Upcoming Events: Celebrating Black History Month
Jacob Lawrence Gallery, 2023. Photo: Sean Airhart
The celebration of Black history is every single day. Each February is another opportunity to celebrate Black history; as Arte Noir puts it, February is Black Love Month. The national designation of Black History Month reflects our shared commitment to celebrating Black achievement, but it is critical in our learning and exploration all year round. The official designation of this month has changed over time, expanding from a weeklong celebration created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 into Black History Month in 1960. It has since been referred to as African American History Month, and, more recently, Celebration of the African Diaspora. Though the naming conventions have changed, February remains a month of reflection and celebration of Black history, life and culture — paying tribute to people and events of the past, to celebrate the work happening now to advance racial equity and battle all forms of racism and racial injustice. Among the infinite ways to celebrate, one way we can be intentional about this celebration is through the arts! We are in the arts industry ourselves, afterall! There are so many artistic talents on our Lavish Roots Team working in pursuit of justice and a better world. Art helps build bridges across genres and generations, whether it’s through the food we make or the projects we support, here are some ways you can celebrate the contributions made by Black artists here in the Pacific Northwest.
CHECK IT OUT
Arte Noir
Black Embodiments Studio
Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Black Studies through time, art and being
Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)
UW: Jacob Lawrence Gallery
UPCOMING EVENTS
How to Celebrate Black History Month in Seattle
Multiple Calendar Dates
Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES
Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Annual Black Makers & Creatives Exhibit
Saturday, February 24, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Seattle Black Film Festival
Sunday, February 25, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Ijeoma Oluo: Be A Revolution
Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Safety Corner: Message from The Safety Team
Broken/Malfunctioning Equipment
We use many different pieces of equipment throughout our day, and we need to make sure that it is in good working order. When using equipment that plugs into the wall, please be sure to inspect the cord and plug for any damage before use. Check that the grounding pin, the bottom of the three prongs on the plug, is intact. Look up and down the cord, checking for holes in the wire casing. If any equipment is damaged, please do not use! Let a manager or member of the Safety Team know so we can work to get the equipment repaired or replaced. Thanks everyone and have a lovely weekend!
Certification Chat Event at Headquarters with Chef B
March 4th from 5:30PM-7:30PM
Free Event! Join Us at Lavish Roots HQ
15320 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98166
RSVP Chef Brandon: blavielle@meta.com
Are you passionate about advancing your career through continuous learning and professional development? Join us for an exciting opportunity at LR HQ on Monday, March 4th, as we host a certification chat and presentation. Whether you're considering a new certification or looking to enhance your existing credentials, this event is for you. RSVP to Chef Brandon to secure your spot while you network with fellow professionals.
Food will be provided. Don't miss out on the chance to win exciting raffle prizes as you explore the world of professional certification. See you there!
Handbook Highlight: Anti-harassment and Discrimination Policy
With the re-distribution of the Team Member Handbook, Lavish Roots would like to take this opportunity to highlight the anti-harassment and discrimination policy. This policy, and the handbook in general, act as an agreement between yourself, the team member, and Lavish Roots and helps govern how we can best interact with one another.
Please Read Thoroughly:
Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited Lavish Roots is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Reported or suspected occurrences of harassment or discrimination will be promptly and thoroughly investigated “Harassment” includes harassment based on any protected category relating to an individual's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where: Submission to such conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment; Employment decisions are based on an Team Member's submission to or rejection of such conduct; or Such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. It is the duty of all Lavish Roots managers and supervisors to prevent and discourage harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination from occurring.If a complaint of harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination is raised, the individual to whom the complaint is made (i.e., supervisor, manager, company owner) should act promptly to notify your direct supervisor and Director of Team Member Resources so an investigation may promptly proceed. The company may discipline any managers or supervisors who fail to follow this policy, which discipline may include termination.
Digital Idea Box
Did you know Lavish Roots has a Digital Idea Box? The Lavish Roots Digital Idea Box is a tool designed to help communication and innovation within our organization. It gives you an open opportunity to share feedback, suggestions, and creative ideas directly with Lavish Roots partners! While we always encourage face-to-face discussions with your managers, we recognize that some may prefer to share thoughts anonymously; the Digital Idea Box allows for just that; though there’s still an opportunity within the form for you to share your name so that we can collaborate on your ideas. Your insights are crucial in driving positive changes and improvements, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts on how we can continue to grow and thrive together.
