[NFBSea] News from the Seattle Office for Civil Rights - February 2019

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Subject: News from the Seattle Office for Civil Rights - February 2019

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SOCR News – February 2019

Community Speaks: Help shape the future of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights

Please join us for a discussion about the Seattle Office for Civil Rights<https://seattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=9243c52425&e=892e03c0d1> and your community.
Participants will receive a $25 gift card. Food will be provided!
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is a government agency that works to advance civil rights and end barriers to equity. It enforces laws against illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and contracting that occurs within Seattle’s city limits. It also leads the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a citywide effort to end racism in City government and to achieve racial equity across our community.
In late 2017, Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation that required the Seattle Office for Civil Rights to conduct a racial equity toolkit (RET) analysis to explore how changes to the office’s permanent structure, leadership appointment or designation, and duties and responsibilities could help the office accomplish its work.
We are reaching out to you and your community as a chance to work together in rebuilding our office so that it is accountable to you and your community. We are here to learn what role you wish we could play in your community, how we can build an accountable relationship with your community, and what your community’s biggest barriers are where we can provide support. This information will be included in a larger report to City Council to determine what changes need to occur to the Office for Civil Rights. City Council will consider the recommendations from this report and make any necessary changes to the department.
Scheduled Sessions
Session 1:
Saturday, Feb. 16, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
New Holly Gathering Hall
7054 32nd Ave South, Seattle, WA 98118
Session 2:
Monday, Feb. 25, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Lake City Meeting Room
Lake City Library Branch-The Seattle Public Library
12501 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Session 3:
Saturday, Mar. 2, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Delridge Meeting Room, Delridge Library Branch
The Seattle Public Library
5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Session 4:
Thursday, Mar. 7, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Broadview Meeting Room, Broadview Library Branch
The Seattle Public Library
12755 Greenwood Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133
Additional Sessions are Currently Being Scheduled. Stay Tuned for Updates!
Let us know you are coming by calling and leaving a voicemail at (206) 256-5153 or emailing Erin McIntire<mailto:erin.mcintire at seattle.gov>. When you contact us, please let us know the date and location of the session you plan to attend. We need you to let us know you are coming so we have a head count for facilitation, planning, food, and for logistical purposes.
Do You Need Child Care, Have Language Access Needs, or Need a Reasonable Accommodation Request?
To contact us about child care needs, language access needs, or reasonable accommodation requests, please call (206) 256-5153 or email Erin McIntire<mailto:erin.mcintire at seattle.gov> by Feb. 13 for Session 2, by Feb. 20 for Session 3, by Feb. 27 for Session 4, and by Mar. 4 for Session 5

Make a difference in Seattle! Apply to join the Seattle Women's Commission!

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The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is currently recruiting to fill four vacancies on the Seattle Women’s Commission<https://seattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=bd319654d1&e=892e03c0d1>. The Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds in women’s rights, community engagement, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business and who are committed to racial equity. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and the Commission.

The Seattle Women’s Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, and city departments on matters that relate to women’s issues.

Participation on the Commission requires a minimum time commitment of 10-15 hours per month. This includes attendance at monthly meetings, participation in committee work, meetings with City officials, communicating with state legislators, and addressing women’s issues.

Commissioners are appointed for two years and all appointments are subject to confirmation by the City Council and serve without compensation.  Those interested in being considered should email a letter of interest, resume, and a completed Seattle Women’s Commission application<https://seattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=9262b8b406&e=892e03c0d1> to Marta Idowu<mailto:marta.idowu at seattle.gov> by Tuesday, March 19 by 5 p.m.

The Commission encourages individuals who are interested in applying to attend a monthly Commission meeting.  Meetings are held in City Hall, in Room L280 on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.  Commission meetings are open to the public.

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in its commissions.  Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.  All are welcome.

The Seattle Women’s Commission is one of four commissions managed by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.

Serve on the Seattle Human Rights Commission!

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The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is currently recruiting to fill five vacancies on the Seattle Human Rights Commission<https://seattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=1a5eb01f30&e=892e03c0d1>. The Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds in human rights, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and the Commission.

The Seattle Human Rights Commission advises the Mayor, City Council and city departments on human rights and social justice issues. In 2015, the City of Seattle declared Seattle a Human Rights City.  As a result, the Commission works with the City to protect the inherent human rights for all residents. Guided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights principles, the Commission works to impact the lives of people in Seattle through its policy work, community outreach, and works with the Seattle Office for Civil Rights to end discrimination.

Participation on the Commission requires a minimum time commitment of 10-15 hours per month. This includes attendance at monthly meetings, participation in committee work, meetings with City officials, communicating with state legislators, and addressing human rights concerns. The Commission also hears appeals of discrimination cases from the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.

Commissioners are appointed for two years and all appointments are subject to confirmation by the City Council and serve without compensation.  Those interested in being considered should email a letter of interest, resume, and a completed Seattle Human Rights Commission application<https://seattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=a7fd150e4f&e=892e03c0d1> to Marta Idowu<mailto:marta.idowu at seattle.gov> by Tuesday, March 19 by 5 p.m.

The Commission encourages individuals who are interested in applying to attend a monthly Commission meeting.  Meetings are held in City Hall, in Room L280 on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.  Commission meetings are open to the public.

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in its commissions.  Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.  All are welcome.

The Seattle Human Rights Commission is one of four commissions managed by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.

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Seattle Office for Civil Rights to host Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is pleased to have been selected by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) as a host organization for the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program. The Public Fellow selected for the two-year position will participate in SOCR's work and receive professional mentoring, an annual stipend, and health insurance.

The application deadline is March 13, 2019. For more information visit http://acls.org/programs/publicfellowscomp/<https://seattle.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac75b3ad7b4529d7a58d3b08e&id=5f47f0b31a&e=892e03c0d1>. Please direct all inquiries about the fellowship to ACLS. Applicants must have a PhD in the humanities or humanistic social sciences received between September 1, 2015 and June 21, 2019.

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