Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts about issues in and around the Seattle area:
If you can see it, you can be it. This concept is rightly employed to emphasize the importance of girls seeing women succeeding in a variety of roles, including ones not conventionally associated with women. … Read more
KING 5 News has switched to a gender inclusive approach in its coverage of the problem of Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people. This comes after the Seattle-based NBC affiliate did not acknowledge the existence … Read more
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men wants to see greater societal empathy for boys and men and less gender-based prejudice against them. This blog post is about a man, Kong Lefeau, and a woman, Iris … Read more
Below is an excerpt from our interview with James Donaldson in which he talked about his past depression and the methods of suicide he contemplated, including ‘suicide by cop’. James was an NBA basketball player … 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
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