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Celebrating Black History Month: Events and Resources

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Within our movement and beyond, Black leaders have paved the way by resisting racial and economic injustice. This Black History Month, we’re honoring this history and continuing the fight for a world where we’re respected, protected, and paid in our workplaces!

Events

  • Feb. 25: ‘We Out Here!’ celebration of diverse leaders. This celebration of diverse labor leadership will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 starting at 7 p.m. at the Teamsters Hall, 14675 Interurban Ave. S. in Tukwila. “We Out Here!” will have food and drinks from around the world, music and a dance floor — an evening filled with joy and justice. Learn more here and RSVP here to attend.

Resources

  • Via The Stand: From NPR — It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration. February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.
  • Zoom backgrounds to celebrate and honor Black History Month in our local virtual spaces.

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