Events

Upcoming Events

2023 Access to Justice Conference

Date: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 8:00am to Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 5:00pm
Event Location: 
Tacoma Convention Center and Online
The ACLU-WA is a proud sponsor of this year's Access to Justice Conference. Every two years, this conference brings together community members, legal system advocates, judges, attorneys, and policymakers across Washington State who are committed to dismantling legal systems of oppression and poverty. Stay tuned for details. 
Tasveer 2023

18th Annual Tasveer South Asian Film Festival

Date: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 7:00pm to Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 7:00pm
Event Location: 
Hybrid: King County + Online
Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) is a 10-day film festival, produced by Tasveer.

Dwell in Possibility | The 2023 ACLU-WA Annual Celebration

Date: 
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
Town Hall Seattle and Online - 1119 8th Avenue (at Seneca Street), Seattle, WA 98101
Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection with Edgar Villanueva, Hollis Wong-Wear, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Arianne True, Blu, and more.

The Brainpower Chronicles: Mental Health Stories

Date: 
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event Location: 
Kirkland Performing Arts Center

The ACLU-WA is proud to sponsor The Brainpower Chronicles: Mental Health Stories -- a unique community storytelling event that highlights the experiences of NAMI members who share their personal stories in a live, theatrical format. 

What You Missed

Festival Sundiata: Black Arts Fest

Date: 
Friday, June 17, 2022 - 6:00pm to Sunday, June 19, 2022 - 6:00pm
Event Location: 
Seattle Center
Seattle Center Festál presents Festival Sundiata: Black Arts Fest in partnership with Sundiata African American Cultural Association (SAACA). The ACLU-WA is proud to be a presenting sponsor of this year's festival, held during Juneteenth weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, visit our table in the Armory to meet us and check out our photo booth.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

Date: 
Monday, June 13, 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Event Location: 
Streaming Everywhere
On Netflix starting June 13, 2022: An important film about the history of anti-Black racism in America to help start local, state, and national conversations that are long overdue.

Flights & Rights: Abortion

Date: 
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Event Location: 
Online

Learn about the future of abortion in Washington with Dr. Erin Berry (Washington State Medical Director, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky), Kia Guarino (Executive Director, Pro-Choice Washington), Miranda Vargas (Board Member, Northwest Abortion Access Fund), and  Leah Rutman (Health Care and Liberty Counsel, ACLU-WA). Moderated by ACLU-WA Executive Director Michele Storms.

Bans Off Our Bodies Rally

Date: 
Saturday, May 14, 2022 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event Location: 
Cal Anderson Park (Seattle), and across the state
In response to the Supreme Court's leaked draft explicitly overturning Roe v. Wade, the ACLU-WA co-hosts Bans Off Seattle with Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. The time and location of this event is subject to change. You will receive more event details as we get closer to the event date.

Flights & Rights: Drug Policy Reform

Date: 
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Event Location: 
Online

Learn about the failures of the War on Drugs and the future of drug policy reform here in Washington. 

Flights & Rights: Legislative Review

Date: 
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Event Location: 
Online
A conversation on Washington state's 2022 legislative session.
 

Civil Reparations Project

Date: 
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event Location: 
Online
The Civil Reparations Project challenges us to put down the books and take action for Black lives today. Attend their next presentation and discussion for white people, or anyone who feels they have benefited from white privilege, about taking reparative action for Black lives in America.

Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Summit & MLK Jr Unity Day

Date: 
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 9:00am to Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 3:30pm
Event Location: 
Online
The 2022 Summit begins with a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day, featuring remarks from keynote speaker Michele Storms, ACLU-WA Executive Director.
ACLU Event

ACLU-WA 2022 Lobby Week Kickoff Training 

Date: 
Monday, January 17, 2022 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event Location: 
Online
Join the ACLU of Washington for our second VIRTUAL lobby week, kicking off on Monday, January 17 from 6-8pm!

MLK Jr. Day - Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition

Date: 
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 9:00am to Monday, January 17, 2022 - 3:30pm
Event Location: 
Virtual and Seattle
The 40th MLK Day celebration is themed, "Truth in Education Now!" Activities included a virtual youth event, virtual workshops, and an in-person (outdoor) rally at Garfield High School, followed by a march.

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