Advancing Racial Equity Series
Listening and learning from communities of color.
The Advancing Racial Equity series creates an opportunity for the community to listen to and learn from BIPOC leaders and experts and engage in the work alongside us.
As United Way continues on this racial equity journey, we acknowledge that there is still more work to be done. We won’t see a community where everybody thrives until we have a racially just community. Join us on this journey and at our next event.
Upcoming Event
Advancing Racial Equity: Trust-Based Philanthropy
Part of United Way of King County’s racial equity commitments is to engage in conversation with community about our racial equity journey, work and aspirations. Please join us for an evening of learning together.
Participatory grantmaking is a powerful racial equity tool. We will hear from a panel about their approaches to implementing this tool, the pros, the learnings, and how it can be applied to all aspects of life.
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists, check out a part of the Bruce Lee Exhibit before it moves, and network with fellow community members. Light refreshments will be provided.
Featured Speakers
Past Events

Advancing Racial Equity ft. BIPOC Businesses
To honor Dr. King’s legacy of economic empowerment of communities of color, we were joined by a dynamic panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders of color to learn about how these leaders are investing in people and strengthening their communities.
Read more about this event.
Advancing Racial Equity with LaTosha Brown
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter joined us for an inspirational presentation about advocacy, voting rights and how we can all take action towards a just and equitable nation.
Read more about this event.
A Conversation with Clint Smith
We welcomed New York Times best selling writer, educator, and poet, Clint Smith to our (virtual) community for a conversation about racial equity and his book How the Word is Passed.
Read more about this event.
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