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"Each one teach one!": A message from BUILD

7/28/2020

 
"Each one teach one!" Although the author is unknown, the message resonates as loud today as it did the first time those words were spoken. As a Black American proverb originating during slavery and founded on the transfer of knowledge between black individuals who were denied formal learning opportunities, these four words' power is magnificent! Its message is clear. As black people, we are teachers, passionate learners, and leaders.

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security notices, weeks of 7/27, 8/3

7/28/2020

 
The Truth is Inside Out rally, Stop the Insanity in Olympia rally/protest, Riot Control (BLM march/rally).

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Overview of Housing Assistance, Legal Assistance, Fair Housing, and Equity Work in Washington State

7/28/2020

 
​Created July 2020 by Theresa Slusher, Housing Stability Manager, DSHS, ESA.

Read the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance June Report.

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John Robert Lewis, african american civil rights leader and politician

7/27/2020

 
J. R. Lewis, known to many of his constituents in Congress as John and to his innermost circle of childhood family and friends as Robert, was a scholarly, articulate, humble, and self-described God-fearing man who believed in equality, liberty and justice for all. He could be counted on to support and show up for any worthy cause. Regardless of how busy he was, he always had time for matters pertaining to social and economic justice, and equality – especially when these issues pertained to African American communities across America.

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webinar with traci Harrell - success stories

7/26/2020

 
Bigger Than Me, Success Stories with Traci Harrell is about Achieving Racial Equity & Inclusion in Business…Education, Wealth and Health. The next session is Saturday, August 8th, 10:30 am to 12 noon (PST). Zoom registration required.

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See the flyer below.

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Jobs for the week of 7/20/20

7/22/2020

 
The State of Washington posts all permanent job openings on careers.wa.gov

There are currently 477 jobs open throughout the state with 60 of those are listed under the 
management and executive management job categories! Here are just a few:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director
Employment Security
Deputy Director, Elections Secretary of State
Director of External Affairs and Community Engagement Natural Resources
Deputy Section Manager, Office of Legal Affairs Health Care Authority
L&I Records Management Supervisor Labor & Industries
Assistant Secretary of Health Services Division Corrections
Chief Financial Officer Veterans Affairs
Director of Contracts and Procurement Health
Human Resource Manager Northwest Region Transportation
Social and Health Service Leaders 

Click on Filter to search for jobs by location and in other job categories.

If you would like to have a leadership job advertised to BUILD membership or if you would like feedback on your resume, email us at BUILD@ofm.wa.gov.

CAAA Public commission meeting 7/24/20

7/21/2020

 
The Washington State Commission on African American Affairs' next public meeting is 7/24 from 3-5pm.

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Oly town halls on racial justice thru 8/13

7/21/2020

 
Join the Olympia City Council for a Hosted Panel Discussion on Racial Justice. BUILD's Chair, Megan Matthews will be presenting!

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Rental assistance

7/21/2020

 
Unemployment is available to employees whose employer has been closed by a public health official, the employer has closed due to a slow down or lack of demand, or the employer reduces hours of employees due to a lack of demand or because of a slowdown. It is also available if the employee has contracted a mild case of COVID-19 or if the employee was potentially exposed and is quarantined.

​​Find more information about local services.

Black Lives Matter Proclamation!

7/15/2020

 
Dontae Payne, Regional Representative for the South Sound and Olympic Peninsula, is part of Governor Inslee’s External Affairs (Outreach) team. He came up with the idea of a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the Black Lives Matter movement after a discussion with his colleagues on racism in government and the importance for specific acknowledgment of the impact of racism on Black Americans for centuries. Dontae believes this moment demands an official acknowledgment of systemic and institutional racism as we proceed with the work to dismantle it.

Black Lives Matter Proclamation from 7/13/20

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See the document image below.

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BUILD July General Membership Meeting 7/16/20

7/15/2020

 
​Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD) invites you to our Virtual July General Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 16th from 9:00 to 12:00pm!

Now watch video of the meeting!

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July is Minority Mental Health Month

7/15/2020

 
Minority Mental Health Month is a nationwide effort developed by Mental Health America to “shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and others that face disproportionate inequities due to systemic barriers and historical adversity.”

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how to be anti-racist webinar on 7/20/20

7/9/2020

 
There is a free webinar on "How to be Anti-Ractist" with well-known author, Ibram X. Kendi on July 20, 2020, at 4pm Pacific Standard Time (7pm EST).

​More information and registration here

Governor’s Task Force on Independent Investigations of Police Use of Force

7/8/2020

 
More information about upcoming meetings
Thursday, July 9th, 2020
6:00-9:00 PM
Available to watch on TVW
​Check out the flyer, see the preview below!

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jobs for the week of 7/6/20

7/8/2020

 
Lottery - Gaming Vendor Liaison (IT Vendor Management - Journey) (Thurston)
Social & Health Services - Deputy Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Thurston)

Insurance Commissioner - Financial Examiner 4 (King)
Employment Security - Long-Term Care Manager (Thurston)
Employment Security - Adjudication Supervisor (Virtual)

Unpermitted Events/Activity, Rallies in the Oly Area

7/7/2020

 
Capitol Security & Visitor Services (CSVS) continues to track and monitor a series of events (non-permitted) and other activity impacting Downtown Olympia and the Capitol Campus. Where possible, CSVS had been reaching out to all event organizers that wish to come on campus to hold an event or activity and inform them the event will be non-permitted and unauthorized due to the “Safe Start Washington” recovery plan. 

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BUILD Leadership transition

7/6/2020

 
A  special message from our Executive Sponsor, Marcus Glasper.

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july general membership meeting, 7/16/20

7/6/2020

 
Join BUILD for our July General Membership Meeting, 7/16, from 9am to noon! 

​A calendar invite is below!

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take BUILD's Membership survey

7/6/2020

 
New and Returning members, we need your input to help us strengthen our communications, meetings, and events.
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Please take a few minutes to complete the BUILD Membership Form today!
Click here to take the survey now

Look through my eyes: Musings inspired by ‘Harriet’

7/6/2020

 
BY KAREN A. JOHNSON OLYMPIAN BOARD OF CONTRIBUTORS
JUNE 26, 2020 05:45 AM

COVID-19 reports, concerning patterns of inequity

7/6/2020

 
New COVID-19 reports show concerning patterns of inequity, rise in cases among younger people.

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10,000 page views!

7/1/2020

 
Since its official launch on April 10, 2020 BUILD's web pages were viewed over 10,000 times!

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