Diversity

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. See how the Department of Personnel Diversity Advisory Committee is bringing awareness to the contributions Caribbean Americans have made to American History.

 The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is hosting a series of lunchtime presentations throughout the month of June to  celebrate  Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Month. The events are open to the public at no charge.

Come be a part of these wonderful presentations.

 DSHS
OB2 Auditorium
Office Building
1115 Washington
Olympia, WA  
Directions to OB2 Auditorium…

For more information about the speakers, visit the DSHS Diversity Affairs page.

The Washington State Minority and Justice Commission has just published and released a new electronic publication,  Diversifying the Bench Guidebook: How to Become a Judicial Officer (All contents copyright 2011).  The Washington State Minority and Justice Commission was created by an order of the Washington State Supreme Court to determine whether racial and ethnic bias exists in the courts of the State of Washington. To the extent that it exists, the Commission is charged with taking creative steps to overcome it. To the extent that such bias does not exist, the Commission is charged with taking creative steps to prevent it. If you have questions and comments regarding this publication, please contact Mr. Monto S. Morton, Executive Director, by email at monto.morton@courts.wa.gov, or by mail at Administrative Office of the Courts, Post Office Box 41170 Olympia, Washington 98504-1170, or by phone at (360) 705-5327.

Each year during Women’s History Month, we remember and celebrate women from all walks of life who have shaped this great nation. See a Women’s History Month calendar provided by the Department of Corrections.

What began as International Women’s History Day in 1911, has grown to an entire month dedicated to recognizing the importance of women in our global society and celebrating the significant contributions that women have made throughout history.

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the National Women’s History Project. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Our History is Our Strength.”  For more information on this year’s theme, visit The Library of Congress and  the National Women’s History Project. To learn about the history of women in Washington State, visit the Washington Women’s Consortium.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) provides in-depth training about different types of diversity in the workplace to all of its employees. Learn more about WSDOT’s efforts to train employees about diversity awareness.

From the Department of Personnel

Since 1976, the month of February is nationally celebrated as Black History Month.

Created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D., as “Negro History Week,” the goal was simply to educate blacks about their cultural backgrounds and instill a sense of pride in their race.

Black history is American history, and it needs to be known and celebrated like other elements of American history.

For more information on Black History Month, check out Black History Month Resources.

One of Dr. King’s most notable quotes was, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”

 Find opportunities to volunteer your time on MLK Day from the Department of Personnel Diversity Advisory Committee.

The Seattle Society for Human Resource Management recently awarded the Attorney General’s Office its first annual Diversity Award for the top state agency/non-profit organization. In addition, Assistant Attorney General Emily Klockenkemper was recognized by the agency’s Diversity Advisory Committee with it’s first Outstanding Diversity Site Coordinator Award for going above and beyond the call of duty to promote diversity at the AGO.

Read more.