Initiative Name: Racial Justice Study Bill for 2024
Mission: To comprehensively analyze the impact of systemic racism across Colorado, identify inequities, and develop actionable recommendations to dismantle them and build a fairer future for Black Coloradans.
Target Community or Issue: Black Coloradans facing systemic racism in healthcare, education, housing, criminal justice, and economic opportunity.
Key Activities:
- Gather data on racial disparities across various sectors.
- Analyze policies and practices that perpetuate inequities.
- Develop recommendations for policy changes, resource allocation, and accountability measures.
- Engage Black communities and stakeholders in the research process.
- Disseminate findings and recommendations to the public and policymakers.
Impact:
- Increased awareness of systemic racism and its consequences.
- Data-driven policy changes to address racial inequities.
- Improved opportunities and outcomes for Black Coloradans.
- Stronger and more equitable communities for all.
Leadership and Team:
- Key Figures: The bill is spearheaded by Justice for Black Coloradans, a coalition of Black leaders and organizations.
- Supporters: Black Health Compass, Colorado Black Caucus, Colorado Children’s Trust, and others.
Engagement and Support:
- Website: https://justiceforblackcoloradans.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeforBlackColoradans
- Volunteer: Contact Justice for Black Coloradans through their website.
- Donate: Support Justice for Black Coloradans through their website.
- Events: Follow Justice for Black Coloradans on social media for updates on events and rallies. you can find events or post events here as well.
Call to Action:
- Contact your state representatives and senators: Urge them to support the Racial Justice Study Bill.
- Share information and resources on social media: #justiceforblackcoloradans #BlackDenver #RacialJusticeNow #JusticeForBlackColoradans #WeAreTheChange
- Attend community events and rallies: find events or post events.
- Support Justice for Black Coloradans: Every contribution strengthens the movement.
Additional Elements:
- Quotes: “This bill is not just about data, it’s about human lives.” – unknown
- “The bill establishing an independent task force ensures that the voices of Black Coloradans are heard and incorporated into the study, fostering a collaborative approach to dismantling systemic barriers.”
- “This bill marks a resounding call for accountability and transformation,” said state Representative Leslie Herod (D-HD8). “Colorado embraces the responsibility of confronting the past to build a future where everyone, including Black Coloradans, can thrive without the weight of historical inequities.”
- “We believe the legacy of slavery and ongoing systemic racism has harmed Black Coloradans – and all of us – in material ways across key issue areas from health care, to housing, to criminal justice, to education to economic mobility,” said Sade Cooper, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Collaborative Healing Initiative within Communities (CHIC).
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