The Office of Equity Presents:
The Office of Equity invites you to join us on November 8th, from 11:00 am –12:00 pm, for our Real Talk! session and from 12:00–12:30 pm for our Post Talk, where we will have an interactive discussion on the Real Talk! Topic: Native American Heritage Month is Not Just During November.
We invite you to lean in, be curious, and engage in honest dialogue about racial equity, justice, and belonging to co-create a state government system that works for everyone. Centered in belonging, we will unpack truth, reconcile the past, learn from one another, connect, and together, experience healing from harm.
Through the 7 Office of Equity Values: Access, Justice, Ubuntu, Love, Equity, Dignity, and Belonging, we talk about healing, love, truth, and reconciliation and what that looks like in state agencies. This is the moment and place to have real talk to truly transform our agencies into places where real people experience equity, justice, and belonging every day, now and for generations to come.
What:
A space to discuss, learn and engage on how to take action related to advancing justice, equity, and belonging. No topic or theme is off-limits for this honest and courageous series.
Why:
This was created for state agency employees to lean in, be curious, and become open to exploring experiences different from their own. Watch the Real Talk Introduction for more background.
Who:
Our “Real Talk!” hosts are:
Megan Matthews, Director, Washington State Office of Equity
Kendrick Stewart, Interim Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
David Puente Jr., Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
María Sigüenza, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Michelle Gladstone-Wade, Tribal Liaison, Washington State Department of Commerce
Christina Pourarien, Executive Operations Manager, Employment Security Department
When:
In 2023, Real Talk! Sessions are from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, followed by Post Talk from 12:00 - 12:30 pm.
Where:
These conversations are virtual. Each month, a reminder message will be sent to our subscribers. Please update your preferences here if you need to subscribe to ensure you receive the Real Talk! reminders.
The Washington State Office of Equity is committed to hosting accessible events that promote belonging, justice, and dignity. To request communication services (interpreters, written information in other languages, or other services) or accommodations, please call 360.902.3355 or 711 (Telephone Relay Service) or email Access@Equity.wa.gov. The Office of Equity strongly encourages participants to make requests at least 14 days before the event to allow time to make the proper arrangements.
Zoom Link:
If the calendar link does not work, the zoom information for these sessions is below:
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Meeting ID: 842 4299 1772
Passcode: 027639
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