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Article written By- RaChelle Nelson, Co-Lead- BUILDs History & Activities Subcommittee 
The History & Activities subcommittee for BUILD is ran by-Undra Simpson, Lead and RaChelle Nelson,Co-Lead (In picture).
This subcommittee puts on the Black History Month and Juneteenth Celebrations for government employees! On February 20, 2025, BUILD (Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity) celebrated Black History Month at The Evergreen State College – Tacoma Campus. BUILD is a business resource group for Black Washington State employees and our allies. The celebration's theme was “African Americans and Labor”, highlighting the significant contributions of Black people to the workforce across various sectors. This includes skilled and unskilled labor, free and unfree labor, and even community-based work, throughout history. At the event, we were delighted to have a message from Governor Ferguson, along with speakers including Professor Nathan Webster, Marketing Consultant; April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; and Chana Lawson, Chair of the Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective Political Committee & President of the Black Women’s Caucus Tacoma Chapter. Attendees enjoyed an interactive Kahoot hosted by Dr. Shamyka Sutton, a 360-degree photo booth, a Black history exhibition, and the musical interludes of the BUILD choir. The BUILD mission is to: Improve the experiences of Black state employees, Increase representation in leadership positions, Give voice to the Black perspective, And BUILD each other up as we move forward. Learn More: www.BUILDwa.org 
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