By Washington Employers for Racial Equity
Our coalition is committed to listening, learning, and partnering with Black Washingtonians and all communities affected by inequity to support action and advance equity for all.
“Challenge Seattle and Washington Roundtable are sponsoring a statewide coalition of employers committed to a racially equitable future. Washington Employers for Racial Equity will work collectively to achieve parity in hiring, pay, and promotion for Black Washingtonians, support Black-owned businesses. The coalition will set measurable targets, assess progress, and publicly report its collective results.
“The coalition will use its voice to advocate for policies and actions that support racial equity, beginning with our schools, supporting Black-owned businesses, and closing the homeownership gap. It will push for better data and research to ensure our community is clear-eyed about the drivers and effects of racism, the actions needed for change, and whether we are making progress.”
