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We recommend reading about Project Lets

10/20/2020

 
"The term disability justice was coined out of conversations between disabled queer women of color activists in 2005, including Patty Berne of Sins Invalid (and Mia Mingus & Stacy Milbern, who eventually united with Leroy Moore, Eli Clare, and Sebastian Margaret) seeking to challenge radical and progressive movements to more fully address ableism."

Read more at their site.

BUILD supports DIN, honors Disability Employment and Awareness Month

10/20/2020

 
The Disability Inclusion Network invites all state agencies to join us during the month of October for Disability Employment and Awareness month.  A time to learn, understand and consider the value persons with disabilities bring to the workforce and our communities. Disability inclusion is a fundamental core of our statewide Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts to create and sustain the Governor’s initiative for a “Respectful and Inclusive Workplace.”  The DIN wants the State of Washington to be an employer of choice for persons with disabilities

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OFM's out loud web series

8/3/2020

 
The Washington State Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council hosted a learning session on how to be an effective accomplice or ally. BUILD’s Chair, Megan Matthews, was a panelist!
Watch the pre-recorded, 24-minute session.

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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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

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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