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Newsletter - June 6, 2022

In 1978 Frances Scott graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law becoming Spokane’s first Black woman lawyer and only the eighteenth in Washington state.

Scott was born in Seattle - but the family moved to Spokane while she was an infant.  Graduating Whitworth University in 1958, she became an educator teaching English, German and African American history at Rogers High School -  only the 4^th Black teacher in Spokane.  After twenty years, Scott was still the only Black teacher at Rogers, and one of only eighteen in the school district.

Active in civil rights struggles, women’s rights and human rights, 54-year old Scott decided to enroll in the Gonzaga University School of Law. Becoming the first African American female attorney in Spokane, she took mostly civil rights and pro bono cases on the side while she continued her teaching career.

Scott served as President of the Spokane Education Association, the first Black woman commissioner to the Civil Service Commission, and President of the Board of the Washington State University Board of Regents for seven years. A resident of Spokane for 70 years, Scott passed away in 2010 and in her honor, Spokane's Sheridan Elementary was officially renamed Frances Scott Elementary in last year.

Sources:  Legacy.com; Spokesman.com

Input Needed - Washington State Law Enforcement Use of Force Policy

In accordance with House Bill 1310, the Washington State Attorney General has developed a draft policy on law enforcement's use of force and de-escalation tactics.

Feedback on this model policy is needed before being finalized.

Please provide your comments to the Attorney General on this draft policy before June 9, 2022

View and comment using this link:

https://fortress.wa.gov/atg/formhandler/ago/LawEnforcementPolicyFeedback.aspx

Grant and RFP Opportunities

Building Communities Fund Grant (BCF): The Washington State Department of Commerce has opened the 2023-25 funding period for the BCF. Funds are awarded to Tribes and nonprofit community-based organizations to pay for eligible capital costs to acquire, construct or rehabilitate nonresidential community service centers. Applications are due by 5 pm Friday, August 5, 2022. The BCF team will host a free application workshop on Zoom to answer any questions 10 am to Noon, Wednesday, June 15. Register

Application available via ZoomGrants application and supporting materials are available on the Building Communities Fund webpage. For questions, please connect via email at capprograms@commerce.wa.gov or call 360-725-3075

Washington Future Fund RFP: A request for proposals (RFP) has been posted by the State Treasurer's office, seeking organizations with the expertise necessary study and gather data on inequities including racial wealth gaps in Washington and to examine how investment programs such as the new Washington Future Fund can impact  inequities.

Bidders should navigate to https://fortress.wa.gov/ga/webs/home.html to view the proposal. 

Rep. John Lewis Tribute - Memorial & March

Saturday, June 18, 2022

First AME Church Seattle presents

The Power of the Vote - a tribute to Rep. John Lewis

Saturday, June 18, 2022 9:30 am 2:00 pm

Join the FAME Richard Allen Brotherhood at three events to commemorate the work of past and present civil rights leaders.

9:30 AM - Memorial Service 1522 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. East Parking Lot

12 Noon - Motorcade begins from East Parking Lot

12:45 PM - March Across John Lewis Memorial Bridge (1st Ave NE & NE 100th St. Near the King County Transit Center)

For questions, contact Harry Thompson - harry@ibew46.com

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Friday, June 17, 1 - 7 PM  Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver, WA 98660. Presented by Odyssey World and the City of Vancouver. More details at https://www.juneteenthfreedomcelebration.com

Free Summer Film Camp - Ages 13-18!

Limited Space, Click here to register!
After signing up you will receive a confirmation email in 24hrs.  Please check your spam box. If you haven’t received a confirmation email in 24hrs please email at info@artsfirst.org or call/text (253) 297-1451

Youth participants will be introduced to the fundamental elements of film production. Camp activities will focus on following best practices to create quality films and images as a 2-dimension visual art form. Additionally, students will be introduced to acting, dancing, lighting, screenplay writing, sound production, and Foley Art.

CAREER INFORMATION

Featured here are a few of the organizations seeking applicants. Other job opportunities are listed at www.careers.wa.gov or www.caa.wa.gov/employmentopportunities

• KXXO Mixx 96.1 is looking for a strong, mechanically inclined person to set up/tear down our tent and PA at events, troubleshoot electronics challenges, create social media posts, and engage in a friendly manner with the public. Send letter of interest or resume to KXXO Mixx 96.1, PO Box 7937, Olympia, WA 98507 or admin@mixx96.com.
• City of Seattle's Office of Housing recruiting for a Capital Investments Program Officer who will help the City invest in the development and preservation of affordable multifamily rental housing. Apply 
• Congressman Adam Smith seeks a Constituent Services Representative to perform casework duties and assist constituent interactions with federal agencies. Please submit a cover letter and resume to wa09jobs@mail.house.gov by 5pm Wednesday, June 15th. Place "Constituent Services Representative" in the subject line. 
• Washington State Attorney General's Office recruitments: AAG Regional Services Division in Yakima; AAG Regional Services Division in Vancouver -  Opportunities state-wide. View all state-wide opportunities by visiting https://www.atg.wa.gov
• Pierce County Library System (PCLS) is hiring! Visit their website to apply - http://jobs.pcls.us
•  Find jobs with the King County Housing Authority   
• Department of Enterprise Services - Strategy & Performance Consultant (WMS1)
• South Puget Sound Community College  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/spscc