May 24, 2019

News - Updates - Resources

Upcoming Events and Trainings

Workplace Inclusion Network Luncheon You’re invited to join the WIN luncheon for a training on unconscious bias and how it can affect our decision-making at work. If you are interested in creating a work environment where all employees can thrive, this opportunity is for you! When:  Thursday, June 6, 2019 Where : 6375 Paramount Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805. Time:  11am – 1pm, lunch provided. More information and registration.

Community Conversations #4 Guilty Until Proven Innocent Mr. Tyler was the youngest person on death row in the U.S. (at age 17) when he was convicted. He was incarcerated in Angola prison for 41 years before having his sentence overturned and being released in 2016. When:  Saturday, May 25 Where :  Long Beach City College - Dyer Hall (Pacific Coast Campus) 1305 E Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach, CA 90806 Time:  3 PM - 5 PM RSVP here.

Community Conversations #5: Black Lives, the arts, and Mattering Anthony Davis shares his inspiration for writing The Central Park Five. The panel explores how music and art is used in activism and how classical music can more effectively participate in activism. When:   Thursday, June 6 Where :  Long Beach City Council Chambers 333 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 Time:  6 PM - 8 PM RSVP here.

LA Regional Census Table The LA Regional Census Table is a collaborative effort to reach hard-to-count populations in the upcoming decennial census. If you are from an organization focused on boosting civic engagement in traditionally hard-to-count populations, please join to ensure a fair and accurate count! When: Wednesday, May 29 Where : 5870 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM More information and to Register.

News, Reports & Resources

Offering Childcare at City Meetings May Be Key to Diversifying Civic Engagement “The same people show up at all the meetings, and that can lead to mistakes in decision making,” Myrick said. “We set out to see how we can get more people involved in local government, and this is one of the policies we’ve come up with.” Full Article.

Innovations in Building Meaningful Contact Across Difference  Examine how to build cohesive communities in an era of migration and change—with a focus on innovations in contact building, leadership engagement, and positive communications—to foster greater belonging for all. Full Article.

Provision of Hate Violence Victim and Community Response and Community Capacity Building Program Services The County of Los Angeles Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to interested Proposers for the provision of Hate Violence Victim and Community Response and Community Capacity Building Program Services. More Information and Download.

Request for Proposals - Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Facilitation Consultant The City of Long Beach’s Technology and Innovation Department is seeking a stakeholder engagement and facilitation consultant to facilitate and provide technical assistance on the collective impact process on the development of a Digital Inclusion Roadmap. More information.

Job Opportunities

Hope and Heal Fund Program Officer More information here.

The Hope and Heal Fund is looking to hire a Program Officer to build, manage, and monitor a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the fund’s strategy around gun violence prevention for all Californians with a focus on implementing a community-based, public health approach to gun violence prevention.

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen.

U.S. Census Jobs More information here.

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