by blacksmith
on September 11, 2014
in Allies, Coop News, Fundraising
Here at Black Coffee we get the pleasure of being on the receiving end of the sweet things people have to say about the cafe, the stories of special moments they have shared here, and their thoughts about the cafe. These kind words help remind us why we work so hard to sustain this project. […]
by blacksmith
on August 22, 2014
in Busy-ness, Coop News, Fundraising, Infoshop
The first two years of the cooperative have been spent at 501 E. Pine in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Over that time the co-op has GROWN, from infancy to toddler-hood. We have made leaps and bounds, and now we are ready to grow some more! We want to grow our capacity to strengthen […]
by blacksmith
on August 17, 2014
in Allies
Over the last few days it’s been impossible to ignore the incredible solidarity shown by the people of ferguson, mo in the face of overwhelming militarized police aggression. hella respect to all the people in the streets of ferguson, day and night. anger and from seattle. we’d like to share links to solidarity events here […]
by blacksmith
on July 28, 2014
in Allies
Rising Tide Seattle Press Release (photos below): For Immediate Release: 7:15am, Monday, July 28, 2014, Anacortes Tesoro Refinery Residents Blockade Tracks To Protest Dangerous Oil-By-Rail Projects UPDATE - 12pm - Three lockdown blockaders have been extracted, arrested, and taken to Mt. Vernon Jail. Donations for legal defense can be made through httpss://t.co/GMbQhUmdTm Anacortes - Three […]
by blacksmith
on May 6, 2014
in Busy-ness, Coop News, Events
Hello Black Coffee Family! There are three special events we’d like it highlight this month. We’ll send a separate email out highlighting May Day festivities - however, Black Coffee will be closed for May Day as a holiday for the workers. 1. Meet Coffee Farmers! This Friday, 4/25 will be a rare opportunity to meet […]
by blacksmith
on January 14, 2014
in Allies, Infoshop
Hello Black Coffee Family!!! A few of us in the Black Coffee & Anarres Press collectives are putting together a very special collection of stories, memories & magic. Now that Black Coffee has successfully vaulted itself around the sun, speeding at thousands of miles per hours, and somehow didn’t get destroyed by asteroids or interstellar […]
by blacksmith
on January 13, 2014
in Busy-ness, Coop News
The Black Coffee Co-op is looking to expand! If you love making coffee, want to smash the state, and like to play well with others, this may be the position for you. Here’s some of what we’re looking for: radical anti-state, anti-capitalist, anti-authoritarian politics (you don’t need to quote old radicals, but you should know […]
by blacksmith
on December 30, 2013
in Allies, Busy-ness, Events
Tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, black coffee will be closing at 7pm. Please join us for a noise demonstration at 8pm at the local Juvenile Hall, 12th and alder, to show these kids they are loved and remembered. Black Coffee will reopen on 1/1 at 9am.
by blacksmith
on December 29, 2013
in Busy-ness, Coop News, Fundraising
Hello Black Coffee Family! Temperatures are freezing, first frost set in early, and we are due for a cold cold winter! If you’ve got plenty of warm clothes, warm food, and warm friends - Black Coffee encourages you to share some of that abundance. Peace for the Streets by Kids for the Streets, or “PSKS”, […]
by blacksmith
on December 29, 2013
in Coop News
Hello Black Coffee Family! The pretty colors are upon us as autumn sets in and the suns begins to hibernate. This is a time of harvest and foraging to prepare for the winter and give thanks to the Earth for providing us with all our needs. And in this spirit we would like to share […]