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Newsletter - January 24, 2022

CAAA Public Commission Meeting

Join us Friday, January 28, 2022 for our first public commission meeting of 2022!

Find the agenda on our website and register using this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CiXZxUtKRRCUvqrMeFeTYg

After registration, look to receive email confirmation with additional information.

A pioneer in women’s professional basketball, Lusia Harris, was the first and only woman to be officially drafted into the NBA and the first Black woman inducted into the NBA Basketball Hall of Fame.

During her collegiate career at Delta State University, she helped her team win three straight national titles and was named MVP. Her record of all-time leader in scoring still stands at the university. In 1975, Harris was selected for the United States Women’s National Basketball team playing in both the FIBA World Championships for Women and Pan American Games. A member of the 1976 Women’s Olympic Basketball team, she scored the first points and helped the team win the silver medal. The following year, Harris was the first selection during the seventh round of the Men's NBA draft by the New Orleans Jazz.

Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, she was enshrined into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999 as well as the International Woman’s Sports Hall of Fame. The short film titled “The Queen of Basketball” released last year details her career.

Sources: Blackpast.org; CNN.com; NBA.com; Wikipedia.org

Affordable Housing Focus Group Participants Needed

The Washington State Department of Commerce is currently seeking volunteers to participate in one of a series of focus groups to help inform its work to implement House Bill (HB) 1220. This bill calls for counties and cities in Washington to “Plan for and accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the population.” If interested, please share or consider volunteering 

The facilitated focus groups will each include stakeholders from a single region of Washington State and asked for input about the best approaches for projecting future needs for housing by income level, as well as housing to address the needs of populations experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including emergency housing, emergency shelters, and permanent supportive housing. 

Each focus group will last approximately 90 minutes and be held via Zoom. Please register or share this link as soon as possible.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Discover your family roots! This free in-person event helps you trace your African American genealogy. All adults and youth ages 12 or older interested in learning more about family history are welcome to come! Please check website for COVID updates and a virtual option is available. https://www.tacomaaafhe.com/

Free admission and lunch!

Saturday, February 5, 2022 - 9 AM

Come Unto Christ Church - 1102 S. Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98465

In Puyallup, a diverse and dedicated group of Community Leaders have joined together for the First Ever Black History Celebration! Join this history making event! Its open to everyone and free! Follow the link below for more info and to register.

Celebrating Our Community: Experiencing Black Puyallup Tickets, Puyallup | Eventbrite

The Puyallup Community will celebrate the entire month of February! Some planned events include, but are not limited to:

The City of Puyallup Proclamation that February is Black History Month

Pierce County Proclamation that February is Black History Month

The Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce Spotlighting Black Businesses

The Puyallup Library sponsoring A Community Read Challenge of Ta-Nehisi Coats’ Between the World and Me

The Puyallup Library giving away books by Black Authors during their Big Book Bonanza

The South Hill Mall partnering with Melanated Market for a special exhibit

The YMCA creating a special display in honor of Black History Month

If you have any questions or comments, please call or text JMarie Johnson-Kola at (425) 903-0614 or email her at jmarie@acommunityconnected.com

CAREER INFORMATION

Featured here are a few of the state agencies seeking applicants. Many more opportunities can be found by searching www.careers.wa.gov or www.caa.wa.gov/employmentopportunities

The Washington State Department of Equity is recruiting for a Senior Equity Policy Analyst.  View the job posting or by contacting Senior Recruiter William Penzo at William.Penzo@ofm.wa.gov or 360-791-3716. This position will remain open until filled. The Office of Equity is an equal opportunity employer.

The Health Disparities Council Manager manages the Health Impact Review program, other projects assigned to The Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities. The candidate should have a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. View the announcement and apply today! If you have questions, please contact Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov or (360) 236-4226. 

The City of University Place recruiting for an IT Specialist and Building Inspector/Plans Examiner.  These job announcements can be accessed via the City website at https://www.atg.wa.gov/employment

Have a desire to do important work that makes a difference for our community? Consider applying for an opportunity with the Washington State Attorney General's Office. Sign-up for the attorney e-mail subscription service.

The Department of Ecology recruiting for a Chief Enterprise Architect (IT Architecture - Expert). Position is open continuous.

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is recruiting for its Summer Internship Program. The application process is open NOW and closes February 6, 2022.

This paid learning opportunity is available to qualified applicants currently enrolled at an accredited postsecondary college, university, or specialized technical or trade school. Follow this link for more information.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3364596/dshs-oos-internship-program-summer-2022