Beyond the Build: Standing for Racial Equity is only a week away!
Join us for a deeper look at effective strategies to address racial inequities in tech. If you work at a sea.citi member company, be sure to select the sea.citi Member Registration for access to additional breakout sessions with the panelists following the public event. REGISTER NOW!
Tech for Good Updates
- Amazon announced a $1B sustainability bond to fund ongoing and new sustainability projects
- BLCK VC launched a scout program to support more Black investors
- Facebook launched its 2021 Community Accelerator Program
- Google rolled out a range of updates in India to display and boost information to help people find vaccination centers and other COVID-19 resources
- Instagram added a dedicated spot for preferred pronouns
- Remitly joined the Global Coalition providing COVID-19 relief support in India
- Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to vaccine sites
Individual Actions & Distractions
- Prepare for earthquake hazards through ShakeAlert
- See & share stories from the AAPI community with OSAYS
- Learn how to ask for help
- Nail a hybrid presentation
- Scroll and click
- Play with fireflies
Local News
- The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is now accepting applications
- King County plans to buy hotels to permanently house 1,600 people experiencing homelessness
- Art Langlie, the grandson of former Seattle mayor and governor, announces mayoral run
- Beginning May 23, you’ll be able to sit in a vaccinated section for Sounders games
- Following FDA approval, you can now schedule Pfizer vaccine appointments for 12-15 year-olds
- Seattle Trailhead Direct shuttle service returns in June
- Kitten season is coming