Reagan Jackson

Reagan Jackson is a writer, artist, activist, international educator and award winning journalist. She's been a regular contributor to the Seattle Globalist since 2013. Her self published works include two children's books (Coco LaSwish: A Fish from a Different Rainbow and Coco LaSwish: When Rainbows Go Blue) and three collections of poetry (God, Hair, Love, and America, Love and Guatemala, and Summoning Unicorns). To find out more check her out at www.rejjarts.com.
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Global travel shapes views of diversity in higher ed

by Reagan Jackson
The National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education's international trips help give global context to the work of helping students of color.
Apr 9, 2019

Belize group builds movement for lesbian and bisexual community

by Reagan Jackson
Promoting Empowerment Through Awareness of Lesbian and Bisexual Women (PETAL) came from a need for support and education for lesbian and bisexual women in Belize.
Apr 2, 2019

Reflecting on a year after taking a plunge into The Deep End

by Reagan Jackson
Reagan Jackson and poet Anastacia Renee started The Deep End to create and amplify stories of hope in Seattle's communities of color.
Nov 7, 2018

Maru Mora-Villalpando in her own words

by Reagan Jackson
Maru Mora-Villalpando, the 2018 Globalist of the Year, talks about her life and her advocacy in her own words.
Oct 22, 2018

“Not Your Typical Muslims” explores spectrum of identities

by Reagan Jackson
Photographer Garo Guyo wants to bring awareness to the diverse identities and perspectives in the Muslim community.
Aug 7, 2018

Reinventing yourself: a conversation with Dr. Nell Irvin Painter

by Reagan Jackson
At 64, Nell Irvin Painter retired from her successful career in academia and set off for art school.
Jul 6, 2018

Poet Carlynn Newhouse reflects on creative process and opening for Questlove

by Reagan Jackson
The 18-year-old talks inspiration, Instagram as a writing tool and her plans to attend Howard University.
May 23, 2018

Human rights activist Naomi Tutu sees hope in restorative justice, reparations

by Reagan Jackson
The YWCA Seattle King Snohomish luncheon will feature Naomi Tutu, daughter of Noble Peace Prize winner, Desmond Tutu.
Apr 17, 2018

“Queer, Mama. Crossroads” brings visibility to invisible trauma

by Reagan Jackson
Seattle Civic Poet Anastacia-Renee Tolbert's "Queer, Mama. Crossroads" breaks silence over police violence against queer black mothers.
Apr 12, 2018

Howie Echo-Hawk confronts Native genocide through comedy

by Reagan Jackson
Howie Echo-Hawk, a member of the Pawnee Nation, pulls no punches with his stand-up comedy act that tackles the realities of being Native American.
Feb 27, 2018

Inclusive transcendence of “Bet Ya Ungodly Things” extends beyond stage

by Reagan Jackson
Both the onstage and offstage experience at Gay City demonstrated how theater could be truly inclusive of all.
Jan 17, 2018

Why “Black Imagination” is so necessary

by Reagan Jackson
"Black Imagination: The States of Matter" pictures a world where black issues, black love, black joy is at the center and the struggle is not the focus.
Jan 12, 2018

Brad and Becky from Bellevue are coming to Rainier Beach

by Reagan Jackson
How long can Rainier Beach retain its roots in this housing market?
Jan 4, 2018

Theatre’s “Dear White People” probes meaning of resistance through artists of color

by Reagan Jackson
Not to be confused with the TV series, the fourth "Dear White People" at Theatre Off Jackson centers the voices and viewpoints of theater artists of color.
Nov 15, 2017

Forward Flux double feature brings complex cultural conversations to stage

by Reagan Jackson
The double bill of “las mariposas Y los muertos” and “No More Sad Things” offers thought-provoking theater and complexity around culture.
Sep 27, 2017

Ari Glass unveils golden vision of South Seattle at Pacific Tower

by Reagan Jackson
Gold embodies the light of South end's diverse residents, as Ari Glass paints it in new works on permanent display at Pacific Tower.
Sep 6, 2017

Self-care as a form of resistance

by Reagan Jackson
In the current political and social climate, my thoughts turned not to surrender, but survival — and the necessity of prioritizing one's own well-being.
Jul 31, 2017

The necessity of black joy

by Reagan Jackson
A dance party at Othello Park created a space to celebrate and experience black joy amidst times of conflict.
Jul 18, 2017

Minority cannabis business owners to help people clear marijuana records

by Reagan Jackson
The Minority Cannabis Business Association's May 20 event aims to help people file the paperwork to clear their marijuana arrest records.
May 17, 2017

Jessamyn Stanley on being fat, black and a yoga instructor

by Reagan Jackson
Jessamyn Stanley, yoga instructor and body positive activist, wants yoga to be accessible to those who need it most.
Apr 20, 2017