The Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) represents the City of Seattle’s commitment to ending racial disparities and achieving racial equity. We challenge racism and other forms of oppression to make Seattle a city of thriving, powerful communities that fosters healing and belonging.

RSJI embeds racial equity and social justice principles into the City’s programs, budgets, and culture. Our holistic work focuses on organizing for racial justice, capacity building, foundational knowledge about race, and personal accountability to advancing equity.

RSJI is a division in the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. In 2023, the City of Seattle passed Council Bill 120525, officially codifying the Race and Social Justice Initiative as law.

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