Gov. Gregoire celebrates opening of Northwest African-American Museum

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2008

SEATTLE � Gov. Chris Gregoire today celebrated the opening of the new Northwest African-American Museum in Seattle.

�I am certain that Washingtonians and people from far and wide will come to experience the Northwest African-American Museum� said Gregoire. �The rich history of the region�s African-American community is on full display here -- from the hard times to the good times -- and everything in between.�

The governor was pleased to be able to participate in the opening of the museum alongside community leaders. The state provided $2.5 million in funding for the Urban League Village and the African-American Museum.

�The governor has been a strong supporter of the Northwest African-American Museum,� said Carver Gayton, executive director of the Northwest African-American Museum. �The museum has been in the hearts and minds of the Seattle community for a generation. The opening of the museum is the culmination of the efforts of leaders such as Governor Gregoire.�

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