 Solidarity Gathering - Language and Accent Bias. The Office of Equity is organizing a Solidarity Gathering on Thursday, October 10th at 11am focusing on the lived experiences of state employees affected by language and accent bias. Join us to listen to the stories shared by your colleagues and learn how language and accent biases impact their lives personally and professionally.
The Washington State Office of Equity, within the Office of the Governor, was established to promote equitable access to opportunities and resources that reduce disparities across state government and improve outcomes statewide (RCW 43.06D.020). To further belonging in state employment, we are creating an intentional space for state employees to be seen, heard, and supported. Through the power of storytelling, we can find connection and healing to advance a Washington for all.
The Solidarity Gathering series is a platform for state employees to connect with one another by centering our lived experience and collective grief around events happening in our communities. Many of today's world events impact state employees in their personal lives that may seem “taboo” to bring to work. This causes many of us to suffer in silence. Our current construct is not relational and does not allow space for us to speak on how we are impacted while also maintaining professionalism and productivity in the workplace.
The Solidarity Gathering is a brave space to unlearn and relearn, foster psychological safety, and celebrate diversity, culture, and history. Join us in cultivating community and solidarity.
What: A brave space to unlearn and relearn, foster psychological safety, and celebrate diversity, culture, and history.
Why: This series was created for the Washington State employees and Business Resource Groups to center our lived experience and collective grief around events happening in our communities.
Who: Our Solidarity Gathering hosts are:
- Jean Paul, he/him - Shared Power Consultant, Washington State Office of Equity
- Kalimah Ujaama, she/her - Washington State Patrol Pro-Equity Anti-Racism Consultant, Washington State Office of Equity
- Nadine Nabass, she/they - Pro-Equity Anti Racism (PEAR) Specialist, WA State Employment Security Department
When: Solidarity Gathering sessions are hosted quarterly in partnership with WA State Business Resource Groups and State agency employees. The inaugural session is Thursday, October 10th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: The sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for the upcoming session!
In partnership with Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN), Washington State Latino Leadership Network (LLN), Washington Immigrant Network (WIN), Blacks United In Leadership and Diversity (BUILD)
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ICSEW & BRGs Statewide Book Club!
UPDATED WITH EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE
 ICSEW and the Washington State Business Resource Groups (BRG’s) are pleased to invite you to participate in the third Statewide Book Club sessions where we will read and discuss the book The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America edited by Nikesh Shukla and Chimene Suleyman.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!!
If you are interested in participating, please send your request to WIN@ofm.wa.gov by 5pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
The orientation and discussion dates are as follows:
- Book Club Facilitation Training – September 5 at 1:30-2:30 p.m. (COMPLETED)
- Discussion #1 – September 19 at 1:30-2:30 p.m. (COMPLETED)
- Discussion #2 – October 3 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Discussion #3 – October 17 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Discussion #4 – October 31 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Discussion #5 – November 14 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Check local libraries for digital, audio, and physical copies for the book:
List of diverse owned bookstores:
https://diversebooks.org/diverse-owned-bookstores-you-can-support-right-now/
List of independent bookstores in Washington:
https://www.newpages.com/independent-bookstores/washington-independent-bookstores/
Feel free to share this invitations and links to those who may be interested in joining us in these discussions (you do not have to be a state employee or a member of ICSEW or a BRG to join this book club!)
If you have any questions, please email us at win@ofm.wa.gov.
Get Involved with a BRG
Statewide business resource groups (BRGs) bring together groups of employees and their allies who have a common interest or characteristic. All BRGs have a charter, mission, goals and bylaws and contribute to an overall statewide business strategy. BRG members bring their unique knowledge and perspectives, making them an asset to state business needs, such as recruitment and retention. (OFM.wa.gov/BRGs)
See Business Resource Group Events Calendar
General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787447524?pwd=aTdsWXFpU3JrUEVLYlBhNjlDNVRLdz09
Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524
Passcode: 312248
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