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The King County Council’s Equity & Social Justice Office (ESJO) works to achieve racial equity and social justice to ensure that all employees and residents in King County have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their race, gender, socio-economic status, ability, etc.


Recent Posts

  • International Trans Day of Visibility – March 31, 2024

    Today, the King County Council’s Equity & Social Justice office celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual recognition occurs every year on March 31 and is a time for…

  • Celebrating National Women’s History Month!

    Happy National Women’s History Month! Since 1987, the United States of America has dedicated March to recognizing and celebrating women’s historical, cultural, and societal contributions. Additionally, since 1914, March 8th…

  • Celebrating Black History Month!

    The King County Council’s Equity and Social Justice Office wishes everyone a happy Black History Month! Black History Month is one of the oldest recognized history celebrations that highlights the…

  • Human Trafficking Prevention Month

    January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to inform people about what human trafficking is, recognize trafficking survivors, and educate about effective human trafficking detection,…

  • Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    In 1986, the King County Council passed Motion 6461, which recognized the many great contributions and public service achievements of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This motion would eventually…

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Recording

    The King County Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is now available to watch! King County Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration from King County TV on Vimeo.

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    Happy Holidays!

    The winter holidays are a special time of year when many people gather with family and friends for a joyous celebration. As a diverse nation filled with many people, religions,…

  • Native American Heritage Month

    “I don’t believe in magic. I believe in the sun and the stars, the water, the tides, the floods, the owls, the hawks flying, the river running, the wind talking.…

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    Transgender Day of Remembrance

    Transgender Awareness Week Each year between November 13-19, people and organizations throughout the country celebrate Transgender Awareness Week. Transgender Awareness Week is to help increase understanding and bring attention to…

Connect with us

  • Dae Shogren, Equity & Social Justice Office Director: dae.shogren@kingcounty.gov, 206-263-8124
  • Tera Chea, Equity & Social Justice Coordinator: tera.chea2@kingcounty.gov, 206-477-9259

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