Recent Posts
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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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Building Pasifika power, fashionably
Through healthcare, community organizing, and cultural empowerment, UTOPIA is building Pacific Islander power. Watch the full video here or click on the image above.
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From Burien to the South Pacific, this broadcast connects communities
Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube, the Voice of South Pacific provides connection and useful information for Pacific Islander communities across King County. Click the image above or this link…
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What does it take to be a judge in Washington state?
Compassion, understanding, persistence – these are some of the traits District Judge Fa’amomoi (“Moi”) Masaniai brings to the courtroom. Judge M. is the first judge of Samoan heritage in Washington…
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Coming up: Kirkland Together — Recognizing Antisemitism
Hosted by Kol Ami, this will be an afternoon of learning, discussion, and connecting with our Kirkland neighbors to build greater understanding and friendship within Kirkland, to alert our community…
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Connect with us
- Dae Shogren, Equity & Social Justice Office Director: dae.shogren@kingcounty.gov, 206-263-8124
- Tera Chea, Equity & Social Justice Coordinator: tera.chea2@kingcounty.gov, 206-477-9259
