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Advancing Racial Equity: A Conversation with Clint Smith
2022-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE ONLY
This is an external event sponsored by the United Way of King County
Join the United Way for an evening of virtual conversation about advancing racial equity in our community. Listen and learn from educator, poet, and New York Times bestselling author, Clint Smith and then participate in a discussion with local experts specializing in African American history in our area.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advancing-racial-equity-a-conversation-with-clint-smith-tickets-224343656917
There is a registration fee of $10 for this event.

Seattle Works: Center Pro-Blackness in Your Anti-Racism Work
2022-02-15 10:00 - 11:30
This is an event from Seattle Works:
“The Seattle Works white caucus is is for white people to take part in anti-oppression work in a way that’s useful rather than destructive or distracting. We caucus to process feelings, retrain ourselves, and take action to dismantle racism and shift power to people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). We are committed to following the leadership of and being accountable to BIPOC staff members at Seattle Works and the Seattle Works’ BIPOC Link-up, including bringing their asks for topics, learning, and action to the white caucus. We are using “How to Plan a White Caucus Agenda” by Pippi Kessler to inform how we plan and structure our meetings.
Each session will focus on a different topic, which will be shared in the reminder email sent just before the caucus.
Building community and developing leaders are tenants of the Seattle Works mission; we hope you will join us!
We are recording the educational and large group discussions to build accountability to our BIPOC colleagues and ensure conversations in an all-white space are truly centering BIPOC and racial justice. You may still attend if you do not consent to being recorded, but please mute your sound and turn off your video during the educational and large group discussion times.”

Advancing Racial Equity
2022-02-17 09:00 - 10:00
During Black History Month this February of 2022, please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion with Chiraag Bains, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council for Racial Justice and Equity, and a panel of esteemed racial justice experts on actions taken by the Biden Administration to center racial equity in the federal government during the past year and the path forward in the years ahead.

NAAM Black History Month Keynote Program
2022-02-17 17:00 - 18:00 | ONLINE ONLY
This is an event hosted by the Northwest African American Museum.

A Conversation with the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie Bunch

THURS. FEB. 17 | 5PM PST | REGISTER

Secretary Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, will be NAAM’s virtual keynote speaker this Black History Month. In 2019, Secretary Bunch became the nation’s first African American Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Secretary Bunch will discuss the past, present, and future of Black history. Dr. Quintard Taylor, University of Washington’s Professor Emeritus of History and founder of BlackPast.org, will moderate.

Black History Month Lunch & Learn
2022-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE ONLY
This is an event hosted by the Teamsters National Black Caucus, and is open to all.
The Lunch and Learn event starting at noon on Friday, Feb. 18 will feature guest speaker Celeste Hodge Growden, President and CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus.
Follow this Zoom link to join the event.

APRI African American Legislative Day
2022-02-21 10:30 - 14:30
This virtual event is hosted by the A. Philip Randolph Institute Seattle:
Join us for the 17th annual Charles Roland African American Legislative Day for an open discussion with our state officials and opportunities to get key issues heard.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtduusrjsuE9evVfD0CY7RAGiJZPuLA63y

NAAM Film Series: Blood Brothers
2022-02-23 14:30 - 17:00 | ONLINE ONLY
This event is hosted by the Northwest African American Museum.

Blood Brothers Film Screening

WED. FEB. 23 | 2:30PM | ONLINE

NAAM is partnering with the Heinz History Center in their screening of Blood Brothers, a Netflix film about the friendship between icons Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. The film screening will be followed by a talk back with the film’s director Marcus Clarke. This is virtual, free, and open to the public.

#RaceAndFemicide
2022-04-14 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
This event is hosted by Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation
Women of color live at the crossroads of racial and gendered oppression, with dire consequences. We see this in the alarming rise of violence against trans Black women, with each year becoming deadlier than the one prior and 96% of trans folk murdered being trans feminine people. We also see this in the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes, of which 68% target Asian women. For many women, the violence is also felt close to home: the CDC estimates that 53% of all female victims of homicide were killed by an intimate partner, and Black women were the most likely to die at the hands of a partner. Native American women follow with the second highest incidence rate.
Join us for a conversation among organizers and leaders addressing gendered and racialized violence in our communities: from the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous and Black women, to targeted attacks against Asian women, to ongoing violence against trans and gender non-conforming people, to the trafficking of immigrant women.
#RaceAnd Femicide will ground us on the roots of femicide, as well as its present day manifestations. Participants will also explore steps we can take as a collective society to find transformative solutions that do not perpetuate violence and further criminalize people, but rather get to the root causes of femicide. Join us on April 14th at 3 PM/ET to learn how the issue is impacting our different communities and how we can combat it.

