Whatcom Racial Equity Commission

"What's the cost of racial equity to you?" Check out our latest message from our Executive Director - https://mailchi.mp/whatcomracialequity/december2025-2
As we look towards 2026, we ask that you continue to show up for your communities and yourselves even when it’s safer and easier to keep quiet. Additionally, your gift will help us breath life into racial equity work, championing the Commission on our task to make Whatcom County a place where everyone, regardless of race and ethnicity, thrives.

Analysis details racial disparities among Whatcom County Jail inmate population

If you live in Whatcom County and you're looking for ways to impact your community, consider applying for a seat at the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission. Beyond joining the incredible work we're taking on, you'll be in community with people who deeply care for Whatcom County. https://www.whatcomracialequity.org/apply

In a few weeks, we’re hosting our first ever Meet & Greet for our amazing community to meet our amazing commissioners! There will be food and drinks, opportunities to ask questions and give input, and be surrounded by some of our favorite people in Whatcom County (that includes you!). Space is limited, so please register! https://www.whatcomracialequity.org/events/wrec-meet-greet

🚨 Big things are happening at the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission!

In less than a year, we’ve built our foundation—and we’re excited to share the first wave of initiatives shaping a more just and inclusive Whatcom County. From policy work and community engagement to data-driven strategies, we’re addressing 12 key areas, including housing, education, justice, and language access.

We’re also inviting YOU to get involved—whether by joining a committee, attending convening events, or applying to become a Commissioner later this summer.

Read the full update from our Executive Director, Miriam Karamoko, and see how we’re building equity together:

Building Toward Equity: An Update from the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission Executive Director — Whatcom Racial Equity Commission Beloved Community, It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a year since the official launch of the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission (WREC). In that short time, we’ve laid a strong foundation and are now proud to share our first major initiatives and updates with you. From the very beginning, ou

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ICE Arrests of Whatcom Community Members The Whatcom Racial Equity Commission is making an emergency call to the Whatcom community to extend support and solidarity to all vulnerable immigrant and migrant families in our community who are being persecuted, criminalized, imprisoned, and deported en masse by Immigration & Customs Enforcement....

Hey, did you know the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission meets every second Wednesday of the month from 4-6 pm? Join us this Wednesday to see racial equity impact in action! https://www.whatcomracialequity.org/upcoming-meetings

COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION - Please help us spread the word and reunite Liya with her family! https://racialunitynow.org/liya/ Racial Unity Now

Liya Project – RUN Liya ProjectWe urgently need your voice to advocate for an infant and their family in our community.Liya's StoryTake Action NowLiya’s Story Liya is just six months old—an infant, still learning to crawl. But she was born into a crisis. Her parents, Ahmad and Tahmina, risked every...