Roosevelt Alumni For Racial Equity (RARE) Newsletter April 2024
RARE and Urban League Expand the Connections Program Through Strategic Partnership
RARE and Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle continue a strong partnership with plans to expand the Connections program and to hire a full-time Youth Engagement Coordinator. Connections aims to tackle racial inequities in schools by promoting a sense of belonging and leadership among students.
Open Discussion: "Developing a Sense of Belonging" on Mon, April 29 @ 5 pm
RARE’s Open Discussions series returns on Monday, April 29, 2024 @ 5:00-6:30 pm PDT.
“Developing a Sense of Belonging”
Join RARE, SCPTSA, NAACP Youth Council and Belong Partners for a lively online conversation about cultivating a deep sense of belonging in school communities.
Register in advance: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOqqpzgiHdfjJmrpjGA-tLo7gtPqAk65
RARE Hosts Workshop at TAF Convening Event
Members of the RARE team made a big impact at the 2024 Network for Edwork Convening event for educators of color. More than 25 workshop attendees from the Puget Sound region viewed RARE’s documentary film, Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black and White, and participated in a lively post-film discussion.
GiveBIG for Racial Equity on May 7-8
Mark your calendar to GiveBIG during our region’s biggest annual campaign to support non-profits in Washington state. Your donation of any amount to RARE makes an impact on racial equity in your community.
wagives.org/organization/Roosevelt-Alumni-For-Racial-Equity
If preferred, GiveBIG donations may be made directly to RARE. Early giving begins April 23.
Thank you for GivingBIG to RARE!