Act Yakima
This is the beginning formation of a quick action team for the Yakima Valley. For now, our vision statement is to be a coalition of people for diversity, equality and inclusion. We hope to get this group to include representation from communities all over the Yakima Valley including but not limited to the: LGBT, unions, Yakama and other native tribes, Planned Parent Hood, African American, Latino, Muslim, immigrants, refugees and any other communities interested in a progressive coalition.
January 20, 2018, 11:00 am
Yakima, WA
Women's March on Yakima 2018 - Yakima Satelite March
This anniversary event in Yakima will kick-off a voter registration and mobilization drive to register new voters, engage impacted communities, harness our collective energy to advocate for policies and candidates that reflect our values, and...
June 17, 2017, 12:00 pm
Yakima, WA
Yakima Pride March
Join us in celebration of our diversity and the contributions of the LGBTQ community here in Yakima! All are welcome at this inclusive event!
We will rally at Performance Park at noon on Saturday June 17th. The march will start at...
April 22, 2017, 3:00 pm
Yakima, WA
March for Science - Yakima Satellite March
On April 22, March for Science and the Earth Day Network are co-organizing a rally and teach-in on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Act Yakima and Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima are co-hosting a satellite march in Yakima, WA. The...
April 18, 2017, 4:30 pm
Yakima, WA
Accountability Rally
On Tuesday, April 4th, the Yakima City Council, led by Mayor Kathy Coffey, violated Washington State's Open Public Meetings Act by voting "to terminate consideration of the inclusive policy ordinance" even though the issue wasn't on the public...
February 17, 2017, 12:00 am
Yakima, WA
General Strike Against Trump - Yakima
This is a Nationwide General Strike. Yakima Valley residents are encouraged to participate by spending the day together. We will meet at the park for a day of fun and encouragement. More details to come. Watch this site for updates.