Susan Fried

Susan Fried has been a photographer for over 35 years. She has spent the last 20 years working as a photojournalist for the Skanner Newspaper covering Seattle’s Black Community.
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Black Panther Party celebrates 50 years in Seattle

by Susan Fried
The celebration focused on the Black Panther Party's legacy in Seattle and highlighted civil rights activism from the 1960s to today.
May 7, 2018

May Day march highlights Youth Jail, extrajudicial killings in Philippines

by Susan Fried
One group of May Day marchers centered womxn of color and families, and focused on the No New Youth Jail effort and the recent wave of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines.
May 2, 2018

Hundreds become U.S. citizens July 4 at Seattle Center

by Susan Fried
More than 500 people from 67 countries took the oath to become US Citizens at the annual July 4 ceremony at Seattle Center.
Jul 5, 2017

Upbeat crowds return for “Bubblin Brown Sugar” dance competition

by Susan Fried
In its second year back from hiatus, the sold-out Bubbling Brown Sugar dance competition on Saturday brought out the crowds!
May 2, 2017
Fai Mathews, left, has been at most every MLK Day Celebration for the last two decades, always carrying the same picture of Dr. King. (Photo by Susan Fried)

Photos: 35 years of Seattle MLK celebrations

by Susan Fried
Looking back over decades of celebrations of Dr. King’s legacy, it’s clear Seattle has the strength to face our new challenges.
Jan 11, 2017
A Mini Central District Panther Cheerleader shows some spirit during the Cheer Competition. (Photo by Susan Fried)

These photos of Seattle youth cheer squads are exactly what you need right now

by Susan Fried
Youth cheer teams from around Seattle and South King County met last weekend to show off their strength and skill.
Nov 10, 2016
Beacon Hill Cowboy Junior Jarel Craig (center) and his teammates warm up before their game against the Renton Rangers. (Photo by Susan Fried)

Photos: On the field with Seattle’s youth football stars

by Susan Fried
For hundreds of kids in the Greater Seattle Youth Football & Cheer League, it's as much about gaining life skills and mentorship than it is about football.
Sep 10, 2016

Photos: ROOTS picnic shines light on black Seattle’s living history

by Susan Fried
Since the 70's, black families from the Seattle area have been gathering at an annual summer picnic honoring "Relatives of Old Timers in Seattle"
Sep 6, 2016
Members of the Elegance Drill Team pause in the middle of a performance. (Photo by Susan Fried)

Photos: Drill teams put the sparkle in Seattle summer

by Susan Fried
Seattle's African American and Asian American drill teams are sparkling examples of teamwork, confidence, discipline and fun.
Jul 27, 2016