"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Coronavirus and Our Communities
The coronavirus outbreak is officially a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization. Because of the racial and economic inequities embedded in our country’s systems, the effects of the coronavirus could be compounded for Black, Brown, Asian, and indigenous communities, as well as other population groups.
The NAACP has released a resource to guide officials responsible for addressing health, economic, and other impacts, in remediating some of the issues that are disproportionately affecting communities of color.
Our policy experts have outlined key considerations and recommendations in containing the spread of the coronavirus.
The coronavirus outbreak is officially a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization. Because of the racial and economic inequities embedded in our country’s systems, the effects of the coronavirus could be compounded for Black, Brown, Asian, and indigenous communities, as well as other population groups.
The NAACP has released a resource to guide officials responsible for addressing health, economic, and other impacts, in remediating some of the issues that are disproportionately affecting communities of color.
Our policy experts have outlined key considerations and recommendations in containing the spread of the coronavirus.
The full guide is available to download here.
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Wisconsin Primary Election Position
With Madison Facing the Greatest Academic Achievement Gap in its History, the African American Community Questions MMSD Superintendent Hire.
“Dr. Gutiérrez’s background and experience do not satisfy the Black community’s expectation to address the scope of issues facing the Madison District’s challenge for improved educational outcomes for all students.” “There is a significant lack of confidence demonstrated by the Black community in his answers to our questions in the meeting held prior to his public meeting.”
Read entire letter below.
Read entire letter below.
VOTER SUPPRESSION UPDATE -- Feb 28, 2020
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