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The Office of Equity invites you to join us on June 22nd from 11:00-12:00pm for our Real Talk session “Who Belongs? Justice for Black Trans and Femme Women”, and from 12:00-12:30pm for our Post Talk, where we will have an interactive discussion on the Real Talk topic.

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. You will find more information about Real Talk! below.

Centered in belonging, we will unpack truth, reconcile the past, learn from one another, connect, and together, experience healing from harm.  We encourage you to lean in, be curious, and explore experiences different from your own.

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:

• Kendrick Stewart, Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
• Megan Matthews, Assistant Director, Washington State Office of Equity
• David Puente Jr., Deputy Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
• María Sigüenza, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs

When:

Real Talk! Sessions are from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on the following Wednesdays in 2022:

• July 27^th  
• August 24^th
• September 28^th  
• October 26^th
• November 16^th  
• December 14^th

Where:

These conversations will be virtual until we can meet in person.

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 info@equity.wa.gov. The Office of Equity strongly encourages participants to make requests at least 14 days in advance of the event to allow time to make the proper arrangements.

 

Equity and Justice for all,