Timelines

2010 – 2014

From March 2010 to January 2014, Jesse Miller was deeply involved in the Seattle Next Generation Giving Project (NGGP), a collaborative initiative between the Social Justice Fund and Resource Generation. The project aimed to mobilize young people with financial resources to drive social change by leveraging their wealth and privilege. The 2010 NGGP proved to […]

2011 – 2014

From January 2011 to January 2014, Jesse Miller served as the Chair of the Board for the Black Policy Foundation (BPF). Established in 2008 at the request of Senator Rosa Franklin and supported by the Commission on African American Affairs, BPF is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the Black community’s autonomy and influence. Under […]

2015 – 2017

Dexter White’s chest still tightens when he sees the Instagram photo of his crumpled body, taken moments after Los Angeles police officers mistook his cellphone for a gun and shot him. In confusion, he pulled out his phone as officers surrounded him while he walked to the corner store, responding to a false report of […]

2018

Jesse Miller, the innovative creator of the Split Sheet application, is revolutionizing the music metadata industry. In today’s digital age, the music industry faces numerous challenges, particularly in protecting artists’ rights and ensuring they receive their rightful earnings. MyMusicPublisher.com provides a seamless solution for safeguarding and monetizing musical creations. The Split Sheet app streamlines song […]

2020

Seattle Black Collective Voice is a new group of organizers and protesters formed out of the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP). The group intends to reclaim the movement’s narrative, focusing on education and empowerment. Naudia Miller (Nas) introduced the Black Collective Voice at a press conference Thursday, joined by her mother, Jesse Miller. Together, they […]

2022

In 2022, the Washington State Legislature set aside $200 million in the Community Reinvestment Account for the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to invest in communities disproportionately harmed by historical drug laws and penalties. Jesse Miller was instrumental in writing the comprehensive Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) to guide the funding allocation before authorizing the distribution of […]

2024

Jesse Miller was recently honored with a Presidential Award and an Honorary Doctorate Degree, recognizing her exceptional contributions to social justice and community development. These accolades celebrate her dedication to improving the lives of marginalized communities and her innovative approach to tackling systemic issues. A pivotal achievement in her career is securing a significant Re-Entry […]