Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts that affirm the goodness in males and/or offer them empathy:
In a previous blog post, we drew attention to the very compelling pro-fatherhood message delivered to the Washington State Fatherhood Summit by Cheryl Strange, a Governor Inslee appointee who heads the Department of Social and … Read more
What does girls basketball have to do with appreciating young men? Pilar Corder of Snohomish County shares a positive experience she had with boys while playing for her high school basketball team. Above is a … Read more
Seattle mayoral candidate and former NBA basketball player James Donaldson spoke with Washington Initiative for Boys and Men on June 1, 2021. James was an open book, and his responses demonstrated his wisdom, honesty, and … Read more
Lisa Scott is a family law/divorce attorney based in Bellevue who represents approximately an equal share of male and female clients. Co-founder of Taking Action Against Bias in the System (TABS), Lisa has fought for equal justice and gender … Read more
In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle tells the story of what his dad did when he found out Miles’ mom was pregnant. “He has always been there, and I know he’s always loved … Read more
In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle explains to WIBM why he chose to join the Army National Guard of Washington. His story illustrates the importance of military service as a route to successful … Read more
This is a guest-written post by Sean Thoreby. Sean describes himself as a regular guy living with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sean was raised in Bellevue and graduated from the University of Washington. He … Read more