Black Lives and the Making of White Power and Wealth
2022-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE ONLY
This event is hosted by the Northwest African American Museum and Town Hall.
A Conversation with Clyde W. Ford. Tickets are $6. Register at: https://my.townhallseattle.org/get-tickets/ecaf2ea1-aba5-11ec-b02c-459de4b6e019
When we look at American history, it’s impossible to look at our country’s institutions of power and wealth without also looking at the foundational labor of enslaved Black men and women. The slave trade was essential to U.S. commodities like tobacco and cotton, and it shaped institutions from transportation and law enforcement to medicine and financial services.
In his newest book, Of Blood and Sweat, author Clyde W. Ford looks at the lives of individual Black men and women and their roles in creating and sustaining the wealth of the white one percent throughout American history. Today, as activists take the fight for racial equity and justice to the streets, Ford traces the roots of this struggle from pre-colonial Africa through post-Civil War America.
Ford joins us at Town Hall to discuss how the past holds broad implications for present-day calls for racial equity, racial justice, and the abolishment of systemic racism and offers invaluable insight into our understanding of Black history and the story of America.

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
2022-05-01 - 2022-05-31
Join our friends at Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) for a series of events in May, which is Asian Pacific American Heritage month.

Courageous Conversations on Race and the Labor Movement
2022-05-19 17:45 - 19:45
This event is sponsored by: Kitsap Central Labor Council, Olympic Central Labor Council, WFSE 1181, UFCW 3000, OPEIU 8 and the WA State Labor Council, AFL-CIO

How do we talk to members and coworkers who think differently than us (politics, racial and gender justice, membership, etc…)? Would you like to be a better leader in your workplace and a voice for change? These are such big issues – what can we actually do about it?

This participatory workshop is designed to give you practical tools for building union solidarity within your workplace. This 2 hour session will help you to engage in effective conversations to build unity and solidarity among those you work with. Learn more at wslc.org/race-and-labor.

Courageous Conversations on Race and the Labor Movement will be held Thursday May 19, 2022 from 5:45pm to 7:45pm, Interpretation and closed captioning are available upon request.

This will be a Hybrid Workshop with opportunities to participate in person or virtually. Food will be provided at the in person gatherings in Port Angeles and Silverdale. To participate virtually you will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access. The in-person gatherings may change to virtual if the COVID conditions change. We will make sure everyone is updated if they do.

Register at: https://act.aflcio.org/events/courageous-conversations-on-race-and-the-labor-movement-kitsap-olympic-labor-councils-hybrid-event/

Revolutionary Nonviolence
2022-05-20 03:00 - 07:00 | Online meeting
The University of Washington Tacoma’s Labor Solidarity Project will present “Revolutionary Nonviolence: An Online Seminar on Organizing for Freedom” on Friday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seminar will feature Dr. Kent Wong, the Director of the UCLA Labor Center, along with labor and community activists, and UWT students. Click here to register.

Race and Labor | Bridging the Divide: Tools for Building Union Solidarity
2022-06-04 09:00 - 11:00
This event is sponsored by: Thurston-Lewis-Mason CLC, Twin Harbors CLC, and the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

How do we talk to members and coworkers who think differently than us (politics, racial and gender justice, membership, etc…)? Would you like to be a better leader in your workplace and a voice for change? These are such big issues – what can we actually do about it?

This participatory workshop is designed to give you practical tools for building union solidarity within your workplace. This 2 hour session will help you to engage in effective conversations to build unity and solidarity among those you work with. Learn more at wslc.org/race-and-labor.

Bridging the Divide will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 -11:00am PST. Interpretation and closed captioning are available upon request. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access to participate virtually.

