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Ujima Network October 2026

The Village

 

Issue 1 · Launch week

We promised a platform for us, by us. It’s here.

The full Ujima Network business suite is live: everything Black, African and immigrant-owned businesses need to be found, sell and grow. Free to list.

List your business free →

In this issue · What’s in the suite · Featured event · More coming up · Grants and opportunities making waves · People and businesses to know

When we started Ujima, we promised to build a platform for us, by us. Today we have delivered it, and it belongs to every business owner, organiser and neighbour in this community.

Welcome to the first issue of The Village, here every Friday with the events, businesses, grants and people making waves. Thank you for being with us from the start.

— Marsha and the Ujima team


What’s in the suite

🏪

Business page

Get found on Discover with photos, hours, your story and reviews.

🛍️

Pickup store

Sell online. Payments go straight to you.

🎟️

Ticketed events

RSVPs, reminders, QR check-in and sponsors.

📊

Dashboard

Sales, visitors and reviews at a glance.

🤝

Community console

Members, messages and events for your association.

⭐

Rewards

Neighbours earn points for supporting local.


Featured event

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST

Black Business Mixer

Sound Sports Performance and Training, 19921 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA · Hosted by Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) · $20 suggested

A night of connection, celebration and Black excellence in Lynnwood. Meet founders, recognise the people building our community, and leave with new partners. Friday 6 November, 6 PM.


Featured event

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

26th Annual Africa Day Business Forum

Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA · Hosted by African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest · Registration required

The African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest’s 26th annual forum on trade, investment and innovation between Africa and the USA. A full day at Bell Harbor on Saturday 7 November. Registration and payment are through the Chamber’s PayPal link on the event page.


Featured event

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST

Financial Operations & Profit Workshop

Tabor 100 Business Center, 7100 Fort Dent Way #100, Tukwila, WA · Hosted by Tabor 100 with U.S. Bank and Lean Revisions · $25 to attend

U.S. Bank and Lean Revisions team up to help you secure capital, manage your money and run tighter operations. Work through the Business Modeling Canvas and the Input & Output Assessment on your own business, and meet industry professionals. Tuesday 17 November, 4:30–7:30 PM at the Tabor 100 Business Center in Tukwila. Tickets $25 on Luma.


More coming up

23
Oct

Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

Día de Muertos at Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market, Seattle · Pike Place Market · Free

RSVP →
24
Oct

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PDT

Beyond the Margins: Stories from the Filipino American Community

Wing Luke Museum, Community Hall, Seattle · Wing Luke Museum with FANHS and the Filipino Community of Seattle · Free, RSVP to save a seat

RSVP →
24
Oct

Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

Prove It On Us Workshop with Akoiya Harris

ARTE NOIR, Midtown Square, Seattle · ARTE NOIR and Afrosapphix · Free, RSVP

RSVP →

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT

Health & Wellness Day at Kent Commons

Kent Commons Community Center, Green River Room, Kent · Tina · Center for MultiCultural Health · Free · first come, first served

RSVP →
31
Oct

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM PDT

Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center

Armory Food & Event Hall, Seattle Center, Seattle · Seattle Center Festál · Free

RSVP →

All events →


Grants and opportunities making waves

Closes Nov 17

Training · $25 ticket

Financial Operations & Profit Workshop

U.S. Bank, Lean Revisions and Tabor 100

Rolling

Announcement

Your Story Matters: research study for Black adults 50+ in Washington

Black Future Co-op Fund with Dynamic & Innovative Research Solutions (DIRS)

Rolling

Announcement

Seattle Black Diasporic Community Survey

Closes Oct 26

Grant · Up to 20 planning and implementation awards

Overdose Prevention at the Intersection of Public Health and Public Safety

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

Closes Oct 27

Grant · $2,000 to $8,000

Arts in Parks 2027

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks & Recreation

Closes Oct 27

Grant

Arts in Parks: arts and culture activations in Seattle

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks & Recreation

Closes Oct 30

Grant

Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program

Washington State Department of Commerce, Community Capacity Initiative

All opportunities →


People and businesses to know

Business

Nations Realty

Founded 1998 · Kennedy Akinlosotu, Founder, CEO and Designated Broker

Read →

People

Felix Ngoussou

Author · Community leader

Read →

List your business, or see Ujima in action

Own a business? List it free in a few minutes. Run a community, association or event, or want to partner with us? Book a short demo and we will show you how Ujima works. You can also just reply to this email.


Our supporters since day one

The organisations who have stood with Ujima from the start.

SP

Seattle Parks & Recreation

CS

City of Seattle Office of Economic Development

AC

African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest

P

Penpal

BB

Black-Owned Business Excellence

RR

RUDD RUBB Initiative

WA

Washington African Diaspora Coalition

VB

Venture Black

UI

Urban Impact

OST Connector


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