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CAAA E-News! November 4, 2024
OMWBE, CAAA, CAPAA, CHA sent this bulletin at 11/04/2024 01:34 PM PST
Election day is tomorrow! Cast your ballot! If you have voted, check the status of your ballot at VoteWa.gov.
CAAA visited the Pierce County Elections office on Saturday where voting was very busy and new people were registering! There is still time to register and vote! Anyone turning 18 years old tomorrow can register now. A criminal history doesn't prohibit you from voting if out of custody. County elections offices are open until 8 pm Tuesday. Find your election office.
Submit your completed ballot in the mail or marked ballot box by 8 pm, Tuesday, November 5th. No postage is necessary.
Your vote affects your future self and the lives of our children: Several issues directly affect the Black community directly - criminal justice reform being one of them. Reforms would address the disproportionate effect of the criminal justice system on our community.
Not all candidates support reforms.
No matter what the commercials say, in Washington state, your information is protected: where you registered, your social security number, or any record used to provide identity, age or residential address is not released.
Our role is to advocate for the community to the Governor, state legislature, state agencies and others. Participation is an effective way to become an active voice in our community.
Commissioners serve for a two-year term that can be renewed at the Governor's discretion. Questions? Call 360-725-5664
CAAA will hold its November Public Commission Meeting, Friday, November 8, 2024 1pm to 4pm at the Renton City Library 100 Mill Avenue S. Renton, WA 98057
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Help for Homeowners
Are you or your loved ones still feeling the economic impacts of the pandemic?
The Washington State Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) provides individual support and federal relief funds to qualified Washington homeowners!
You can receive a grant of up to $60,000! Join the Wednesday, November 6 virtually on Zoom with 1-hour courses available at 12pm and 6pm to learn more!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Housing Counselor, Chris Furry, via cfurry@urbanleague.org.
Scam messages are impersonating Good To Go!
Receive a message about an outstanding toll? Good To Go! only requests payment on MyGoodToGo.com. Do not click unknown links in emails or text messages.
Jackie Robinson Educational Scholarship Open Now
Washington Teen Link
You’re not alone. There is someone that’s willing to listen to you without judgment. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State.
Our teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small!
Calls and chats are confidential.
Community Events!
Additional community event information can be found on our Events page at CAAA.WA.Gov/events
NAACP Spokane Gala with Hill Harper November 9th
The Freedom Fund Banquet is the annual fundraiser, which directly supports a scholarship fund for local high school students entering higher education. Supporting the annual dinner enables our Spokane NAACP to further the mission and work of the Association and continue the fight against the assault on civil and human rights.
The annual dinner also allows the Spokane NAACP to recognize the achievements of outstanding individuals and entities who have contributed significantly to the fight for civil and human rights and have laid the foundation for ensuring justice and equity for future generations. Info and Tickets
Location: DoubleTree Hotel 322 N Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, WA
CACE 21 Black Homeowner Game Night
You're cordially invited to attend The Central Area Cultural EcoSystem, 21st Century's (CACE21) November 2024 Black Homeowner Game Night. It's a great chance for us to let off some steam as a community post-election season and connect with Black homeowners! The games will help us learn about ways to support existing Black Homeownership. We are inviting Black community members to join us Saturday, November 9th, 4-8pm at Byrd Barr Place (722 18th Ave Seattle). Light snacks and drinks will be served and we plan to start our event with another round of Black Jeopardy, so plan to arrive early! To learn more about CACE21. This event is free. Please register at Eventbrite
Black to My Roots: The Award Winning Stage Play
Originally written by Kathya Alexander and Reneschia Brown, Black To My Roots tells the personal, social, and political implications of Black women's hair and how it affects our self-esteem, social interactions, and career status based on society's impressions about our hair.
Our hair relationship that is not only an important part of our collective American history, deeply rooted in the experience of Black women in the United States, popular culture, and the world.
November 22-24th, 2024
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
17th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA
Sliding scale or pay-what-you-can basis. Donations support the individual artists and CD Forum. All contributions are welcome and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
A Hilltop Holiday is more than just a show—it's a soulful celebration of redemption, the true spirit of the season filled with joy, warmth, and togetherness. Time travel with Hilltop Slumlord, Eb Scrooge on his journey from a grumpy miser to a joyful Hilltop community member guided by spirited visits of three unforgettable ghosts.
A wonderful cast of Tacoma's best singers, dancers & actors for the most soulful spectacular winter holiday musical in Tacoma.
November 15,16,17, 22 & 23 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.)
1105 Martin Luther King Junior Way Tacoma, WA 98405
Black Night Market Holidaze Market
Live performances! Food! Fashion Show! Black Night Market returns for the holidays! This is a free family event.
November 30, 2024 and December 21, 2024 | 2pm to 8pm
