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      Analysis, data, and community stories about racial equity topics like youth wellbeing and food insecurity. Use this research to plan and evaluate your ...
    • Poverty BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) face many barriers to financial stability because of structural racism. Keep reading to learn more about the ...
    • Community Wealth Since the founding of the United States, structural racism has prevented BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color) from building wealth. Continue ...
    • Food Insecurity When individuals and families don’t have enough healthy food, it affects their health and wellbeing. Keep reading to learn about the root causes of food ...
    • Housing Affordability The ability to afford a safe, clean, and welcoming place to live has become increasingly challenging for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), who ...
    • Racial Demographics BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) now make up over one-third of Seattle’s population. Understanding racial demographics can help us determine what ...
    • Health Disparities Healthy individuals create healthy communities. Keep reading to learn how some people are exposed to more health risks than others.
    • Youth Wellness and Mental Health How can we support the resiliency of BIPOC youth?
    • About this Research See our methodology, where the data comes from, and who to contact.
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Race: The Power of an Illusion - Background Readings

From: "Race: The Power of an Illusion," produced by California Newsreel, in association with the Independent Television Service (ITVS) including:

  • "Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Race"
  • Science image
    Genetics, human variation, evolution, scientific classification and more
  • History image
    Slavery, the origins of race, ancient views of difference, 19th century race science, and more
  • Society image
    Law, immigration, housing, the wealth gap, census, racial classification and more

(See more at the Race: The Power of an Illusion)


Population and Demographics

  • 2010 Census profile: City of Seattle

Seattle history

  • The Seattle Open Housing Campaign, 1959-1968 - From the Seattle Municipal Archives Digital Document Library.
  • Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project - University of Washington
  • HistoryLink.org - Free online encyclopedia of Washington State history.

Other online resources from around the country

  • Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training
  • Kirwan Institute
  • The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond
  • Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity
  • Race Forward
  • Race: The Power of an Illusion
  • Racial Equity Tools
  • Western States Center

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Race and Social Justice Initiative

Address: 810 3rd Avenue, Suite 750, Seattle, WA, 98104-1627
Phone: (206) 684-4500
Fax: (206) 684-0332
Email: rsji@seattle.gov

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