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Office of Equity Hosting Real Talk!

Meeting Date and Time
03/30/2022 11:00 am
Meeting Address
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Meeting Description

Flyer for Real Talk! March 30th at 11:00 a.m. Join us in courageous conversations about racial equity, justice, and belonging. Megan Matthews, Engagement Manager, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Kendrick Stewart, Deputy Director Washington State Department of Commerce David Puente Jr., Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs To request accommodations please contact us at 360.902.3355 or 711 for telephone relay service or email at info@equity.wa.gov. Images: Logo - Washington State Office of Equity An outline of a dove flying out of the “y” in the word “Equity" with six wing feathers each a different color. Head shot photos of Megan Matthews, Kendrick Stewart, and David Puente Jr.

 

Register today at  Real Talk! Registration for March 30th, 2022 from 11:00 - 12 Noon.

 

About Real Talk!

 

Why

This was created for state agency employees to lean in, be curious, and become open to exploring experiences different from their own. Watch this video for more information on how and why Real Talk! began: Real Talk! Video. See attached files for video transcripts in English and Spanish.

 

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.

 

Who

Our “Real Talk!” hosts are

  • Kendrick Stewart, Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Commerce;
  • Megan Matthews, Engagement Manager, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services;
  • David Puente Jr., Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs;
  • María Sigüenza, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs; and
  • Other state agency champions.
Meeting Documents
PDF icon Real Talk transcript
PDF icon Real Talk transcript (spanish)
PDF icon Real Talk