One of the best groups to come out of the 206 period.
April 21, 2011
April 20, 2011
Who is 206LegoMan????
This video is inspired. Whoever you are 206LegoMan, I salute you!
November 15, 2010
DAS RACIST PRESENTS…. A FUNKY REGGAE HOUSE PARTY
@ HIDMO ERITREAN CUISINE
2000 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE, WA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
(that’s tonight)
9 PM – LATE
ALL AGES
$5
Well, they’re back. After a super-sold out night at Chop Suey last Friday, your favorite mumbling intellect-rap post-hype Brooklyn BFFs are back in Seattle this evening. Tonight, they’ll partner with Last Night’s Mixtape and be spinning reggae & whatever else all night long for the citizens of Seattle to get down.
What exactly does it mean when Das Racist hosts a funky reggae house party? We’re not quite sure. There may be rapping, there may be singing, and there will probably be whining.
We asked them what to expect, and they just looked at us like this: http://dasracist.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/DR1.gif
Delicious Eritrean cuisine and dranks will absolutely be available for purchase.
Das Racist loves Seattle. They want to hang out with you. Won’t you come through?
November 9, 2010
Immigrant Resource Fair This Saturday
OneAmerica is having an Immigrant Resource Fair this Saturday. I want to make sure that people know that this is going on, especially in light of the fact that it is getting harder and harder for communities in need to access services right now. This is a free and unique opportunity for immigrants and refugees to get valuable information as well as sign up for services on the spot. The fair is open to anyone but is especially geared towards low-income immigrants and refugees living in the city of Seattle. If you fit in this demographic or work in/with a community that does, please help me to spread the word. If you are interested in volunteering at the fair, it is also not too late to sign up.
DETAILS:
OneAmerica and the Washington New Americans Program will hold a Resource Fair for immigrants and refugees through funding from the City of Seattle’s Human Services and a partnership with the Parks Department. The primary focus of the event is to provide information on:
- The benefits of citizenship
- How to become a citizen
- Where to go to receive assistance with citizenship
- Information on how to access benefits and resources, such as child care, energy and utilities assistance, financial literacy, health care and services, senior services, tenants’ rights, etc.
- How to participate in civic life
There will be workshops and panel discussions on these topics throughout the day and numerous community organizations and city representatives will have informational booths.
The Fair will be held at Garfield Community Center from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, November 13th. Interpretation and food will be provided to attendees. The Fair will be FREE for all attendees. If you are interested in attending and would like more information, please call (206) 452-8425.
For more information and if you are interested in volunteering or participating in the Fair, please contact Jennifer Chan at Jennifer@weareoneamerica.org. Posters in multiple languages are available here.
WORKSHOPS:
http://www.wanewamericans.org/fair-workshops
TRACK ONE: CITIZENSHIP
CITIZENSHIP PANEL
11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Learn more about the process to become an American citizen, including information on where to access free services. Panelists include Christopher Helm of Davis Wright Tremaine and Chair of the AILA Citizenship Day Committee, Jeff Wendlend of Asian Counseling & Referral Service (moderator), and Natasha Wilson from Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.
HOW TO PAY FOR CITIZENSHIP & FINANCIAL LITERACY
1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
This workshop includes panelists Audrey Hue of Bellevue College, Jennifer McAdam of Bank On Seattle-King County (moderator), and Martin Vallen of Express Credit Union. They will cover basic financial literacy, including an introduction to how credit works, and information on Citizenship Loans and how individuals can pay the fee for the application to become an American citizen.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
2:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Daniel Perez, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Come learn about what your rights are when stopped by the authorities (ICE, local police, etc). This presentation will also include information about what to do if the authorities come to your house.
TRACK TWO: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
ROAD MAP FOR EDUCATION: Community Discussion
12:30PM to 1:30PM
In this interactive workshop—think more of a community meeting—Pramila Jayapal of OneAmerica and staff from Community Center for Education Results (CCER) will be introducing participants to the Road Map for Education Results. The Road Map’s goal is to increase the number of students in Seattle and King County who go to college or earn a credential by 2020. But we need to hear from you today on your experiences and challenges with the public school system. Parents and youth are all invited for an open conversation on their experiences and challenges with education. We’ll also have the chance to THINK BIG about ideas for moving forward and improving education for all.
