Everett Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Equal Employment Commission

07/18/2021

Talk Time goes live on Monday evening, July 19th, with special guest Everett City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Gerly Adrien. Tune in as we talk to Councilor Adrien about her candidacy and her vision for the city of Everett.

As always, showtime is 8:00 p.m.! Listen and call in with questions for Councilor Adrien or email comments or questions to [email protected].
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05/25/2021

As we know, in recent months, members of our Asian American/Pacific Islander communities have been subjected to unprovoked acts of violence across the country. Please consider supporting this important effort by the Asian Club of Everett High School to supply personal safety alarms to elderly members of the Asian community, who have been especially targeted in these attacks.

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04/23/2021

Statement of the Everett Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Equal Employment Commission on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

The jury has spoken in the murder trail of Derek Chauvin. He has been found guilty of second-degree murder, third degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The three counts carry a combined possible sentence of 75 years. It is likely that Derek Chauvin will spend most if not all his remaining years behind bars.

This is some justice. It is justice in the form of accountability for one man for his heinous acts against another. It is not, however, accountability for a system of justice that has been out of balance throughout the entire history of our country. It is not accountability for a system of justice unfairly biased against people of color, against poor people, against those out of the mainstream of society who do not have the means required to ensure that they have the equal protection under the law that is guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States to every citizen in this country. That is where the larger problem lies and what must continue to be addressed, when all the media frenzy has died down and people have moved on.

Complacency is not an option. Complacency will result in more George Floyds, more Daunte Wrights, more Ahmaud Arberys, and Breonna Taylors, and Travon Martins, and Sandra Blands, and Amadou Diallos, and Emmet Tills, and on and on and on. These injustices eat away at our humanity. When any one of our citizens lives in fear, it impacts all of us.

The fight for equal justice will go forward. Continue to speak out. Continue to demand accountability. It is our only hope for a truly just society for all.

04/02/2021

We were proud of and humbled by the show of solidarity by our residents, especially our students, for our AAPI brothers and sisters at last evening’s vigil.

Special thank you to our Chairperson, Bishop Robert G. Brown, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Representative Joseph McGonagle, Councilor Jimmy Tri Le, and Everett High Principal Eric Naumann (and his mum!) for their words of peace and love.

We will continue to stand up against ignorance. We will continue to stand up against violence. This is our home, and hate has no place here.

03/24/2021

An historic day! Congratulations to Kim Janey!

Watch the ceremony live.

03/19/2021

The growing attacks on Asians/Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans over the past year were brought into sharp, tragic focus by the horrendous murders in Atlanta this week. There can be no doubt that these crimes are hate crimes, stirred up by the the poisonous rhetoric spewed by so many, up to and including the former President of the United States.

The people committing these crimes must be held accountable. These actions must be called out for what they are -- attacks fueled by ignorance and hate.

The members of the Everett Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Equal Employment Commission stand with our Asian, Pacific Island, and Asian American brothers and sisters. We encourage everyone to stand up and speak out against these hateful acts. Our hearts and prayers are with those inured and with the families of those lost as a result of this violence.

01/13/2021

A Message Regarding the Events of January 6, 2021

Like so many in our country, the members of the Everett Diversity Commission are distressed by the events in Washington D.C. last week and the subsequent conflict and chaos created by the actions of a few. Among the many horrors evident that day, one overarching theme resonates with us and the work we are trying to do.

The disparities between the response to Wednesday’s attempted insurrection and the protests (and yes, some rioting and destruction of property) that followed the death of George Floyd last summer are stunning though not surprising. It reminds us that there is still and may always be much work to be done to ensure equal justice under the law. We are committed to this work and will continue to raise our voices until all men and women are, truly, seen in the eyes of our government and all Americans as created equal.

May peace be with the souls we lost as a result of this violence, and may we each learn to live with peace and kindness in our hearts and in our actions.

10/27/2020

Upon organizing tonight’s public forum, the commission came across many individuals with various anecdotes that were hesitant to share. In hopes of furthering this conversation, we decided to delay this event in order to determine a format that can best create a safe space. We want to thank everyone for their support, open discussions and encouragement. Together, we can create change.

If you have any questions, suggestions or comment, please email us.

10/26/2020

Tomorrow!

Please join us (virtually) for an important conversation. You can watch the meeting on the City of Everett’s page

If you want to submit any questions or comments to be read aloud during the meeting, please email them to [email protected].

There will also be an opportunity to call in during the meeting.

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