10/9 Virtual Civic Boot Camp: Racial Equity and Systemic Racism in Seattle

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Take a deep dive into racial equity and systemic racism in Seattle, learn how local leaders address it, and find out how to get involved.

<p>Seattle CityClub is proud to host <strong>two</strong> live Virtual Civic Boot Camps diving deep into <strong>racial equity</strong> and <strong>systemic racism</strong> issues in Seattle. </p><p>On Friday, October 2nd, we cover the background and context of racial equity and systemic racism in the Seattle area.</p><p>On Friday, October 9th, we&#x27;ll discuss activism and advocacy for systemic/lasting change. Key questions include:</p><ul><li>How are organizations (and individuals) addressing racial equity and systemic racism today?</li><li>How can people get involved in their community to create systemic/lasting change?</li></ul><p>Register today for the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/102-virtual-civic-boot-camp-racial-equity-and-systemic-racism-in-seattle-tickets-121609566487" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>October 2</strong></a><strong> </strong>Civic Boot Camp and for the <strong>October 9</strong> Civic Boot Camp.</p><h3>Pricing</h3><ul><li><strong>Pay what you can levels:</strong> $20, $40 and $75 </li><li>Free for BIPOC community members, youth under 22 </li><li>Donations always accepted </li><li><strong>Registration fee includes access to a program workbook (articles, videos, websites, background data and speaker bios), live webinar and pre-recorded interviews.</strong></li></ul><h3>Speakers on Live Panel</h3><ul><li>Mariko Lockhart, Director, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, City of Seattle</li><li>Jose Luiz Rodriguez, Owner, The Station Coffee Shop</li><li>Rachael Steward, Administrator of Community Services, Seattle Housing Authority</li><li>Nikkita Oliver,  Co-Executive Director, Creative Justice</li></ul><h3>Speakers interviewed (pre-recorded and provided to participants ahead of time)</h3><ul><li>Elmer Dixon, President, Executive Diversity Services (and Co-Founder, Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party)</li><li>Sharon Williams, Executive Director,  Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas</li><li> LaNesha DeBardelaben, Executive Director, Northwest African American Museum</li><li>Marcellus Turner, Director, Seattle Public Library</li><li>Jerry Large, Board President, Blackpast.org</li><li>Reagan Jackson, Director, Young Women Empowered</li></ul><h3><strong>Civic Boot Camp Supporting Partner</strong></h3>

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