Diversity
The City of Arlington recognizes the importance of diversity in our community. We aim to encourage policies, activities and thought-provoking discussion which support cultural understanding, mutual respect and inclusiveness.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are an active process that requires continuous commitment to promote healthy people, healthy communities and the overall success of present and future generations.
City Proclamation for Juneteenth 2021
"Proclaim June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth in the City of Arlington, and urge all citizens to become aware of the significance of this celebration in American history, and in the heritage of our nation and state."
link to proclamation
City Proclamation for Pride Month 2021
"Proclaim June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Arlington, and commit to engaging in action that increases the safety, security, and freedom of each of the LGBTQ+ citizens."
link to proclamation
Stronger Together, Building Unity Through Community
Stillaguamish Valley event
May 15-16, 2021
www.arlingtonwa.gov/Stronger
Leadership Snohomish County Programs
Leadership for Racial Equity Program https://leadershipsc.org/lscprograms/lfre
Resource Links
- Sno-Isle Libraries racial equity and inclusion resources
- Leadership Snohomish County Programs, Leadership for Racial Equity Program https://leadershipsc.org/lscprograms/lfre
- Peoples Institute Northwest for information on the undoing Institutional Racism workshops: https://www.pinwseattle.org
- Government Alliance for Racial Equity a great resource for government: https://www.racialequityalliance.org
- GARE Racial Equity tool kit: https://www.racialequityalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/GARE-Racial_Equity_Toolkit.pdf
- Providence Institute for Healthier Communities Livewell Local an on line local resource for health equity: https://www.pihcsnohomish.org
- Center for Social Inclusion & Race Forward another great national resource for racial equity: https://www.centerforsocialinclusion.org
- Families of Color Seattle. Great parent resource and they presented: https://www.focseattle.org
- Crossroads has fantastic resources under their learn more section with tools and other highly recommended readings, etc: http://crossroadsantiracism.org/
- Anti racism project has resources on their website: https://www.antiracismproject.org/resources
- Another parent resource: http://www.raceconscious.org/
- Racial equity tool kit developed by city of Seattle: http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/RSJI/RacialEquityToolkit_FINAL_August2012.pdf
- Racial Equity Tools: offers tools research curriculum, etc: http://racialequitytools.org/index.htm
- Safe School a resource for teachers: https://www.safeatschool.ca/resources/resources-on-equity-and-inclusion/racism/tool-kits-and-activities
Past Events
- Step Up, Moving Racial Equity Forward Conference, April 30, 2021 https://leadershipsc.org/step-up-conference
- Antiracism Classes July-August 2020 flyer here
- Stronger Together Event September 19, 2020
- Resolution Condemning Racism June 15, 2020
- Snohomish County Complete Count Census Committee 2019-2020
- Stand Against Racism Week April 22-26, 2019
- Diversity Champion Award Respect Summit June 21, 2006