Black joy lives and breathes in Colman Commons. Looking back at these photo booth snapshots from Deaunte Damper's birthday celebration at Colman Commons, the room overflowed with Black joy, laughter, and pure love, expertly captured by Smile Patrol NW.

We’re still riding the wave of radical joy from May when friends, family, and allies gathered to celebrate We Live In Color host Deaunte Damper’s birthday and his appointment as 2026 Seattle Pride Grand Marshal.