LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE IN OLYMPIA!

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.

Pre-register at: www.engage.olympiawa.gov/equitycommission

Psychological Safety: We recognize the potential emotional and psychological toll of this kind
of conversation. We are using the community conversation model to maximize your safety and
ability to be authentic. This conversation is not open to the public and will not be recorded.
Other options? If you are unable to attend this focus group, you can share your story and
ideas at www.engage.olympiawa.gov/equitycommission.

Further questions or concerns about this project? Contact Olivia Salazar de Breaux, Equity
and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Olympia at [email protected], 360.753.8343.

Note: Select City officials will listen in but not actively participate in the discussion.

Thank you for considering our invitation. We would be honored and grateful to have your
input and influence in this process.

Respectfully,

The Founding Members Work Group for the City of Olympia
Anthony Markland, Frances Beard, Megan Matthews, Dr. Russell Shekha, Tobi Hill-Meyer
Olympia