REGISTER TODAY! Black History Month Event - African Americans and Labor

Office of the Governor / Office of Financial Management sent this bulletin at 01/30/2025 12:00 PM PST

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Dear BUILD member,

Please Save The Date! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event hosted by the Blacks United In Leadership and Diversity (BUILD) Business Resource Group for the Washington State Government in celebration of Black History Month.

Event Details:

Title: Black History Month Celebration Event - African Americans and Labor
Theme: African Americans and Labor
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. Networking, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Event
Venue: Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus
Keynote Speaker: April Sims - President of Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Registration: Please scan the QR Code on the flyer.

“As we gather to celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the enduring impact of African Americans in the labor movement. Their unwavering spirit and resilience continue to inspire us all. Let us come together to honor their legacy and commit ourselves to building a more inclusive and equitable future for everyone.” — Brian Lindstrom, BUILD Chair

We look forward to your participation as we honor and reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans to the labor movement and our nation's progress.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information and a registration link. We can’t wait to see you there!

Warm regards,

BUILD Business Resource Group

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, or if you need an accommodation to participate in our meetings or events fully, email us at BUILD@ofm.wa.gov.

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The Washington State Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD) business resource group exists to improve the experiences of current and future Black state employees, increase the representation of Black people in leadership positions, give voice to the Black perspective in policy discussions about Washington communities, and build each other up as we move forward.

Please share this information and encourage your colleagues and state-employed family and friends to get involved. We are a formal, enterprise-wide resource group conducting official state business. Participants are not required to take leave to participate. If you experience challenges to participating, please contact us.

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