The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) mourns the passing of Emi Koyama, a tireless activist, artist, and scholar who helped guide our work on gender justice and the criminal legal system. We are grateful for Emi’s many contributions to our office and our community. A Life Dedicated to Liberation Emi… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you were born here or have newly arrived, every single person has a rightful place in this city. We are investing in the needs of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to make Seattle a safe and welcoming place during a time of uncertainty. Responding to Community Input Based on community input… [ Keep reading ]
SOCR’s team of hardworking staff, whose commitment to equity and service makes makes our work possible.
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) recently welcomed Denise Daniels (she/her) as the new director of the department’s Race and Social Justice (RSJ) Division. The Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) is the City of Seattle’s commitment to end institutional racism in City government and achieve racial equity. Established… [ Keep reading ]
Youth report increased problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and motivation to advocate for their communities
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is proud to support a back-to-school event alongside our community partners and the Department of Education & Early Learning for the community of Skyway. When: Saturday, August 27 Time: 11am – 3pm Where: 12620 Renton Ave S. Seattle, WA 98178 (the parking lot of the Law… [ Keep reading ]
From the Department of Neighborhoods: This series brings together community members, city agencies and staff, data professionals, and community artists for interactive presentations and conversation. You will learn about city facts and statistics and, most importantly, talk about what all this Census data tells you about your city. We will be sure to connect the data to the lived… [ Keep reading ]
