Purpose Art by Jennifer Lundgren, Seattle Central College Art by Tigerlily Newman, age 5 Washington Ethnic Studies Now is a 501(c)4 non-profit formed in 2019 to support the implementation of Ethnic Studies Statewide. Our Vision Ethnic Studies in every classroom of WA State taught by anti-racist educators committed to centering the history and lived experiences of people of Color. Our Mission To bring Ethnic Studies to K-12 classrooms in Washington State by: Centering the voices of people of Color with a focus on youth and critical educators of Color Continually learning, teaching, and developing strategies to implement K-12 Ethnic Studies programs in all Washington State public school districts and independent schoolsProviding anti-racist and Ethnic Studies professional development for K-12 educators and studentsCultivating connections with community organizations with shared anti-racist education missionsBuilding systemic power by advocating with educator associations, educational service districts, and state-level education committees and organizationsCreating a community of activists to learn from and with each otherProtecting the integrity of Ethnic Studies by eradicating whitewashed, Eurocentric pedagogies.