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The Shape of Trust

September 15, 2021

Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative releases new guide for creating transformational, anti-racist workplaces Seattle – September 20, 2021 The Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) at the City of Seattle is proud to present the next stage in a project years in the making. The Shape of Trust provides tools for supervisers, managers, HR advisers, and others organizing for transformational, anti-racist change. Arts, culture, mindfulness, and embodiment are used to create organizational cultures rooted… [ Keep reading ]

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How Data Helps Youth Succeed—I Love Census Data

July 23, 2021

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 ]

Filed Under: Community Stories, Public meetings, Race & Social Justice

Seeking Environmental Justice: Heat waves disproportionately affect BIPOC communities

July 13, 2021

The history of housing and urban policies have made certain neighborhoods within the Seattle area astronomically more at risk of health disparities during hot summer days.

Filed Under: Civil Rights Enforcement, Race & Social Justice

Juneteenth: A Celebration and Reflection

June 18, 2021

Juneteenth is a time for celebration and reflection. For more than 150 years, Black people across America, especially in the South, have hosted jubilees on June 19 to celebrate the joy and resilience of the Black community. At the same time, the day can be a painful reminder of how… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Civil Rights Enforcement, Race & Social Justice

The Shape of Trust: Stories of Racism, Racial Equity, and Belonging in the Workplace

May 15, 2019

Free tickets available for live performances on June 4, 5, and 13 Based on stories of racism, racial equity, resilience and belonging collected from the City of Seattle workforce, The Shape of Trust examines ways racism and its intersections with sexism and other forms of oppression are embedded in the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Civil Rights Enforcement, Race & Social Justice