NOT JUST ANOTHER IMMIGRANT…
Part 1 of 2
2:00PM to 2:30PM
In this two-part workshop, people will hear from OneAmerica‘s Rahwa Habte on why it is important to be civically engaged and the importance of immigrant voices in civic life. The second part of this workshop, “Immigrant Voices in Action!” will follow directly after part one at 2:30PM.
IMMIGRANT VOICES IN ACTION!
Part 2 of 2
2:30PM to 3:00PM
This workshop is part two of a two-part series on civic engagement. At 2:00PM, the first part, “Not Just Another Immigrant…” will cover the importance of civic engagement and how immigrants can make a difference in their communities. Part two will be interactive and teach participants how they can tell their stories and be civically engaged.
TRACK THREE: ACCESS TO BENEFITS & RESOURCES
TENANTS RIGHTS
11:00 AM TO NOON
Edlira Kuka, Solid Ground
The presentation will provide tenants with basic information about their rights and responsibilities under the Washington State Landlord Tenant Act. Some of the topics that will be covered are repairs, deposits, and best practices when searching for housing and moving in, as well as best practices upon moving out.
HOUSING
12:15 PM TO 12:45 PM
Omar Barazza, King County Office of Civil Rights
The Fair Housing Workshop will explore the rights of persons to rent, buy, and live in live in housing free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender (sex), disability, or familial status. Additional protected classes, depending on the jurisdiction, include marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veterans status, ancestry, and use of a Section 8 subsidy. The workshop is particularly important if you are a person whose household includes a person with a disability because the workshop will educate participants on requesting reasonable accommodations that enable disabled persons to access and enjoy housing opportunities.
ACCESS BENEFITSTO BENEFITS IN THE CITY OF SEATTLE
1:15 TO 2:15
Mario Rubio and Daphne Pie, PeoplePoint
The City of Seattle Human Services Department and Public Health-Seattle and King County provide one-stop access to several benefit programs for low-income to moderate income families and individuals through the PeoplePoint: Bridge to Benefits initiative (formerly Help for Working families). Come learn more about what resources are available to you including, childcare, food, healthcare, and utility/energy assistance.
November 4, 2010
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A RESOURCE FAIR FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES!
We are looking for interpreters and other volunteers to assist with THE RESOURCE FAIR, a partnership between OneAmerica and the City of Seattle’s Parks Department. The Fair is funded by the Human Services Department at the City of Seattle.
WHEN: Saturday, November 13, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Garfield Community Center, 2323 East Cherry Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Washington New Americans, a program of OneAmerica, promotes successful integration by connecting Legal Permanent Residents to the information and services they need to successfully pursue citizenship and become active members of our community. On November 13th, we will hold a Resource Fair for immigrants and refugees. The Fair will focus on providing information on citizenship, civic engagement, and how to access benefits and resources. Workshops and panels will be held throughout the day, and numerous community organizations will be invited to hold free informational booths to share information with the community. The event is targeted towards residents of Seattle, although everyone is welcome to attend.
Visit our website www.wanewamericans.org/fair for more information.
We need YOU to make our Resource Fair successful!
SIGN UP NOW by contacting Jennifer Chan at Jennifer@weareoneamerica.org
MORE INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEER ROLES:
General Volunteer duties include assisting with administering surveys, helping attendees sign in and find services, clean up, assist with workshops as needed, etc.
Interpreters: Interpret verbatim in panels and workshops. Interpreters of all languages are welcome, particularly, those with Amharic, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese skills, among other languages.
