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CAAA public meeting Friday, January 17, 2025, 1pm to 4 pm at 1110 Capitol Way Blvd, RM 135, Olympia, WA. Questions - email info@caa.wa.gov
Agenda available at this link.
King's Dream - A Message for Today
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom — a Black-led protest.
Hope brought crowds to hear Dr. King deliver peaceful, yet tough, words.
We often focus on this speech only. By doing this, we close off talk about the rest of Dr. King’s career. We forget about what was happening in America at the time: Jim Crow remained the law in most of the South – the Civil Rights Act was still about six months away from passage, meaning segregation was still in play. King himself would be arrested or jailed 29 times even after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
News stories on MLK Day and during Black History Month may lead to the assumption there was a groundswell of people aligned with Dr. King when actually there weren't -- a 1966 poll reflected only a 32% public approval of King toward the end of his life.
Dr. King's critics suggested he was incompetent and a publicity hound. His straightforward reply still manages to echo down the ages:
"The minute you act and take a stand against an unjust system, the individuals in the privileged group are going to resist to the end, and they are going to say nasty things about you. They’re going to say you’re doing it for publicity, but we can’t stop for that reason..."
Today, lets approach Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech without painting him simplistically -- without paying attention to all the parts of the speech. Find the entire speech here.
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Electrical Pre-Apprentice Paid Training Opportunity & Women in Trades Event
Tacoma Power Electrical Pre-Apprentice program is open for applications! Accepted candidates will participate in paid intensive on-the-job electrical training to gain the essential knowledge and experience required to apply and compete for our apprenticeship programs.
Applications are due before January 21. For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4059DSf
Free Women in Trades Event on January 16. Attendees will learn about trade careers from women who work across the City of Tacoma, including Power, Water, Rail, Public Works, and Environmental Services. They will discuss the hiring process, salaries and benefits, and first-hand accounts of what it's like to be a female journey-level employee.
Additional events listed at CAAA.WA.Gov/events
 South Puget Sound Community College invites the community to its annual Martin Luther King Jr. - reflecting reflects on the ongoing work of equity and justice in our community.
Dr. Thelma Jackson, a distinguished local leader and advocate for equity and change, will deliver a keynote address on behalf of the NAACP of Thurston County. The event will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. on the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage.
South Puget Sound Community College - 2011 Mottman Rd SW Olympia, 98512
 The City of Tacoma presents Building Bridges - its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Community Outreach Fair in Tacoma!
Monday, January 20, 2025. A day of unity, inspiration, and hope embraces the theme: Building Bridges. The event underscores the importance of fostering unity and collaboration within the community. Stories will be shared throughout the program that highlight how individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds work together to create meaningful connections and drive positive change.
🎤 Inspiring local speakers and performers
🏆 Community Service Awards
🤝 Community Outreach Fair (starts at 11 AM)
🎉 Celebration begins at 1 PM
Honor Dr. King’s legacy and those individuals who keep his dream alive in our community. Together, we’ll rise and build a brighter future.
Bring your friends and family - more information here
Greater Tacoma Convention Center - 1500 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA
NAAM’s annual King Day celebration returns to honor the life, legacy, and sacrifice of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 10AM - 5PM Northwest African American Museum - 2300 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle, WA 98144
The theme throughout 2025 is “Forward Together!” a response to his book “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” and his 1967 speech “Where Do We Go From Here?”
Forward Together is both a call to action and a promise to the community that NAAM will remain dedicated to serving as the cornerstone of meaningful community engagement.
Join NAAM for this incredible family-friendly event that will feature two new exhibitions, a resource expo, community conversations, family activities, storytelling, book giveaways, and more! NAAM will partner with over 20 organizations whose inspiring efforts and dedication to their mission are advancing the local landscape.
Hosted by Seattle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in partnership with St. Jude Children's Hospital, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Tacoma Alumnae Chapter, Bellevue Alumnae Chapter, Divine 9 (Seattle & Tacoma), and our community mental health professionals.
This 2025 Day of Service event provides Black women and girls in the community with mental health strategies, coping tools, tips, and connect them with organizations that provides products that can assist with self-care and self-esteem while on their mental health journey.
This is a free event. We are asking all participants to bring unused socks, hats, gloves, or hygiene items to donate to the Byrd Barr Place organization. Donation boxes will be displayed at the event location by the entrance doors.
Event details: Date: February 1, 2025 Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: Byrd Barr Place, 722 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Note: Parking is limited, please park on the street in the direction of the traffic.
Click the poster or go to https://form.jotform.com/243628100612143 to register
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