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A watercolor portrait of Trayvon Martin

Hinge: A Conversation with the Parents of Trayvon Martin

Date: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Event Location: 
Town Hall Seattle
This event will be a conversation with Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, the parents of Trayvon Martin. Tickets include an option to purchase a discounted copy of their new book, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin by Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin.

Flights & Rights - Mass Incarceration

Date: 
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
KEXP Studios Gathering Space
We heard from Smart Justice Campaign Policy Director Mark Cooke and Youth Policy Director Vanessa Hernandez about fighting the systems that lead to mass incarceration.
Vancouver Peace and Justice

Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair

Date: 
Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Event Location: 
Esther Short Park, Vancouver
The ACLU of Washington and People Power will be tabling at the Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair. Join us in our fight for justice at this free, family-friendly event to network and create social change.

AAPI Eastside Candidates Forum

Date: 
Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
North Bellevue Community Center, Bellevue
The ACLU of Washington is sponsoring the upcoming Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Eastside Candidate Forum at the North Bellevue Community Center on October 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
State of Hawaii v. Donald Trump

Rally Against Trump’s Muslim Ban

Date: 
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 12:45pm to 1:55pm
Event Location: 
William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse
The ACLU is co-sponsoring the Truman Project’s rally against Trump’s Muslim Ban. Join us outside the courthouse where the State of Hawaii’s case for a temporary restraining order against the third version of the ban will be heard.

GLSEN Youth Leadership Conference

Date: 
Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Event Location: 
Seattle Academy
Youth Policy Director, Vanessa Hernandez, will present a "Know Your Rights in School" training, addressing issues related to discrimination, bullying and harassment, and student and teacher speech.

Day of Action - #StandWithMuslims in Seattle

Date: 
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event Location: 
William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse
The #NoMuslimBanEver campaign, along with CAIR-Washington State, OneAmerica, MAPS AMEN (American Muslim Empowerment Network), ACLU of Washington, and Truman Project - Pacific Northwest Chapter are organizing a local DAY OF ACTION to implement the day the decision is announced. We're meeting on the steps of the William Kenzo Nakamura United States Courthouse downtown Seattle (across from the library) to hold a press conference and rally to show our solidarity, support, and resistance to hate. 

Flights & Rights Introduction to ACLU (Tri-Cities)

Date: 
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
Clover Island Inn
Deputy Director Michele Storms and Youth Policy Director Vanessa Hernandez host ACLU's first Flights & Rights in Tri-Cities with an introduction overview of community policing, immigration, voting rights and education. 
League of Women Voters Community Event

31st Legislative District Candidate Forum

Date: 
Monday, October 15, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Event Location: 
Bonney Lake Senior Center
31st Legislative District Candidate Forum hosted by League of Women Voters Tacoma-Pierce County
League of Women Voters Community Event

Clallam County Candidate Forum (24th Legislative District)

Date: 
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
Port Angeles Library, Carver Room
Candidate forum hosted by League of Women Voters of Clallam County, including the 24th legislative district

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