Job Opportunity: Director, Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs (Seattle)
Job Title: Director, Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs
Job Number: 266610
Salary: $87,320.16 – $144,092.88 Annually
Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington, Washington
Job Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time
Shift: Day
Department: Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs
Bargaining Unit: Not represented
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 11/09/10 4:00 PM Pacific Time
The City of Seattle is seeking qualified candidates to lead the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Director leads and directs the City of Seattle’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, a City department, staffed by professional/administrative personnel, volunteers and interns with a General Fund budget of $3.7 million and capital budget of $2.7 million. The department Director reports to the Mayor and position appointment must be confirmed by the City Council. The Director manages specific programs and services that provide funding, technical assistance and advocacy for artists, organizations, neighborhood groups, educators and students, as well as the commission of the City’s artworks through the One Percent for Art Program. The Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs is supported by the Seattle Arts Commission, a 15-member, voluntary citizen commission whose members are appointed by the Mayor and Council.
Job Responsibilities:
As the department leader the Director is responsible for administration of the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Under the direction of the Mayor, the duties of the Director include the following:
• Subject to the City’s personnel ordinances and rules, appoint, assign, supervise, control, and remove all officers and employees in the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs
• Prepare and update annually a Municipal Arts Plan as required by Seattle Municipal Code
• Manage the preparation of the preliminary proposed budget for the Department subject to review and comment by the Seattle Arts Commission, authorize necessary expenditures and enter into contracts for professional and expert services in accordance with the adopted budget, develop and manage programs, and undertake authorized activities
• Administer all ordinances pertaining to the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and its functions
• Execute, administer, modify and enforce such agreements and instruments as he or she shall deem reasonably necessary to implement arts and culture programs consistent with all applicable laws and ordinances, as he or she shall deem appropriate for carrying out the responsibilities, functions, and activities of the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs; apply for grants and donations for departmental programs, and solicit and use volunteer services
• Serve, in conjunction with other affected members of the Mayor’s Cabinet, as the City’s representative to intergovernmental and public-private boards, commissions, organizations, and committees engaged in issues pertaining to arts and culture
• Provide staff support for all commissions associated with the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs
• Consult with and report regularly to the commissions associated with the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs on the workings of the Office, and attend, either in person or by designated representative, all regular meetings of the commissions
• Make periodic reports to the Mayor and City Council concerning the activities of the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and programs for the arts and culture, generally
• Promulgate and amend, in accordance with the City Administrative Code, Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 3.02 rules and regulations to carry out Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs activities
• Exercise such other and further powers and duties as shall be prescribed by ordinance.
Experience:
At least five (5) years responsible experience directing and managing professional level staff in business, governmental or non-profit arts organizations with at least four (4) years of executive management experience.
Desired qualifications include successful experience developing and cultivating innovative approaches within arts communities, developing effective management practices and demonstrated leadership skills working with a volunteer Board of Directors; ability to creatively partner with the arts community, public, private and non-profit supporters; effective community outreach, public information and fund raising strategies; budget development and management experience, and a demonstrated record of managing a diverse workforce in an equitable manner.
Combinations of appropriate education, experience, certification and training will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum experience requirement.
November 3, 2010
Why I Vote
2010 marks 45 yrs since the voting rights act of 1965 passed which outlawed discriminatory practices that had been keeping black people, among others, from voting. 2010 also marks 90 yrs since the 19th amendment was ratified giving women the right to vote in this country. These rights were not won easily.
I organize and I vote because I believe that we stand on the shoulders of those that came before us and because I want to create a better world for those coming after us. And no, voting is not the only way that I or anyone can create change or a better world, BUT all of us with the right to vote should not take for granted the power that comes with it.
On this election day I want to take a moment to honor those that believed, fought and won a better world for me 45 and 90 years ago. I want to express my deepest respect for everyone fighting today for a better world for those coming after me. I am also filled with love and pride for all the first time voters, first time canvassers and phone bankers that took the time to get involved this year. I know that some of you did so very reluctantly and some of you got involved not because you believed in the system but because you believed in me, Hidmo or OneAmerica Votes. Either way, you did it. You chipped away at the machine and you helped to mold a better world.
In Service and Solidarity,
Rahwa
