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OFM Lunch and Learn on 5/5: LLN

4/30/2021

 
The topic of discussion: Latino Leadership Network
Location:  Online (to register see below)
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Date: May 5th, 2021
Time:  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Facilitator: Abby Chavez and Tony Griego
 
Background:
 
LLN is a business resource group that strives to provide Latinos and their allies in state government a place where they feel a sense of community, learn new things that help them in their professions, and meet other fellow Latino state workers. During this Lunch and Learn Abby and Tony will cover a number of Latino topics of interest to state HR practitioners.

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Solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

4/30/2021

 
Fellow BUILD Members,
Please see the below statement released from the Washington Immigrant Network (WIN) in response to crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. We are saddened by the recent hate acts committed against these communities. We are joined together in solidarity with WIN and the AAPI communities against Anti-Asian hate and discrimination and bigotry in all forms.

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Inslee statement on trial verdict

4/20/2021

 
April 20, 2021.

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today regarding the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

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BUILD's next general membership meeting is 5/20/21

4/15/2021

 
Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD) invites you to our next General Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 20th from 9:00 to 12:00pm! 
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​If you cannot attend the full session, please join us as you are able and where you will most benefit and contribute.

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Teen Peer Advocates Program Sexual Assault Fair

4/14/2021

 
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and Teen Peer Advocates Program (TPAP) is hosting a series of virtual presentations by youth advocates on topics surrounding gender based violence. These presentations are free and open to the community, but RSVP is required. Please share widely! A zoom link will be shared out to all registered participants.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE IN OLYMPIA!

4/14/2021

 
The City of Olympia wants to hear from Black, Indigenous, People of Color to discuss race and equity in Olympia.
  • What? We are a hosting an invitation-only conversation about race and equity in
  • Olympia to inform a new Commission focused on social justice and anti-oppression.
  • Why? The City of Olympia seeks to amplify and document the experiences and voices
  • from marginalized groups impacted by social and institutional injustice to build an
  • equitable, just and thriving community.
  • Who? Olympia residents who identify as members of the Black, Indigenous, People of
  • Color communities. Youth are welcome!
  • When? Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where? The conversation will be held virtually, on Zoom. Space is limited to 40 seats.

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A journey of understanding, By Marvin Williams

4/8/2021

 
In the military it is instilled in you that the person to your left and right may one day be responsible for saving your life.  The worst-case scenario is you could be on the battlefield and must depend on someone you don’t know to help you survive.  That’s powerful and it stays with you long after you leave service.  I believe this is an unspoken bond, unique to Veterans.  And in my opinion, that this is why the effects of sexual violence in the military are even harder to overcome; Veterans often struggle long after they leave the service.

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