2020 ARCHIVE
SEP
Free Local Business COVID-19 Reopening Status Online Listing Get the word out about your reopening status. The Times' advertising team is providing this free service to local businesses and organizations. To take advantage of this opportunity for your organization call 206.652.6700 or email contact ST Media Group. |
SEP
South King County Fund - Economic Recovery Grants The Port of Seattle is launching a new project to award million dollars in grants up to $100,000 for projects related to the airport, in South King County. The deadline is 9/30. Learn more here. |
AUG
Black Style Matters August 3-10 is a celebration of black women, sustainable style, and confronting stigma. This series will feature seven fashionistas of color and their powerful stories. Follow #BlackStyleMatters and #7days7voices on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more. View complete series details and related posts here. |
JUL
Free Headshots for Unemployed Workers HSB has launched a campaign to help Americans get back to work by providing free professional headshots. The goal is to photograph 10,000 people in all 50 states on one day. Book your spot |
JUN
Congratulations Class of 2020! Nathan Hale High School's graduates. This class of of young people decided to replace the tradition of a day of pranks, (Senior Rumble) with a BLM march in Lake City. Watch the ceremony on the Seattle school district's YouTube channel. |
MAY
BLM Inspires Global Anti-Racism Protests Join the global movement advocacy or get involved in your area at Black Lives Matter, where you can also donate. |
MAR
Celebrate Muslim Women's Day MuslimGirl, is a website made for and by Muslim women. MG partnered with dozens of media organizations to elevate the voices and experiences of Muslim women. Editor-in-Chief, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, sees the day as a chance for allies to “pass the mic”. Share the campaign on social media- #MuslimWomensDay. |
MAR
International Women's Day Celebrate the Rising Earning Power of Women, by Dorothy Neufeld. Since 1981, the proportion of female breadwinners – women who earn more than their husbands – has almost doubled in the United States. This chart by Visual Capitalist depicts growth and barriers women still face in attaining independent wealth. |
FEB
Black History Month Events Check out a month of Puget Sound area events that includes movies, discussions, poetry, music and community celebrations about black culture. This calendar was curated and provided by The Stranger. |
FEB
Black Her Stories Michaela Ayers of Nourishing Events is hosting this exclusive Nourish X event that pays tribute to the stories of black female leadership throughout history and in modern times. From 6:00 to 9:00 pm, at The Riveter, 1517 12th Ave Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98122. Get tickets here. |
JAN
Uplifiting Sisterhood Conference at MAPS Redmond Friday, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, with guest speaker, Ustadah Ieasha Prime, Free/open to the public Saturday, 11:00am – 6:30pm, with guest speakers Dalia Mogahed, Ustadah Ieasha Prime. Workshops on: Modest Fashion, Wellness, Self-Advocacy in Marriage, Art & Spirituality, Youth Discussion-Girl Talk! Free parking. Child care fee. Register |
JAN
Voices of Women National Survey The National Association of Commissions for Women wants to know your top 5 issues or concerns. Click on this link to fill out their short questionnaire. It takes just a few minutes and feel free to share with friends. |
2019 ARCHIVE
12/14
ALPHA 14th Annual Gala Celebrate ALPFA Seattle's 2019 accomplishments and recognize the supporters who helped make it a success. The Gala brings together members, corporate sponsors, and community partners to make this event one of the largest gatherings of Latino professional in the Puget Sound Area. Buy your ticket here. |
9/20
Strike & National Voter Registration Day Stand in solidarity with youth worldwide. The Global Week of Climate Action continues, with huge strikes planned worldwide Friday. Hosted by the US Climate Strike Coalition. Register to vote here. |
8/21
UNEA Youth Journalism Showcase Finale Join Clear Sky Native Youth Council to celebrate their second annual 5-week summer series at Bitter Lake Community Center. From 6-8:00 pm. Free dinner and parking. Learn more at: facebook.com/groups/148924651842226/. |
7/31
City of Seattle Reverse Vendor Trade Show Meet department managers and other public agency representatives, and learn about upcoming solicitations, procurement opportunities, sustainable purchasing and network with local vendors. From 11:00-3:00 pm. Contact kjell.elmer@seattle.gov. |