Register at: https://act.aflcio.org/events/june-4-thurston-lewis-mason-and-twin-harbors-counties-race-labor-workshop

Juneteenth Celebration - Skate to Freedom Party and Community Day
2022-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Judkins Park, 2150 S Norman St., Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
This event is hosted by the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM).
NAAM will host a Skate Party with complimentary skate rental, a community day featuring local Black-owned vendors and food trucks, family friendly activities, music and so much more. Join us for the ultimate Juneteenth immersive experience! Registration forthcoming on the NAAM website.

Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
You are invited to a celebration of Juneteenth for King County and City of Seattle employees!
Juneteenth, which falls each year on June 19, commemorates the end to slavery in the United States. It’s considered the oldest African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday. This year, for the first time, City of Seattle employees will get a paid holiday to celebrate the occasion.
A joint group of City and County employees are planning a free event to honor Juneteenth on Monday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Seward Park. The event, open to employees and their families, will focus on unity and fellowship and feature food, music, art, and more! It will provide an opportunity to connect and celebrate.
A special thanks goes out to the team of collaborators planning this event, including RSJ Change Teams, Affinity Groups, and the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice in partnership with King County’s Black leaders. Please mark your calendar for this event and stay tuned for more announcements on this fun family event.
Please RSVP here to let planners know if you are interested in attending the June 20th event

PROTEC17 Workers' Roundtable (PWR!) Meeting
2022-07-12 14:30 - 15:30 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join us for the next meeting of the PROTEC17 Workers Roundtable (PWR!) virtual meeting on July 12 at 3:30 p.m. to connect with other PROTEC17 members to mobilize around the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, which threatens reproductive rights.
REGISTER HERE to take action, connect with others, and together, we will reimagine our future where each and every person has the dignity, respect, and freedom to choose how and when to expand their family and thrive.

APALA AFL-CIO - Organizing Workshop
2022-07-20 15:00 - 17:00
In collaboration with the UCLA Labor Center and Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) will be hosting five virtual workshops between July and August 2022 for a Racial Justice Workshops Series. The purpose of these workshops are is to educate and mobilize folks in the community and across the nation across key topics: racial justice, organizing, reproductive rights, political power, and immigrant rights.
Join APALA for their Organizing Workshop on Zoom featuring speakers:

Luisa Blue, Former SEIU Executive VP
Arlene Inouye, United Teachers of Los Angeles
Kathleen Yasuda, Los Angeles Trade College Labor Center
Brady Calma, APALA President, and SEIU UHW

REGISTER HERE

APALA AFL-CIO - Political Power Workshop
2022-08-03 15:00 - 17:00
In collaboration with the UCLA Labor Center and Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) will be hosting five virtual workshops between July and August 2022 for a Racial Justice Workshops Series. The purpose of these workshops are is to educate and mobilize folks in the community and across the nation across key topics: racial justice, organizing, reproductive rights, political power, and immigrant rights.
Join APALA for their Political Power Workshop on Zoom featuring speakers:

Gloria Caoile, Former AFSCME and Former APALA Executive Director
Bob Hasegawa, Washington State Senator and Former Teamster Leader
Amado Uno, Asian Pacific Environmental Network and Former APALA Executive Director
Susan Minato, Co-President UNITE HERE 11

REGISTER HERE

APALA AFL-CIO - Immigrant Rights Workshop
2022-08-17 15:00 - 17:00
In collaboration with the UCLA Labor Center and Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) will be hosting five virtual workshops between July and August 2022 for a Racial Justice Workshops Series. The purpose of these workshops are is to educate and mobilize folks in the community and across the nation across key topics: racial justice, organizing, reproductive rights, political power, and immigrant rights.
Join APALA for their Immigrant Rights Workshop on Zoom featuring speakers:

Johanna Puno Hester, AFSCME UDW and Former APALA President
Ju Hong, Director Dream Resource Center
Yves Gomez, Former APALA Executive Board member and Former UFCW
Alvina Yeh, APALA Executive Director

REGISTER HERE

Latine/x Heritage Month
2022-09-14 - 2022-10-15
Sep 15 – Oct 15

It is undeniable that the Latine/x community has played a major role in the success of the Labor Movement — famous labor leaders like Dolores Huerta, César Chávez, Emma Tenayuca, Santiago Iglesias Pantin, and Luisa Moreno, to name a few — and the progress that has been made would not be possible without their dedicated organizing and leadership.

