Bellevue 센터 유색인종 커뮤니티 이니셔티브는 시의 다양한 인구 간의 대화를 통해 신뢰와 인식을 구축하여 모든 Bellevue 커뮤니티가 성장하고 번창할 수 있는 기회를 보장함으로써 시의 가치와 인종 평등에 대한 노력을 발전시키기 위한 커뮤니티 주도의 노력을 지원합니다.
이러한 대화는 교육과 훈련을 통해 인종적인 이해와 기술을 신장시키고, 커뮤니티 조직과의 파트너십을 통해 권장 사항과 조치를 공동 수립하는 데 도움이 됩니다. Bellevue에 거주하고 근무하며 전체 Bellevue 커뮤니티의 발전을 위해 기회와 인종적 형평성을 개선하는 데 전념하는 다양한 인종으로 구성된 CCC 조직 팀이 이러한 노력에 솔선수범하고 있습니다.
배경
2021년 1월 19일, 시의회는 지역 내 인종 형평성을 증진하고 시의 다양한 인구간의 신뢰와 인식을 구축하기 위한 커뮤니티 주도 활동인 Bellevue 유색인종 커뮤니티 센터 이니셔티브를 승인했습니다.
3개년 이니셔티브에는 3단계 접근 방식이 포함됩니다:
- 대화를 통한 신뢰 구축: 시 직원의 지원을 받아 다양한 커뮤니티 구성원으로 구성된 유색인종 커뮤니티 조직 팀이 첫 해 동안 형평성 문제에 대한 일련의 커뮤니티 토론을 진행할 것입니다.
- 교육과 훈련을 통한 인종 이해 능력 신장: 시는 지역 기업, 비영리 단체 및 정부 기관과 협력하여 지역 사회 구성원에게 인종 형평성 문제에 대한 교육을 실시합니다.
- 실행을 위한 권장 사항 공동 작성: CCC 팀, 시 직원, 리더십 및 기타 이해관계자들과의 협력을
Communities of Color Coordinating Team
Amirah Haque
Amirah is a student in the Bellevue School District, and has lived in Bellevue for 12 years. Although her passion began in middle school, it has transitioned to a hands-on approach in community-led events. Amirah has championed minority groups' causes and rallied for equity across race and gender.
As a youth in her community, Amirah helped draw attention to the effects of toxic masculinity and, with her peers, led and supported projects that promoted awareness and facilitated long-lasting change. Amirah wants to continue to promote positive change in the community, serving on the CCC Team.
Joel Leiva-Rodriguez
Joel is a freshman at Seattle Pacific University, planning to major in international business. Joel’s family is Guatemalan, and has been living in Bellevue for 25+ years. When Joel is not at school, he’s the co-owner of Home for the Poor, a nonprofit organization that builds shelters for rural Guatemalans and provides them with food and clothes.
Joel’s goal for Communities of Color Coordinating Team is to create space for people of color in the community to be heard.
Monik Martinez
Monik is originally from a small farming community in Central Washington and has lived in Bellevue for the last five years. As executive director of 4 Tomorrow, a local nonprofit, Monik has focused her efforts on supporting youth and the Latinx community in King County.
Before 4 Tomorrow, Monik was a family engagement specialist in the Bellevue School District – a role that allowed her to deepen her interest in racial equity and build her understanding of the link between institutional change and ensuring that families in the community were served with fidelity. Monik is excited to join the CCC Team to learn from the wider community and work with other passionate community members in making our home the best place it can be.
Kananu Mason
Kananu has lived and worked in Bellevue since 2006. She has worked in healthcare for about 20 years, specializing over the last five years on neurology. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking/walking and vegetable gardening.
Kananu draws inspiration from interacting with people who make it a purpose to better themselves and/or their communities.
Randy Nuñez
Randy works, lives and has children that go to school in the city his wife was born and raised in – Bellevue. He feels most at home when he has an opportunity to get involved in the community, support efforts to build a sense of belonging for everyone and have moments of celebration.
Randy, who has a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Washington, joined the CCC Team because he believes the city plays an important role in the well-being of families and communities. He knows his life experiences reflect those of a large segment of our population, which he will do his best to represent honorably.
Ricardo Perezchica
Ricardo is an investor/broker with Compass in Bellevue, helping people make real estate investments. A Latino and the youngest of 10 siblings, Ricardo has been empowered by feeling included.
As a long-time real estate professional, he wants to promote opportunities for minority business owners in Bellevue. Ricardo wants to make sure information and resources are easy to find for all populations here.
Ryan Qualls
Ryan moved to Bellevue in 2010, finding work as a laborer, driver and hospitality worker. Of Tlingit and Mexican descent, Ryan was raised with Coast Salish, Makah and Klallam people on the Olympic Peninsula; Bellevue game him his first experience living in a city with diversity. He became familiar with the local Baha'i community and participated in a dance group that performed around Seattle for some years and started to learn about advocacy.
Ryan has volunteered for Alaskan Natives Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Black Action Coalition for Black and Indigenous Solidarity. He has received training for leadership from the El Pomar Foundation and advocated for environmental causes through Protectors of the Salish Sea.
Jeri Tiernan
Jeri is a queer, black, intersectional feminist, pronouns she/her. A nurse in the greater Seattle area, she has worked inside and out of clinical spaces, promoting health and racial equity, along with diverse inclusion.
Jeri's biggest concerns are for health equity and housing and economic equality for communities of color.
Lalita Uppala
Lalita and her husband, with their two children, have made Bellevue their home for the past 28 years. Following a short stint in toxicology consulting, Lalita stayed home to raise her children and volunteered in school PTSAs. Since 2007, she has been on the board of the India Association of Western Washington, and has also volunteered for the organization in various capacities, including as youth program director, president and, currently, community program director and vice president.
Lalita identifies and advocates for the needs of the Asian Indian community of Western Washington. Additionally, she is a trustee with the King County Library System board, and is an ardent advocate of libraries becoming the hub of a community, providing knowledge, education, awareness and connections. Lalita also sits on the board of South Asian Americans Together for Washington.
Royce Yuen
Royce has worked in Bellevue for the past 12 years, and is pastor and community catalyst for the Common Good Church, a faith community that seeks to benefit all people, no matter their race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, education, socioeconomic status, or spiritual background.
Royce ministers in predominantly multicultural and multiethnic spaces and has advocated for racial diversity, equity and inclusion in a variety of industries and organizations throughout his career. He is excited about joining the CCC Team to come alongside city staff, leaders and stakeholders in their efforts to advance racial equity and build trust and awareness across the city’s diverse population.