 Juneteenth is a state holiday! BUILD's 6/16 event included: Music, speeches, special guests, food, and more music! Selected photos from the day... See a program of the event with a list of activities.  Watch the Juneteenth event promotional video!  Watch WDVA's presentation on the history of Juneteenth! Just want the QR code to this event page for use in your agency's communications? Feel free to use the image below...  Check out this year's Juneteenth proclamation! 
Juneteenth Celebration and Reflection: “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.” — Barack Obama Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, serves as a day to reflect on our journey to freedom for Black people in America. As Washington State, along with the rest of the United States of America, seeks to celebrate Juneteenth as an official holiday, our community reflects on our history and the significance of Juneteenth in this country. Many Americans are unaware that enslavement of our people did not once the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It ended two years later in 1865, when more than 2,000 troops arrived in Galveston Bay Texas to enforce the freedom that belonged to black people. The impact of delayed action from a promise that was given and not fulfilled for 2 years is an all too familiar feeling. Post-emancipation, known as Reconstruction was an era consistently references as a period great hope yet struggle, and uncertainty for Black people in America. As the reality of black people being free started to settle in, we saw racism and oppression show up in a new form. Even though black people were no longer enslaved, they were faced with issues of Black Codes and Jim Crow, known as strict laws on how to treat black people. They were put in place to deprive and strip the fundamental rights and economic growth for the Black community. In addition to the corrupt laws in place, Black people were victims of horrendous acts by white supremacy believers , whose sole purpose was to terrorize the newly freed Black people anybody or entity that supported them. America has made progress, where the Black people are concerned but we as whole still suffer from the evil that America was built upon. It is systemic and must be purged. Reflection Juneteenth is not just a moment in American history, where we only celebrate the freedom for black people. It serves as a reminder of resilience and the determination that black people continuously show. We’ve overcome, we’ve endured, we do not break. However, we deserve rest, comfort, and peace. This is a moment in history, that highlights the long journey we have traveled. A moment in history, where our community can revive their hope and strength to build a better future for not only ourselves, but those that come after. So, let us not just a celebrate on Juneteenth, let us be inspired to act and commit to the effort of establishing a world where equality and inclusion does exist. BUILD offers more graphics you can use to honor the occasion!    Thank you to all who attended, well over 400 for the day! Video of the event Find the presentation listing all activities and videos.  Highlights BUILD's new Chair is Sascha Nixon and Co-Chair is Tyrone Jordan-Oliver. Video: The Slavery Detective of the South. Video: Juneteenth dialogue with Charleen Anderson and Megan Matthews. Video: Bootless in America, an interview with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Video: History and Impact of HBCUs brought by Charleen Anderson, Dionne Dycus, Lesa Gomez, and Thais Marbles. HBCU interview with Daisha Gomillion – Morgan State University. HBCU interview with Rhonda Buck – Texas Southern University. Guest speaker Dr. Karen Johnson. and... Juneteenth food recipes!  BUILD celebrated Juneteenth during our June General Meeting, 6/18, from 9am to noon! Video of the event is now on YouTube! Thank you to the more than 500 people who attended our virtual Juneteenth General Membership Meeting last week! We are so glad you were able to join us for a time of connection, reflection, and celebration. Attached are the meeting minutes with the corresponding slides and documents for the topics presented. The meeting was recorded (not including the breakout sessions) and we are working on editing and uploading the video to our website and social media platforms. We will let you know when the video is ready to view! We are planning to hold our July General Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 16th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, 100% virtually again through Zoom Business. Attached is an appointment to add to your calendar, and draft agenda to come. You can get involved now by joining a subcommittee! We have several. Attached is information about each and contract information for the subcommittee leads. They would love to hear from you! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, or if you need an accommodation to fully participate in our meetings or events, email us at [email protected]. Thank you! Megan Matthews, Chair Phil White, Co-Chair Beth Winstead, Admin Liaison Marcus Glasper, Exec Sponsor
MEETING INVITE This will be a 100% VIRTUAL event through Zoom Business Link with Meeting ID: 883 1342 6483 and Password: 277685 OR call in to 253-215-8782. When you call in, you will only be able to hear the meeting, not interact with us – we highly recommend using Zoom if possible. We will continue to meet virtually until we are able to come together again. We have upgraded to a Zoom Business account which is more secure than basic Zoom and more functional than WebEx. Ask your supervisor and/or IT Helpdesk about making sure you’re able to access Zoom. You are also free to download Zoom on your personal device. If you cannot attend the full session, please join us as you are able and where you will most benefit and contribute. If you have trouble opening the attachments, contact your IT department. Please share this information and encourage your colleagues and state-employed family and friends to attend and get involved! We are a formal, enterprise-wide resource group conducting official state business. Participants are not required to take leave to participate. If you experience any challenges to participating, please let us know. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, or if you need an accommodation to fully participate in our meetings or events, email us at [email protected]. Agenda: 09:00-09:10: Welcome and Leadership Introductions Megan Matthews, Chair, and Phil White, Co-Chair
10:30-10:40: Reflection on Current Events Phil White, Co-Chair 10:40-10:45: Health Awareness Charleen Anderson and Edwina Martin-Arnold 10:45-11:20: facilitated breakout sessions discussing current events 11:20-11:25: Closing Megan Matthews, Chair 11:25-12:00: Subcommittee Meetings
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