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Submitted to the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs and signed by Governor Jay Inslee on January 25, 2022. Download a pdf copy   Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968), was a man of great integrity, values, and principles. If alive today, Reverend Dr. King would be 92 years old. Leading the effort toward social justice and equality, Reverend Dr. King’s impact went beyond his local community to inspire change in America and the world. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
The newly created Washington State Office of Equity was established by the legislature and signed into law in April 2020 because the Legislature found that:
 Community Members are invited to apply online by January 14, 2022: olympiawa.gov/advisory
For more information about recruitment contact Olivia Salazar de Breaux: osalazar@ci.olympia.wa.us The purpose of the Social Justice & Equity Commission is to "eliminate racism and fulfill human rights for a just and equitable Olympia for all people." The Commission will serve as a welcoming place to file complaints on racial, social justice, human rights violations, and other forms of discrimination, and where people will be provided transparent investigation and resolution of these complaints. The commission will also connect community members to resources and assistance in navigating city or state systems, participate in community-wide education and outreach on equity and racial justice, and ultimately enable those from historically marginalized communities to have a voice in City government.  La-Sandra Jones-Owens will step down from her position as one of BUILD's Executive Team Assistants. Thank you La-Sandra for your hard work and dedication to BUILD's 2021 - 2022 team!
At this time BUILD is evaluating its administrative needs and will keep our members updated of potential changes. Thank you and best wishes, La-Sandra! public listening session: The transition to electric transportation continues to accelerate11/23/2021
The future will be electric! Washington State wants to hear from you about mapping and forecasting our shared transportation future. The 2021 State Energy Strategy estimates that one million internal combustion vehicles need to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030 to meet the state’s target for reducing greenhouse gases. By 2035 all new car sales will need to be electric. How will charging/fueling infrastructure develop and change during that time? How can the state optimize the use of public dollars?  BUILD was present to witness the unveiling of the George Bush monument at the Capitol Campus on November 19. Though cold and overcast, dozens watched as remarks were given by members of the Washington State Historical Society, Representative Debra Entenman, and former Representative Eric Pettigrew. Read about WSHS’ efforts to highlight Black history in Washington State Read the WSHS press release about the George Bush monument Read more about the monument on the DES website BUILD was present to live stream the event on Facebook Original posting: Please join Washington State Historical Society for the unveiling of a NEW MONUMENT on the capitol campus celebrating the life and contributions of pioneer GEORGE BUSH and his FAMILY November 19, 2021 Remarks begin at 12 noon, rain or shine–bring an umbrella!   Happy Veterans Day!
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th to honor military veterans - people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. As proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson, Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, originally marked the day to honor veterans. It was established after World War I to remember the “war to end all wars.” World War I, also known as the Great War, was one of the deadliest conflicts in history. During the Great War, more than 700,000 Black Americans enlisted in the military service. Program Overview
What is the Working Families Tax Credit? The Working Families Tax Credit program was recently funded by the Washington State Legislature through the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1297. Starting in 2023, the credit will provide approximately 400,000 Washingtonians with a one-time payment if the applicant applies for the credit and meets the eligibility requirements for the year that the applicant is applying for. Eligibility for the credit mirrors the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) but differs in a few unique ways. The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is pleased to announce an open competitive process to select a consultant to identify and survey historic sites in the State of Washington relating to Black history.
Specifically, we are soliciting the services of historians and architectural historians to identify Black “creators” (architects, designers, engineers, artists, builders, etc) who have made contributions to Washington’s built environment and help tell the full story of Washington state history. The contract award amount is $50,000 and proposals are due December 15, 2021. Link to proposal. By Sherina James.
Ms. James contributed to this article in her personal capacity. The views expressed do not represent the views of the Washington State Department of Corrections, the Pierce County Commission Against Domestic Violence, or the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy. This article was originally published in the Fall 2014 issue of Ending Our Silence, a newsletter of the African American Domestic Peace Project (AADPP).  A message from LaNesha DeBardelaben, President & CEO of the Northwest African American Museum:
Hello Friends, I am writing to personally invite you to upcoming programs at NAAM that center and celebrate African American history, art, and culture. Starting tonight and going through mid-November, NAAM has organized a plethora of empowering and educational programs that inspire and inform. All programs are free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you soon. BUILD is a business resource group (BRG) for members of the Black Community and their allies in Washington State service. We are supported by Executive Order 21-01. Find information about all BRGs from the Office of Financial Management. For more information about BUILD, please contact us or visit our website.
BUILD's general membership meetings are the 3rd Thursday each month. Washington State Department of Health developed the Birth Equity Project to invest in community programming to improve birth outcomes for Black, African American, Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaska Native women and infants in Washington. DOH is offering funds for projects that serve and benefit black birthing families.
Hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt across the economy. The federal eviction moratorium expires this week, on July 31st.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) partnered on a housing assistance website to help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic. If you missed CSD’s Black Lives Matter Day event on July 13th, 2021, the recording is now available for viewing! The session is available to state employees who have access to The Learning Center (TLC) and can be searched by name or course code #140780.
Funding is available to develop and enhance healing centered support and culturally and community specific services for BIPOC and unserved individuals who have experienced hurt, harm or crime. Services and activities must be provided by organizations that are operated by and for the community to be served. This application is responsive to the section of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) State Plan “Programs operated by and for historically marginalized populations.”
Eligibility is restricted to applicants that can demonstrate they are culturally based, directed, and substantially controlled by individuals from the specific BIPOC/unserved population served. Applications are due August 19, 2021. For more information, visit the Office of Crime Victim Advocacy’s Grants and Funding website. Take a moment to remember our 2020-2021 leadership. Thank you to Edwina Martin-Arnold for taking over for Phil White!
BUILD's new Chair is Sascha Nixon (left) and Co-Chair is Tyrone Jordan-Oliver (right)  Executive Assistants are La-Sandra Jones-Owens (left) and Yeni Castaneto (right)  Saturday, June 19th, 2021:
Event: Juneteenth Stop the Hate Rally Time: 9:00 AM Location: Heritage Park fountains Event Info: A “celebration gathering” to celebrate Juneteenth. Sign-waving, speeches, performances by young poets and singers to raise awareness around anti-Asian violence and hate. Puget Sound Energy has recently relaunched our COVID Bill Assistance Program to help residential customers facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. This opportunity is designed to help get our customers back on track and we can use your help sharing the message and application to apply for financial support.
This program allows customers to receive:
Additional details for this program can be found in the attached PDF or by visiting pse.com/assistance This is a timely message and we hope that this opportunity can reach customers to apply by August 1, 2021. OFM lunch and learn: How HR can help create a more inclusive workplace for people of color6/10/2021
The topic of discussion: How HR can help create a more inclusive workplace for people of color
Location: Online (to register see below) Date: July 7th, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Facilitators: Michaela Doelman and Connie Terry Research shows that diverse and inclusive workplaces have higher levels of performance and engagement but that workplaces that only focus on diversity without inclusion create workplaces where diverse staff are either highly unengaged or outright leave. SHRM describes the inclusion piece of D&I as “making sure those different voices are heard and valued and that they contribute to the performance” of your organization. In this Lunch and Learn, the members of the BUILD Business Resource Group will share with you tips on how workforce data can be used to measure inclusion, tips on how HR professionals can help influence a more inclusive workplace, and share with you some voices of BRG members on what an inclusive workplace would look like for them. |
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