benefits of an improved quality of life that takes full advantage of the richness of our diversity.
We are the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) and our mission is to improve and promote the social, economic, political, spiritual and educational conditions of the Black Community in Kent, Washington and the South King County area.
Diversity – Although our focus is primarily on issues that affect the Black Community, we invite everyone to come and see what KBAC is about and participate in its activities. Our membership boasts of people of diverse cultural, religious, economic, and educational backgrounds all with a common interest of enhancing our life in South King County.
Media Release Kent Black Action Commission 24914 109th PL SE Kent, WA 98030 (253) 486-9029 February 4, 2017 Kent Black Action Commission Announces: the Charles Rolland 2017 African American Legislative Day DATE: Monday February 20, 2017 TIME: 9:00pm-3:00pm PLACE: Washington State Capital,
On February 3, 2017 Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke invited Gwen Allen-Carston the Executive Director of the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) to attend the February 7, 2017 Kent City Council meeting to receive a proclamation of “African American History Month”. At the
JUNETEENTH IN KENT, WA. At the June 19th, 2012 Kent City Council Meeting, a Proclamation was issued emphasizing the significance of the Juneteenth celebration in African American history and in the heritage of the nation and the city of Kent. This was
On January 16, 2017 Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) joined with several coalition partners to conduct a legislative rally at the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington. This was the second year in a row that a rally of this type was held
KBAC member, Charles Carston, successfully delivered 25 boxes of donated items to add to the,collection at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The truck will be leaving tomorrow, heading to Baton Rouge!!
By: Richard Johnson. Lately, there has been increasing debate over what we should call ourselves, African-American, Black, Afro-American, and yes even Negro. I am not here to advocate for one descriptor or another, however I do think that any discussion about our
KBAC was started as group of concerned and knowledgeable African Americans gathered in the garage meeting area at the home of Apostle James and his wife Alice. We began by having round table discussions about how we can come together, watch out for
Kent Black Action Commission Vision Our vision is that the Kent Black Action Commission is highly successful in implementing its overall work plan and as a result the City of Kent and all of South King County will be held up as
