Responding to the recent conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd in 2020, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith emphasized the need to fight systemic…
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Community members tackle race, equity during diversity commission listening session
Seeking input on how to make Lynnwood a safer and more equitable city, elected officials joined members of the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission recently for a public listening…
Local activist leads Blackout Tuesday Protest around Lynnwood Civic Campus
As communities across the country continue to march for racial equity, a group of young activists have been leading demonstrations throughout Snohomish County — and on Tuesday they made their…
Blackout Tuesday Protest scheduled for July 7 at Lynnwood City Hall
Community members are invited to attend a Blackout Tuesday Protest aimed at exploring ways “to continue the fight against racial injustice,” starting at 5 p.m. July in front of Lynnwood…
Reminder: Lynnwood Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission to host community forum July 1
Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission and city officials will hold a Race and Equity Community Listening Session Wednesday, July 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Community members are asked…
Rep. Larsen votes for police conduct reform, equal justice legislation
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen Thursday voted for landmark legislation to halt police violence, help build confidence in law enforcement and keep communities safe. The Justice In Policing Act passed the…
Snohomish County councilmembers hear from citizens on racism, criminal justice reform
The Snohomish County Council held a virtual town hall meeting Monday, June 22 to gather public comments by video conference or telephone about racism and criminal justice reforms. A majority of…
Reminder: Snohomish County Council to host June 22 town hall on racism and criminal justice reform
The Snohomish County Council will host a town hall on racism and criminal justice reform Monday, June 22, from 6-8 p.m. via Zoom. The council invites all members of the…
District students celebrate Juneteenth with march, vigil and a call for more equitable learning
After a day of marching and supporting Black artists and business owners, a group of about 100 students, teachers and community members gathered in front of Meadowdale High School Friday…
New YWCA Little Free Library dedicated to empowering voices of Black women and girls
Staff and supporters of the YWCA gathered in a Lynnwood neighborhood Friday morning to dedicate a Little Free Library filled with books on racial justice and those written by Black…
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Community invited to celebrate Juneteenth during virtual Edmonds College event Friday
Community members are invited to attend the first Juneteenth celebration at Edmonds College on June 19, to mark the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. The…
Reminder: Edmonds School District Black Student Unions sponsoring Juneteenth march, candlelight vigil Friday
The Black Student Unions at Edmonds School District high schools have collaborated to sponsor a Juneteenth Day of Action, education and solidarity around the Black freedom from slavery and the…
Snohomish County Indivisible to hold Juneteenth rally, march in Everett Friday
In honor of Juneteenth, Snohomish County Indivisible and co-host Washington State Indivisible will rally and march Friday, June 19 in response to a call to action by The Movement for…
Edmonds School District honoring Juneteenth with daily Facebook Live story times this week
To honor Juneteenth this Friday, June 19, the Edmonds School District is hosting Facebook Live virtual story times during lunch every weekday this week. Each story time starts at noon….