7/19
5XE "Grow Faster Now!" Workshop at Banner Bank in Bellevue Accelerate profitable and sustainable growth of your business 5X and more. A unique process that hundreds of business leaders have used to accelerate growth from $2 million to $1.2 billion, in as little as 2-to-5 years. Lunch is provided. Sponsored by Perfect Financial Inc and Hot100Business. Contact Corey@Hot100Business.com. |
7/9
Diversity In Tech It’s no secret, companies with more diversity, whether it’s racial, ethnic, or gender, perform better than those with less. Learn about the difficulties, successes, and benefits of diversity in the tech industry, and what we can do to make diversity the standard, not the exception. Presented by Christy Johnson of PNW IDEA Pre-register at: Thinkspace. Starts at 7:00 pm at 1700 Westlake Ave N, Suite 200, Seattle, WA. |
June is Pride Month
Interested in certifying your LGBTQ-owned business? The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce offers a certification for LGBTQ-owned small businesses. By becoming certified, you can build relationships with America's leading corporations, generate prospective business and clients and learn about contracting opportunities. Learn more. |
6/17 & 6/19
Shaping Our Inclusive Future Please join us this June for our Diversity Advantage report on the City of Bellevue Cross-Cultural Programming and Outreach Study. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/cob-forum. For additional information contact Yuriana Garcia Tellez at 425.452.7886 or ygarcia@bellevuewa.gov. |
6/18
HNTB DBE/DBE Networking Event June 11, 4:30-7:00 at 600 108th Ave., NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. Please RSVP via registration by June 11 to: pjonescoburn@HNTB.com, or call Heidi Johnson, Northwest Division Marketing Director, at 425.456.8523. |
5/18
What She Said x Women of Color FashTech Brunch 10:00am-12:00pm in W Bellevue. For details, link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-she-said-x-women-of-color-fashtech-brunch-tickets-59967919662 |
4/28
Custom Design Your Own Lantern! This business hosts events and gives back to the community. Hussein Madkour of Madkour group will give away a new home to refugees in need for every five homes they sell. |
3/2
Y-WE Fundraiser Y-We is hosting an annual fundraiser at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Young Women Empowered serves diverse young women, ages 13-24, and adult mentors, volunteers, and participants in the greater Seattle area. |
3/29
Eastside Race & Leadership Coalition Eastside Race & Leadership Coalition is holding its second annual summit from 9:00am-4:00pm, at the Overlake School, in Bellevue. FREE! |
2/13
Women In Business Symposium Listen and learn from a phenomenal group of women who are doing the unexpected. They’ll share how they’ve achieved success in traditionally male-dominated industries like maritime, construction, architecture, and media. |
1/31
MENAL Festival Middle East & North Africa Literature (MENAL) Circle/Festival at Tatreez & Tea! Lecture 4:30-6:30pm at UW Bothell campus. Speakers include: Wafa Ghnaim and Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim. FREE, but RSVP for workshops on February 1, from 12:45-8:00. |
2018 Archive
11/16 Washington PTAC
Free training for small business owners. Register here. |
10/10 Panda Tank
Join Donald Summers and a panel of funders as local social entrepreneurs pitch their social profit ideas. Free, at the Impact Hub in Seattle. Learn more at: altruistpartners.com. |
9/28 Miss Africa WA State Pageant
Located at the University of Washington. Partners included the African Chamber of Commerce. Learn more here. |
6/15 Cultural Detective Presentation
Free presentation by Lee Mozena. Learn how this communication tool can help you solve people challenges. |
4/12 Power to the People Event
Celebrating Seattle Black Panther's 50th Anniversary. Learn more here. |
MALIKAH FESTIVAL / 2017 & 2016
A Modest Fashion Show & Bazaar
These cross-cultural events were produced by Zena Consulting and Boutique Al Firdaws, and funded by Redmond's Arts & Culture Commission. Both festivals included a public modest fashion show for mixed gender audiences. Families also enjoyed world dance and local crafts. Special thanks to all the models and other volunteers who made this event possible. See the Festival's local impact at Press. |
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