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  • A photo of a hand with the trans flag painted on it and the words Transgender Day of Visibility

    International Trans Day of Visibility – March 31, 2023

    Today, the King County Council’s Equity & Social Justice office celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual recognition occurs every year on March 31 and is a time for…

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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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  • 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

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