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Don’t weaponize the word ‘woke’; all parts of Black History are an essential part of American History
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Don’t weaponize the word ‘woke’; all parts of Black History are an essential part of American History

By Dr. Shawn G. Willis LEARNING AND DELIVERY AND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, WASHINGTON STATE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provided our nation with an inspiring and motivational speech that will echo through the ages as long as all people from different backgrounds are not treated equally and indeed offered opportunities based on that simple premise. Rosa…

Unearthing Our Roots
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Unearthing Our Roots

BY KRISTA R. PÉREZ LEAD CONSULTANT, PÉREZ CONSULTING When asked, Where did you find the time to write a book? I responded with, during the first 6 months of my daughter’s life. There is something about the tension that exists with being needed so much by a fresh out-of-the-womb newborn and the euphoria of just…

It’s the Enslavement for Me
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It’s the Enslavement for Me

BY MICHAEL JORDAN BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, BLACK COLLECTIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUND OUTREACH It’s the enslavement for me… Headlines rang with the announcement, “Walmart apologizes for Juneteenth ice cream flavor after backlash.”  In the same article, CBS News stated, “The Juneteenth ice cream’s packaging urged consumers to ‘share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation, and enduring…

HIRE 253 connects residents with housing and employment
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HIRE 253 connects residents with housing and employment

HIRE 253 is back! It was pouring rain on September 17, but that didn’t stop community organizations and employers throughout Pierce County from joining together at People’s Park in Tacoma to connect residents with resources for housing and employment opportunities. More than 160 people attended Hire 253, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. The event…