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Call for Volunteers for DEI Summit

5/27/2022

 
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​CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The 2022 Statewide DEI Summit Planning Committee needs your help to host a successful event. We know that many employees across the state are passionate about the summit and would like to contribute. We specifically need your help in moderating DEI Summit sessions. As a moderator, you will play an important role in ensuring that the conference is a success by attending various sessions, and helping the presenters and participants have a great experience.

​Qualifications
  • Comfortable speaking publicly in front of large audiences
  • Comfortable being seen and leading a zoom meeting 
  • Familiarity with Zoom webinar functions

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BUILD CELEBRATES REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, 2022

1/12/2022

 
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​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.

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George Bush Monument Unveiling, 11/19 at noon

11/8/2021

 
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!
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Black Artists, Authors, Descendants + More @ NAAM

10/11/2021

 
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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.

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2020-2021 BUILD leadership

7/1/2021

 
Take a moment to remember our 2020-2021 leadership.
​Thank you to Edwina Martin-Arnold for taking over for Phil White!
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Chair: Megan Matthews
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Co-Chair: Edwina Martin-Arnold
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Beth Winstead: Executive Assistant
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Executive Sponsor: Marcus Glasper

BUILD's new Leadership Team elected!

6/22/2021

 
BUILD's new Chair is Sascha Nixon (left) and Co-Chair is Tyrone Jordan-Oliver (right)
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Executive Assistants are La-Sandra Jones-Owens (left) and Yeni Castaneto (right)
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Meet BUILD's 2021 leadership candidates

5/24/2021

 
Chair candidates and Co-Chair candidates
Election rules

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BUILD's Women's History Month Message 2021

3/1/2021

 
BUILD HONORS AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNMENT

March is Women’s History Month. The National Women’s History Alliance selects and publishes the yearly theme, and this year it is the same as last year: “Valiant Women of the Vote.” It is appropriate to carry this theme forward considering the historic role Black women played in the recent elections. This includes the election of Kamala Harris.  Harris is the first Black woman, the first Indian-American woman, the first person of Asian-American descent, and the first graduate of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to be sworn in as the Vice President of the United States. As she said in her acceptance speech, “(she) may be the first, but (she) will not be the last.”

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Black History inspiration to BUILD member, Kevin Allen

2/19/2021

 
Thank you our members who submitted photos highlighting the milestones and influential people in your life during Black History Month! Claude Burfect (pictured below) has been steadfast, unmovable, and always abounding in the work for a long, long time. That’s why he is a Black History inspiration to member Kevin Allen!

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Inslee names Karen A. Johnson, PhD, director of new state Office of Equity, Interview by BUILD

2/18/2021

 
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Watch BUILD's interview with Dr. Johnson!

February 18, 2021

​Gov. Jay Inslee today named Karen A. Johnson, PhD, director of the newly created state Office of Equity. The Office of Equity, established by the Legislature, was signed into law by Inslee in April of 2020. The office will work with agencies to increase access to equitable opportunities in order to bridge opportunity gaps and reduce disparities. The office will also work with communities to develop the state’s five-year equity plan.

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Celebrating Black inventors with Theo

2/18/2021

 
Compiled by BUILD for our Black History Month celebration, 2021.

​This is a story of a little boy name Theo, who woke up one morning and asked his mother, "Mom, what if there were no Black people in the world?" Well, his mother thought about that for a moment, and then said, "Son, follow me around today and let's just see what it would be like if there were no Black people in the world." Mom said, "Now go get dressed, and we will get started."

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Serve Washington Volunteer Story Project Outreach

2/9/2021

 
Serve Washington, the state commission on national and community service, reaches out to you in hopes you would be willing to help us get the word out on this effort to all of the Statewide business resource groups either through their newsletters, distribution lists or social media. We posted the announcement on our Facebook and Twitter if you want to share that way.

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BUILD Celebrates Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2021

1/4/2021

 
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.
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The Covid-19 Vaccine and Black Americans: How we decide

12/22/2020

 
The following is reprinted with permission from the author, John Vassall, MD.

Black Americans are reluctant to take the coronavirus vaccine. When the Pfizer vaccine became available at Howard University Hospital on December 14, only 600 of approximately 1,900 employees had signed up for the 725 doses received. Howard University is one of the oldest and finest historically Black colleges, reverently referred to as “The Mecca” by Te-Nehisi Coates. Anita Jenkins, CEO had her shot administered publicly in an effort to change the minds of the 70% of workers in a November hospital survey who either did not want to take the vaccine or did not want it immediately. If you find yourself hesitating to take the vaccine, you are not alone. I offer information to help you make your decision. 

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Inslee announces Jamila Thomas as new chief of staff

11/9/2020

 
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Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Jamila Thomas as his chief of staff effective Nov. 16. Thomas is currently chief of staff to Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and previously held the same title with former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp.
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Look through my eyes: Musings inspired by the man who embodied the Black Panther

10/22/2020

 
BY KAREN JOHNSON OLYMPIAN BOARD OF CONTRIBUTORS, OCTOBER 16, 2020

Internationally acclaimed actor Chadwick Aaron Boseman mattered. Boseman studied directing at Howard University, a historically Black university, landed his first major role as a series regular on “Persons Unknown” (2010), gave a breakthrough performance as baseball player Jackie Robinson in the biographical film “42” (2013), starred as singer James Brown in “Get On Up” (2014), and as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in “Marshall” (2017).

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representation needed, advisory boards, councils, commissions

10/20/2020

 
Washington is home to vibrant communities and diverse citizens who all have unique talents, skills and experiences.  Governor Inslee places a high priority on boards, commissions, and agencies that are reflective of the diverse make-up of Washington and that utilize the impressive talent of our citizens.  We are always seeking skilled and experienced individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate in boards and commissions ensuring an effective and representative government.

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Born This day: James Baldwin 8/2/1924

8/3/2020

 
Please Join BUILD in wishing the distinguished Poet-Laureate-Civil Rights Champion, James Baldwin, Happy Birthday!

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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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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

HONORING African american WOMEN...

4/16/2020

 
HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNMENT

March is Women’s History Month. The National Women’s History Alliance selects and publishes the yearly theme and this year it is “Valiant Women of the Vote.”

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Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Day Message 2020

4/15/2020

 
Sponsored by Blacks United In Leadership & Diversity (BUILD) formerly the Black Community Business Resource Group.
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Originally distributed 1/14/2020

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