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jobs for the week of 6/29/20

6/29/2020

 
Women's Commission job announcement ​

White Accountability Listening Sessions

6/26/2020

 
Fellow state employees,

In support of Blacks United In Leadership and Diversity (BUILD) and the Black community, the Washington State Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council Events Subcommittee invites you to the “We Can’t Be Silent: White Accountability Listening Sessions” for state employees.

More info below.

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Help us learn about food security in Wa!

6/23/2020

 
The University of Washington and Washington State University, with support from Tacoma Community College, have created the Washington State Food Security Survey to gain a better understanding of how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has impacted economic security and food access for Washington State residents. The survey is both computer and smart phone-capable. All Washington State residents who are 18 years or older are invited to participate! 

More info below.

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Inslee: Task Force on policing, racial justice

6/22/2020

 
Inslee announces task force members to address issues of policing and racial justice...

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State Employee Survey Demographics

6/22/2020

 
2020 Statewide Employee Engagement Survey Demographic Questions:

BUILD appreciates the presentation in our May meeting and the opportunity to take part in the 2020 Employee Engagement Demographic Questions survey. We look forward to turning science into action. Below is the response from OFM on the survey. Remember, we can’t improve what we don’t measure.

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Governor Jay inslee on Juneteenth:

6/19/2020

 
Dear fellow state employee,
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Today is Juneteenth, the day we commemorate and recognize as Freedom Day for slaves in Galveston, Texas who were told they were free by Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that became effective in January 1863. This is a day of reflection, acknowledgement, celebration and action.

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Edmonds College, Scholarship

6/18/2020

 
A message from ​Gregory T. Hinton, Vice President of Finance and Operations, Edmonds College.

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Edmonds College Observes Juneteenth

6/18/2020

 
From their website: You are invited to join us in observing Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day or Independence Day, is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. 

More info below.

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Poverty reduction meeting 6/23/20

6/18/2020

 
Poverty Reduction Work Group: "We want your feedback on the 10-year Plan to Reduce Poverty and Inequality. Join us to learn about the 8 strategies." More info below.

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VIRTUAL people's gathering: 7/9/2020

6/17/2020

 
"The People’s Gathering is a professional/personal development learning experience that provides a supportive space in which participants can engage in frank and open dialogue about race and racial disparities that are systemically present in work, school and everyday life."
​Find more info about this virtual event below!

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WA Therapy fund

6/17/2020

 
Our new Resources page is growing, find information about the WA Therapy Fund after the jump.

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Juneteenth Week: SEATTLE Urban League

6/16/2020

 
From their website: "Our purpose is to honor and remember a special milestone in black history: June 19, 1865. On this day, African Americans forced into slavery in the United States were officially and legally free (ish)." More info after the jump.

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BUILD Honors PRIDE Month

6/15/2020

 
Blacks United In Diversity and Leadership supports the LGBTQ+ community, and honors Pride Month.

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webinar: Round Table on Allyship, 6/11/20

6/10/2020

 
Hosted by Marilyn Strickland and Sam Cho. More info after the jump.

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events: 6/11/20-6/13/20

6/10/2020

 
BUILD was made aware of the following events. Please love one another and stay safe.

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Bravely webinar: 6/11/20

6/10/2020

 
A live discussion about how the ongoing national conversation about racism is impacting life at work for everyone, particularly Black people. Register after the jump.

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6/19/2020 declared juneteenth!

6/5/2020

 
Governor Jay Inslee declares June 19, 2020 "Juneteenth" in a ceremonial declaration!
Read the original 6/5/2020 announcement from BUILD below.

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DIN: "We stand with you"

6/5/2020

 
A message from DIN, Washington State's Disability Inclusion Network, a fellow BRG.

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Black Lives Must Matter

6/4/2020

 
A message from the Department of Health.

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On the Death of George Floyd

6/4/2020

 
A message from the Office of Administrative Hearings.

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To BUILD, on behalf of WIN

6/4/2020

 
A message from the Washington Immigrant Network (WIN), a fellow BRG. 

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To BUILD, on behalf of RAIN

6/4/2020

 
A message from the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN), a fellow Washington State BRG.

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Tacoma Chamber and EDB

6/4/2020

 
Read a joint message from the Tacoma Chamber and  Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County.

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These are tough times

6/4/2020

 
More messages from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

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We're in this Together

6/3/2020

 
A message from the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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