Chloe Collyer

Chloe Collyer is a 5th-generation Seattleite, who has dedicated their life to telling the stories of others. Chloe was raised by artists, activists and educators, and now works as a freelance photographer and documentarian who strives to record the testimonies from low-income and LGBT communities.
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Seattle students mark Black Lives Matter at School Week

by Chloe Collyer
A coalition of activists, educators and students have organized lesson plans and classrooms in Seattle become filled with discussions and activities, all inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Feb 13, 2019

Estelita’s Library offers literature, community and plátanos

by Chloe Collyer
Estelita's Library is a hidden gem tucked behind Beacon Avenue South.
Dec 17, 2018

Youth Empowerment Summit marks 50-year anniversary of Seattle Black Panthers

by Chloe Collyer
Students look at yesterday, today and tomorrow at Black Panther-sponsored Youth Empowerment Summit.
Nov 13, 2018

Seattle vigil for Pittsburgh shooting unites mourners of many faiths

by Chloe Collyer
Speakers from different religious backgrounds and political offices addressed two sets of crowds — hundreds seated inside the Temple De Hirsch Sinai and even more outside in the streets.
Oct 30, 2018

Diverse Seattle counterprotest eclipses “March Against Sharia”

by Chloe Collyer
Seattle's "March Against Sharia" was outnumbered by counterprotesters on Saturday, as they faced off in City Hall Plaza.
Jun 11, 2017

Thousands in Seattle protest for a second night against Trump’s immigration policies

by Chloe Collyer
The demonstration in Westlake Park on Sunday came a day after a protest at Sea-Tac airport against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.
Jan 30, 2017

The art of protesting Trump: Seattle residents get creative with their signs

by Chloe Collyer
In the days leading up to the inauguration of President Donald Trump, many Seattleites joined DIY nights to make posters a weekend of protests.
Jan 20, 2017

Angela Davis voices support for No Youth Jail movement

by Chloe Collyer
Hundreds of people came to Town Hall last Thursday to see Angela Davis, a prominent figure in the Black Power and anti-prison system movements.
Jan 17, 2017

Photos: Tribes, supporters rally in Seattle for Standing Rock Sioux’s pipeline battle

by Chloe Collyer
While construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline has been paused, the Standing Rock Sioux have vowed to press on.
Sep 19, 2016

More than 1,000 gather in Seattle over fatal officer-involved shootings

by Chloe Collyer
Many moved from a Westlake Park vigil over the fatal police shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling to a march on downtown streets.
Jul 8, 2016

Seattle Iraqi community commemorates bombing victims

by Chloe Collyer
The Iraqi Community Center organized a vigil at Westlake Park in Seattle Wednesday, in memory of the victims of the July 2 Baghdad bombing.
Jul 7, 2016

Photos: Trans Pride shines in the rain

by Chloe Collyer
The brutal attack on gender activist Michael M. Volz cast a shadow on this year's Trans Pride gathering, but couldn't deter the crowds at Cal Anderson.
Jun 25, 2016

Calls for unity at Seattle vigil after Orlando mass shooting

by Chloe Collyer
About 1,000 people gathered at Cal Anderson Park Sunday night, to show solidarity with the victims of a mass shooting in Orlando.
Jun 13, 2016