Activists from Seattle

Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore ( ; formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper. A native of Seattle, Washington, he started his career in 2000 as an independent artist releasing: Open Your Eyes (2000), The Language of My World (2005), and The Unplanned Mixtape (2009). He rose to international success collaborating with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2009–2016).

American burlesque performer, actress and author (1911–1970)

American travel writer and television host

American activist and former Black Panther captain

Katherine Barrett Wilson is an American politician and activist who is the 58th mayor of Seattle since taking office in 2026. Wilson is the co-founder and executive director of the Transit Riders Union, a group that focuses on improving public transportation and workers' rights. In August 2025, Wilson placed first in the primary for the 2025 Seattle mayoral election and advanced to the general election against incumbent mayor Bruce Harrell, whom she ultimately defeated.