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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.


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    Passing the Torch: An Intergenerational Conversation

    The theme for the annual King County Council Women’s History Month panel is “Passing the Torch: An Intergenerational Conversation.” This live, online event is sponsored and moderated by Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles,…

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    Community Conversations: Dae Shogren on Equity

    Dae Shogren, the King County Council’s new Equity & Social Justice Director, sat down with Tony Ventrella to discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with her new role. Watch…

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Celebrating our county’s namesake

    *Watch the recorded presentation here* King County will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at 12 p.m. on Thursday January 12, 2023. This year’s one-hour event will be held…

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    Meet the new ESJO Director!

    Heya! I’m Dae Shogren (day shoe-grin) –she/they/we- Throughout my career and personal life, I have focused my work on behalf of the communities most vulnerable and dismissed with a consistent…

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