This Latine/x Heritage Month, join PROTEC17 in honoring and celebrating Latine/x history and supporting the continuous present-day Latine/x community that continues to play a big part of the Labor Movement as we know it now—including Latine/x PROTEC17 members who continue to add so much to our union!

Together we are stronger. ✊

Latine/x Organizations/Programs and Events
Here are a few amazing Latine/x organizations and programs that serve as resources and/or ways of supporting Latine/x workers and culture in our communities!

Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) –
Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit
PROTEC17 is one of many committed labor unions with the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC). The WSLC provides a variety resources, including this resource toolkit for immigrant and worker justice.
This toolkit provides documented and undocumented workers, worker advocates, and union leaders with the resources and support they need to create a just and fair future for immigrants in the U.S.
More info HERE.

Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) –
Naturalization Legal Services
The WLSC provides reduced-cost/pro-bono legal services at Nuestra Casa in Sunnyside, WA.
More info HERE.

United Farm Workers (UFW) Union
Support our union siblings at the United Farm Workers (UFW) union and get involved with responding to their calls to action and/or donating to support their work.
More info HERE.

Casa Latina – Day Worker Center
Become a member or hire a worker through the Casa Latina Day Worker Center. Through this program, Casa Latina members receive training on job skills, health and safety, and worker rights. These members take the lead in determining program rules, procedures, and wages. This strong leadership development component creates a sense of ownership and pride among participants.
More info HERE.

Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture
Visit the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture in Boulevard Park, right in Seattle, WA. Learn more about Latine/x history and heritage, including features of labor leaders like Dolores Huerta and César Chávez.
More info HERE.

El Centro de la Raza – 50th Anniversary Gala
Support El Centro de la Raza by buying a ticket for their “Building the Beloved Community Gala” on Sat., Oct. 8, 2022.

To donate, click here.
For Sponsorship information, click here.
To donate an auction item, click here.

More info HERE.

Seattle Latino Film Festival
Check out the 14th Annual Seattle Latino Film Festival happening between Oct. 7 – 14 and enjoy a series of films from incredible Latine/x creators.
More info HERE.

Immigrant Worker Summit - Save the Date!
2022-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Skagit Valley College
Save the date of Saturday, Sept. 17 for the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC)’s Immigrant and Refugee Workers Rising and the Future of the Labor Movement. It will be held at Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way in Mount Vernon, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register here to attend.
This conference is part of the immigration rights work the WSLC has undertaken since passage of 2019’s Resolution #14, which included creation of the WSLC’s Labor Immigration Committee and the creation of the WSLC’s Immigrant and Worker Justice Toolkit, which provides documented and undocumented workers, worker advocates and union leaders the resources and support they need to create a just and fair future for immigrants in the U.S.
More info at: https://www.thestand.org/2022/06/immigrant-and-refugee-workers-rising-conference-sept-17/

Indigenous Peoples' Day 2022
2022-10-09 - 2022-10-10
This Indigenous Peoples Day 2022, we uplift all PROTEC17 members and community members with Indigenous identity — not just on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but every day. Our union and the Labor Movement is made stronger because of you. PROTEC17 invites you to collectively join us in acknowledging the injustices against the Indigenous community and work together to pay both respects and reparations to the people on whose land we reside. As a labor union, we continue to acknowledge that economic justice is not truly justice without racial justice. ✊

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022 Events
and Organizations to Support

Please note that this is not an extensive list.

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event at Daybreak Star Cultural Center

More info HERE
UIATF is also looking for volunteers for this event; if you are able, please consider adding capacity. More info HERE.

City of Seattle Native American Employees (CANOES) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More info HERE

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) –
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2-Day Event

Traditional Drum Making Workshop | Sun., Oct. 9 @ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Community Gathering and Welcoming Song | Mon., Oct. 10 @ 5 – 7 p.m.
Film Screening of Honor Thy Mother: the Untold Story of Aboriginal Women and Their Indipino Children & Panel Discussion | Mon., Oct. 10 @ 7 – 8:30 p.m.

More info about all three events HERE

Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia – Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
More info HERE

Support Your Local Indigenous Tribe / Pay Reparations
For example, if you’re in the Seattle area check out Real Rent Duwamish and consider making a recurring donation. Check out their website as there are also periodic volunteer opportunities available.

