Ricky Reyes

I am a Seattle-based oral historian and arts administrator focused on public art, Black and CHamoru storytelling, interviewing and creative activations.
Seattle Black Spatial Histories Institute
https://www.rickyreyes.com
Phone: 2533324425
Ricky Reyes is a Seattle-based, Tacoma-born, researcher, creative, oral historian and Public Art Project Manager. Trained in critical race theory and public policy at Seattle University and in oral history through Seattle's Black Spatial Histories Institute, Ricks previous research, writing, art, and photography explore epistemologies to better understand assumptions on race, class, and gender that produce real-life sociopolitical impacts on people of color and those at the center of structural oppression and ways to use storytelling and creative expression to tell these stories. Rickys work experience includes community outreach and program management at and in partnership with arts organizations such as the Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle University, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, Tacoma Division of Community and Economic Development (Arts & Cultural Vitality), Napster Streaming (Rhapsody), Wa Na Wari and Seattle Theatre Group.

Experience

(2023-Present) Restorative Justice in Seattle Public Schools -- WA-BLOC, Black Heritage Society of Washington State, University of Washington(2023) Waterfront Story Edits -- Friends of the Waterfront Seattle(2023) McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development Oral Histories -- Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (2022) A More Perfect Union (https://www.humanities.org/a-more-perfect-union/) -- Humanities Washington(2021-23) Seattle Waterfront Oral Histories (Waterfront & Union Organizing and Black/Indigenous Contributions) -- Wa Na Wari, Black Heritage Society Washington State

Regions Available for Work

    Other Regions: Seattle|| WA

    Specialty

    I am a Seattle-based oral historian and arts administrator focused on public art, Black and CHamoru storytelling, interviewing and creative activations.

    Subject Areas

      • Local/Regional Histories:
      • Longshore and Waterfront Histories (Seattle, WA), Restorative Justice Practices in Seattle Public Schools

      Purpose of Contact

      • I am available to answer questions, or provide mentorship to other oral historians
      • I am available for hire - as an oral historian, consultant, presenter, educator, or related services
      • I am available to collaborate - on research, community projects, artistic endeavors, or other joint undertakings with peers
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