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• Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  In 1986, the King County Council passed Motion 6461, which recognized the many great contributions and public service achievements of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This motion would eventually…

  January 15, 2024

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Recording

  The King County Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is now available to watch! King County Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration from King County TV on Vimeo.

  January 12, 2024

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  Happy Holidays!

  The winter holidays are a special time of year when many people gather with family and friends for a joyous celebration. As a diverse nation filled with many people, religions,…

  December 22, 2023

• Native American Heritage Month

  “I don’t believe in magic. I believe in the sun and the stars, the water, the tides, the floods, the owls, the hawks flying, the river running, the wind talking.…

  November 30, 2023

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  Transgender Day of Remembrance

  Transgender Awareness Week Each year between November 13-19, people and organizations throughout the country celebrate Transgender Awareness Week. Transgender Awareness Week is to help increase understanding and bring attention to…

  November 20, 2023

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  Council Proclaims Latino/a/e Heritage Month!

  The King County Council’s Equity and Social Justice Office is recognizing September 15th to October 15th as Latino/a/e Heritage Month! Latino/a/e Heritage Month begins in the middle of the month…

  October 6, 2023

• 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…

  August 18, 2023

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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.…

  July 21, 2023

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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…

  July 19, 2023

• 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…

  July 14, 2023