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The King County Council’s Equity & Social Justice Office (ESJO) works to achieve racial equity and social justice to ensure that all employees and residents in King County have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their race, gender, socio-economic status, ability, etc.
Recent Posts
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Council celebrates the 2022-23 Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellows
Created in 2017 and named for the revered community leader who used her influence to help government institutions better reflect the communities they serve, the Ruth Woo Emerging Leaders Fellowship…
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Council goes pop! King County Council honors American Idol winner Iam Tongi, Taylor Swift this week
The King County Council this week put the spotlight on the stage, with statements that honored two pop stars in town this week, one of whom who even lives here.…
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Want to work with the ESJ Office? Now hiring: ESJ Coordinator
Are you energized by helping organizations pursue anti-racist, pro-equity programs and practices?The King County Council is looking for an Equity and Social Justice Coordinator who will be a key partner…
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Council celebrates outstanding community members with MLK Distinguished Service Awards
For the eighth year in 2023, the King County Council celebrated individuals whose work had responded to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s question: What are you doing for others? Each…
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Celebrating Pride Month!
The King County Council’s Equity and Social Justice Office wishes everyone a Happy Pride Month! So, what is Pride Month and why do we celebrate this? Historically and presently, the…
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Juneteenth – June 19, 2023
“Every Black person you meet is a miracle… We are valuable because of our humanity and declared valuable because our ancestors declared our worth when they fought for us to…
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Juneteenth Community Celebration on June 11
Join the community in celebration of Juneteenth with music, food, and vendors featuring local Black businesses. Includes free vaccination and dental clinic. This family-friendly celebration will include a kids play zone and Mr. Delbert Richardson’s Traveling African American Museum.
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Celebrating Cambodian New Year
People from across King County gathered in White Center to celebrate the Cambodian New Year at the end of April. A monks’ blessing, traditional dances, and a street fair were…
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Photos: Council proclaims May as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The King County Council on Tuesday proclaimed May as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the proclamation with a reception for many guests ahead of the…
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Navigating healthcare for the Marshallese community
The Marshall Islands were ground zero for U.S. atomic testing. Marshallese citizens still struggle to access health care. PICA-WA helps Pacific Islanders get the services they need. Watch the full…
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Connect with us
- Dae Shogren, Equity & Social Justice Office Director: dae.shogren@kingcounty.gov, 206-263-8124
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