Support the Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce (ONACC)

The ONACC works to advance educational and economic opportunities for Native Americans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

More info HERE
Donation Page HERE

Check out our Native Land Acknowledgment page on our website for more info.

Native American Heritage Month 2022
2022-10-31 - 2022-11-30
November is Native American Heritage Month 2022 and we at PROTEC17 invite you join us in honoring and celebrating the Native American community and culture!
Native American Heritage Month 2022
Resources & Events
* Please note that this is not an extensive list.

National Native American Heritage Month Resources
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. More info here.

PBS Native American Heritage Month Collection
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. More info here.

Visit Seattle – Native American Cultural Heritage Resources & Events
Visit Seattle provides a list of resources and events honoring Native American culture and history. Find the full info in this guide here.

Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center – Online Native Art Auction
Annual fundraising event that highlight Native American artists and their work. All proceeds go to the Duwamish Tribe. Bidding goes through Nov. 10 to Nov. 30. Bid at qgive.com with the event ID 989101. Email duwamishgalahelp@gmail.com for questions.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art – Reel Injun – smARTfilms: Native Narratives

Tue., Nov 1 | 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m.
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Winslow
In-person event
Ticket Prices: $10 – $12
Open to All Ages

More info on the event page here.

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner – smARTfilms: Native Narratives

Tue., Nov 8 | 2 – 5 p.m. & 7 – 10 p.m.
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Winslow
In-person event
Ticket Prices: $10 – $12
Ages: 18+

More info on the event page here.

United Indians Native Art Market

Multiple dates between Nov 19 – Dec 18
At the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center Magnolia (Seattle)
In-person event
Free

More info on the event page here.

Regional Arts & Culture Council – Resource & Info
The Regional Arts & Culture Council provides an informative read on honoring Native American Heritage month and the rich history of the Native American community — includes info about things to do in Portland, OR as you honor and pay homage. More info here.

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Located in and serving The Portland area (home to the 9th largest urban Native American community), read more here about what the NAYA is doing to uplift and empower Native American individuals and families. Check out the variety of programs and events that they have and consider supporting their work here.

Venture Portland – Native American Businesses to Support
More info here.

BIPOC Member Meeting
2022-12-14 11:00 - 12:00
Join your fellow Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) union siblings for our very first BIPOC Member Meeting on Wed., Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. noon via Zoom. PROTEC17 members, please check your email for more details.

BIPOC Member Meeting (Virtual)
2023-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE MEETING VIA ZOOM
Join your fellow Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) union siblings for our very first BIPOC Member Meeting on Tues., Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. noon via Zoom. PROTEC17 members, please check your email or the Member Portal for more details.

APALA 2023 Banquet
2023-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Jerry Brockey Center (South Seattle College), 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, 98106
The Asian Pacific American Labor Association (APALA), AFL-CIO is hosting their annual banquet on Fri., March 17 at 6 p.m. This year the theme is, “Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Workers Transforming Our Labor Movement.” PROTEC17 has up to 5 FREE spots for members — this is first come first serve.
PLEASE RSVP BELOW!

AANHPI Month + Jewish-American Heritage Month
2023-05-01 - 2023-05-31

BIPOC+ Microaggression Training
2023-06-27 12:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE MEETING ONLY
ll Black, Indigenous, and people of color+ (BIPOC+) PROTEC17 members are invited to the very first PROTEC17 BIPOC+ Race and Labor training in partnership with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO!
This group is designed to empower PROTEC17 BIPOC+ union members with a space to provide encouragement, build solidarity, and create community with one another. Our sessions and activities will evolve as we identify shared challenges and helpful resources – we need YOUR voice in this process!
Join our first training on microaggressions on Tues., June 27 from 12 – 2 p.m. Full details including how to join are in your personal email or on the Member Portal here.
We hope to see you there!

Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09

MLK Day 2024
2024-01-15
Join us in collectively honoring and celebrating the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! We’ll be at Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition’s rally and march on Mon., Jan. 15 at Garfield HS (400 23rd Ave). The indoor rally at 11 a.m. We’ll meet at 12 p.m. at the bottom of the main steps to march together — lookout for our PROTEC17 signs! 👀
