Washington County
The year our first female Washington County Sheriff was appointed
What is 2023?
*Caprice Massey was appointed in May 2023, and she took office on Dec. 1, 2023
The month celebrating Black History
What is February?
*Black History Month began as a way to teach people about the history of Black Americans and their contributions to society, it sought to ensure that these perspectives were included in the national narrative.
The year Kevin Barton was first elected as DA
What is 2018?
The 1954 unanimous decision by the Supreme Court on this case granted equal education to Black Americans and ruled against school segregation
What is Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas?
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
Who is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
After Spanish, this safe harbor language is spoken the most in Washington County
What is Vietnamese
*According to the Population Research Center at Portland State and American Community Survey data the estimated number of people in Washington County who’s primary language is Vietnamese is 4,063.
The month celebrating PRIDE
What is June?
*Pride Month was created to commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion which took place on June 28, 1969, considered by historians to be the start of the modern LGBTQ+ movement. The month commemorates the progress of LGBTQ+ history and civil rights, and celebrates queer stories and excellence of the community.
Number of employees that are HR designated as bilingual
What is 17?
This Supreme Court Justice's dissent in the 2013 voting rights case, Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder stated, in part, "“Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.”
Who is Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
Who is John Lewis?
Native American Tribe that first inhabited the area now known as Washington County
What is Atfalati Kalapuyan
*The Kalapuyan people, also called the Tualatin people, flourished here for thousands of years, prior to the arrival of White settlers in the 1830's
This woman was the first Hispanic American woman to serve in the United States Supreme Court
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
*The Senate confirmed her on August 6, 2009 on a 68-31 vote divided mostly along party lines
The year the DA's office first gained federal funding for the Cold Case unit
What is 2020?
This 1966 landmark case is known for establishing a new code of conduct for the country’s police force. The decision came from the overturned conviction by the Supreme Court after they found the defendant's statements couldn't be used against him because the police obtained them unconstitutionally, violating the Fifth Amendment
What is Miranda V. Arizona (1966)
“Well-behaved women rarely make history.”
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
The original name for Washington County when it was first established
What is Twality?
The acronym BIPOC stands for what
What is Black, Indigenous, People of Color
Number of employees in the District Attorney's office
What is 140?
In 1828, this abolitionist was the first Black woman to sue a white man in a United States court and prevail
Who is Sojourner Truth
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
A majority of veterans in Washington County, OR overwhelmingly served in this war
What is Vietnam?
The month celebrating Arab American heritage
What is April?
*National Arab American Heritage Month was recognized in April 2021 by President Joe Biden, with the U.S. Department of State, some members of Congress and 37 governors issuing proclamations supporting the month. Arab American Heritage Month recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans.
Number of employees in the Victim Assistance Unit
What is 19?
Long before the Obergefell v Hodges marriage equality victory in 2015, the Supreme Court considered the issue of marriage equality for the first time in this year, with this case
Baker v. Nelson (1972)
"I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.”
Who is Malala Yousafzai?