Transforming White Women's Leadership Lunch & Learn Series White women in management and supervisory roles are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in advancing racial equity. Many of us are motivated by a genuine commitment to racial justice and a desire to grow our cross-cultural skills to better provide all employees, and especially employees of color, the guidance and opportunities they deserve. This three-part Lunch and Learn series will support participan

Postcards4Democracy in West Seattle Postcards4Democracy is an ongoing event in West Seattle where people get together for conversation, coffee, and writing postcards in support of democracy. They meet every Tuesday, the first Saturday, and third Thursday of each month at C& P Coffee. They ask that you bring supplies, addresses (the have resources for where to find them), and stamps if possible. Visit their website for event details. La Resistencia Solidarity Day with Jewish V

When events such as ICE raids, wars, or protests occur locally or nationally, children and youth often respond with questions, fears, or misunderstandings. Young people are forming ideas about race, power, safety, and belonging. Ignoring these moments can unintentionally reinforce stress, misinformation, or othering. Our Cultures Connecting team developed Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times to provide developmentally informed strategies to help you respond with honesty, care, a

Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times When events such as ICE raids, wars, or protests occur locally or nationally, children and youth often respond with questions, fears, or misunderstandings. Young people are forming ideas about race, power, safety, and belonging. Ignoring these moments can unintentionally reinforce stress, misinformation, or othering. Our Cultures Connecting team developed Guiding Youth in Polarizing Times to provide developmentally informed strategies to help

Estela Ortega, Executive Director of El Centro de la Raza , doesn't describe her career in terms of titles or accolades. She describes it in terms of what needed to be done. "No task is beneath you," she says, "whether it's answering the phones, sweeping, mopping floors, cooking." For 53 years, Estela has shown up for El Centro de la Raza and she's still showing up. The organization began not with a board meeting or a grant, but with a peaceful occupation. In 1972, a group of

The 4th annual When Women Lead (WWL) 2026 Conference is taking place on June 18-20th in Vancouver, WA. WWL is a national event for women leading equity and social justice in public education with a focus on policy. WWL provides a space for intentional leadership development and collective action for superintendents, assistant superintendents, district administrators, and school leaders. Our co-Founder Ilsa Govan, along with her colleague Whitney White of PSESD, will be presen

Our colleague, Delbert Richardson of The Unspoken Truths, has an art and history exhibit titled We STILL Dream a Future: Reclaiming Our Humanity at King Street Station. Using a multi-sensory, interdisciplinary approach with artifacts and storyboards, the exhibit walks visitors through four segments: Mother Africa, U.S. Chattel Slavery, the Jim Crow Era, and Still, We Rise. King Street Station is located on 303 S. Jackson St. in Seattle and has gallery hours on Wednesdays thro

Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the diverse culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. While grassroots efforts to mark the occasion began in the 1990s, it gained significant momentum in 2017 through the efforts of ArabAmerica.com and the Arab America Foundation. The initiative was driven by a desire to combat stereotypes and provide a dedicated time for education and cultural pride. It reached a major milestone in 2021

Arab American Heritage, Autism Acceptance, and Celebrate Diversity Month Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the diverse culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. While grassroots efforts to mark the occasion began in the 1990s, it gained significant momentum in 2017 through the efforts of ArabAmerica.com and the Arab America Foundation. The initiative was driven by a desire to combat stereotypes and provide a dedicated ti

Artist Jo Cosme grew up being told Puerto Rico was paradise. Her work asks who that story actually belongs to. Yolanda Cosme grew up in Borikén, the indigenous name for the island the Spanish renamed Puerto Rico, absorbing a story about herself that wasn't hers. It was the story colonialism tells: that North Americans are more educated, more intellectual, more worthy. That to be from the Caribbean is to be lesser. "We grew up with this shame of being savages," she says. "Tha

Consider Switching from ChatGPT Many of us rely on ChatGPT to help us with tasks but historian Rutger Bregman, in this Guardian opinion piece, encourages us to boycott and cancel our subscriptions. OpenAI's president Greg Brockman, the company that owns chatGPT, donated $25 million to Trump's Super Pac, Maga Inc. They are also spending $125 million to lobby states to ensure they cannot regulate AI. Many of you have probably heard about the Trump administration's demand to giv

Our Project Manager, Judy Lee, is curating an art show in April through May at The Fishbowl , a nonprofit QTBIPOC centered community gallery she helps manage. The theme is Between Borders and Belonging and explores the complex emotional arc of grief, resilience, and joy in the immigrant journey. This exhibition aims to move beyond mainstream headlines to center the personal, lived narratives of those who have crossed borders. Unlike traditional art shows, The Fishbowl's C

Leading Equity in Shifting Times Workshop in May Equity leadership is evolving. Across the country, formal DEI roles are being restructured, renamed, or eliminated. In many organizations, the work has not disappeared, it has simply become more complex. Some leaders are carrying equity efforts under a different name. Others are navigating pushback, policy shifts, or heightened scrutiny. Many are doing this work while also holding their primary roles. In this moment, clarity, s

The 27th annual White Privilege Conference (WPC) will be held on April 22-25 in Seattle. WPC welcomes everyone including students, educators, social workers, nonprofit leaders, activists, healthcare professionals, members of the spiritual community, and corporate spaces. WPC aims to provide a rich range of perspectives and creates space for meaningful dialogue and how White privilege, White supremacy, and systems of oppression shape our daily lives. Our co-founder Ilsa Govan

"The practice of joy is reclaiming how to be safe in a moment, even when the world is not safe." Physician, author, and global trauma worker Dr. Tanmeet Sethi has spent decades sitting with suffering—in disaster zones, in exam rooms, and in her own home after her son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which progressively destroys muscle tissue and is fatal. She talks about receiving that diagnosis, while nine months pregnant with her third child, in her New York

No Kings Protest on March 28th No Kings is organizing their third protest since the current administration took office with thousands of nationwide marches rooted in nonviolent action on March 28th. To find a protest in the greater Seattle area, visit this events page . To find your local events on an interactive map, visit the No Kings website . In addition to the marches, they also have a list of urgent calls to action, Know Your Rights resources, and trainings to document

Women’s History Month honors the achievements and contributions of women throughout history while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equity. It began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California in 1978, organized by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. After continued advocacy from historians and women’s organizations, Congress officially designated March as Women’s History Month in 1987. This month also includes Inter

March is Women's History & Developmental Disability Awareness Month Women’s History Month honors the achievements and contributions of women throughout history while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equity. It began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California in 1978, organized by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. After continued advocacy from historians and women’s organizations, Congress officially designated Mar

Join Tsuru for Solidarity & La Resistencia for Solidarity Day Tsuru for Solidarity and La Resistencia are hosting a Day of Remembrance and solidarity day on the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm. Survivors of Japanese American internment will speak about the parallels between their lived experiences and the current victims of mass immigration detention. La Resistencia will be speaking on the latest conditions inside the detention center

Our book Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which we use for our Train the Trainer workshops, is on final clearance! To make room for our new edition, which is scheduled for release later this year, we have further discounted the book to $10 (+$10 shipping)! Visit the button below to purchase. If you'd like to learn more about the new edition, including a sneak peek of our cover and release date, join our Brave Space Builders list by replying to this email and requesting to jo