The A Philip Randolph Institute Seattle Chapter presents African American Legislative Day 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
BRING YOUR VOICE TO THE CAPITAL
Collectively mobilize with impact in the advancement of African Americans across WA state. The fight for justice and equal access requires coordinated participation!
We wont go back! Ensure the success and protections of liberty for descendants of Africans and African Diaspora in the State of Washington!
For details, questions and itinerary, email contact@apriseattle.org
The Office of Financial Management is excited to share a great opportunity, as we have an open recruitment for a Budget Advisor to the Governor - K12 Education position.
What this job is about
As a Budget Advisor to the Governor, you analyze budgets, make budget recommendations to the Governor and present the Governor’s budget proposal to the Governor, Office of Financial Management (OFM) Director, OFM’s Executive team, state agencies, stakeholders and the Legislature. You are the subject matter expert who analyzes budget requests and develops budget proposals to meet the governor’s objectives.
The Budget division performs an ongoing role in the planning, analysis, and implementation of the state’s operating and capital budgets. We have the primary responsibility for making budget recommendations to the Governor and presenting the Governor’s budget proposal to the Legislature and the public. Learn more: OFM Budget Division
Our work at the Office of Financial Management serves as a crucial part of the decision-making that the governor, Legislature and state agencies do each year. As an employee of OFM, you will be part of a team of dedicated professionals who work hard every day to provide the vital information and services they need to serve the people of Washington. If playing a key role in supporting and improving state government matters to you, you’ve found the right place.
Note: This position closes on February 16, 2025.
To apply for this position and more information, click here.
Additional events listed at CAAA.WA.Gov/events
 Renting with an Eviction on Your Record
This webinar will focus on how you can rent with an eviction on your record. Learn what rights you have and successfully navigate your way to find housing.
Rent Smart is offered in partnership with The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and King County Library System (KCLS). Tenant Law Center attorneys are also available to help answer questions. Please register separately for each webinar! You’ll receive an email with a Zoom link 24 hours before each event. You can connect to Rent Smart webinars by computer or phone. Both KCLS and SPL have information about accommodations for people with disabilities on their event pages.
Need more help?
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For Tenants online resources: Solid Ground’s website with self-help information on topics like housing search, eviction, rental agreements, and much more to help Washington state renters understand their rights and processes under landlord-tenant law.
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Housing Justice Project (HJP): 206.267.7069 or email hjpstaff@kcba.org
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Tenant Law Center: 206.324.6890 – Free legal assistance for qualifying low-income Seattle and King County residents facing eviction or subsidy termination.
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Tenant Services Voice Message Line: 206.694.6767 – Solid Ground’s VOICE MESSAGE line for Washington state tenants. Leave a message Mondays or Thursdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm (except holidays), and a Tenant Counselor will get back to you. (Hours and days are subject to change.)
 Young, Gifted & Black (YBG) is designed for African Americans and Black 10th & 11th graders interested in attending the University of Washington.
Scan the QR code to sign up. Registration closes Monday, February 10th. Event is free.
2025 Young, Gifted & Black
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 9 AM to 4 PM
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, University of Washington
1410 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98195-5852
Email reach@uw.edu with questions, concerns or to request an accommodation
 Northwest Passages and The Black Lens Presents: Spokane Black Voices 2025
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 7:00 PM
Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, Coughlin Theater
502 East Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258-0102
Celebrating Black History Month, Northwest Passages and The Black Lens present the fourth annual Spokane Black Voices Symposium. African American students from the Spokane area will be presenting their work, focused on the theme: Powered by Courage
Free Ticket will be required for each attendee, while supply lasts. Contact/Registration Box Office:
509-313-2787 (ARTS) M-F, Noon-5pm MyrtleWoldsonCenter.org
Click the poster for more information
 Come out for an evening filled with music and engaging conversation. In 1866, Congress passed two significant pieces of legislation: the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the authorization for freed Black men to serve in the United States military. Join us for a discussion along the American history trail, led by a dynamic group of educators. Today, “We the People” continue to shape the trail.
Speakers include Lee Warnecke of the Southern Poverty Law Center, former Mayor Bill Baarsma, Professor Derrick Estrada, and Professor Luther Adams – Free Man of Color.
We the People & the American Dream
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:30 – 8:00 PM
FREE with registration
 Last year, Juneteenth – A Road to Economic Freedom boasted over 8,000 in attendance, featured national recording artists, state and local dignitaries, 100 plus vendors, multiple food trucks, bouncy houses and child play areas, the 2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant and performances by local talent and artists!
On Thursday, June 19th, 2025 - this free and unifying community event returns!
June 19th, 2025 Stewart Heights Park
5715 Reginald Gutierrez Lane Tacoma, WA 11am - 5pm
Submit your vendor or performer application. Space is limited. For questions got to http://www.juneteenthwa.com/contact/
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