In recognition of Women's History Month, Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods has recently spotlighted a celebration dedicated to the High Point Mommas, a group of local women acknowledged for their activism and unwavering commitment to the well-being of their neighborhood in the '60s and '70s. The department collaborated with community member Tracey Thompson, whose mother was among the celebrated Mommas, to organize an event to commemorate these women's contributions to their community and to the broader civil rights movement in Seattle.

The celebration was part of the "Stories in Place" series and provided a space for present-day and former residents of High Point to gather, reflect, and share narratives highlighting the rich history of their locale. The event served not only as a reunion but as an educational forum where untold stories came to light, bringing depth and nuance to the collective understanding of Seattle's past. According to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website, attendees had the chance to "reminisce about their experience growing up in the neighborhood, and hear many untold stories of Seattle’s history."

Tracey Thompson, the driving force behind the event, has been vocal about the significant impact the High Point Mommas had on the community, both in their time and in lasting legacy. Advocating for children and fighting against the injustices of their day, these women represent a strand of Seattle's civil rights tapestry that has for too long gone without widespread acknowledgment. 

This celebration underscores a less-celebrated facet of Women's History Month: the homage paid to not just the public and well-documented figures, but also the collective backbone of communities – the mothers, the caretakers, the quiet warriors whose daily battles have, brick by brick, built the defenses against which inequality crashes and crumbles. "She wanted to honor these women for their work in advocating for their community and their children," according to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, as Tracey Thompson emphasizes the personal stakes and community spirit driving their activism.