Leaders of Utah’s largest hospital systems released a joint statement Tuesday speaking out against systemic racism and vowing to do more to fight it.
Two things led Utah’s hospital systems to examine their role in systemic racism, according to Mikelle Moore, senior vice president of Intermountain Healthcare: The summer of Black Lives Matter protests and the unequal impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people of color.
For example, the Hispanic community makes up almost 22% COVID-19 cases in Utah but only around 14% of the state’s population.
“I think it really created a call for us to take action,” Moore said. “And to do so at the community level, as opposed to individual organizational levels only.”
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Two things led Utah’s hospital systems to examine their role in systemic racism, according to Mikelle Moore, senior vice president of Intermountain Healthcare: The summer of Black Lives Matter protests and the unequal impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people of color. For example, the Hispanic community makes up almost 22% COVID-19 cases in Utah but only around 14% of the state’s population. “I think it really created a call for us to take action,” Moore said. “And to do so at the community level, as opposed to individual organizational levels only.” Two things led Utah’s hospital systems to examine their role in systemic racism, according to Mikelle Moore, senior vice president of Intermountain Healthcare: The summer of Black Lives Matter protests and the unequal impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people of color. For example, the Hispanic community makes up almost 22% COVID-19 cases in Utah but only around 14% of the state’s population. “I think it really created a call for us to take action,” Moore said. “And to do so at the community level, as opposed to individual organizational levels only.” Utah Hospitals Utah Hospitals Utah Hospitals
Leaders in Rochester’s religious community are calling for changes to help end systemic racism in law enforcement.
During a press conference hosted by the United Christian Leadership Ministry Wednesday, leaders offered a number of proposals, including a racial education curriculum for officers, more comprehensive de-escalation training and increasing the number of pre-arrest diversion options.
They say they hope these recommendations not only curb systemic racism, but also promote honest dialogue, build trust between police and community members, and transition law enforcement from what they call a “warrior culture” to one of acting as “servant protectors of community”.
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Leaders in Rochester’s religious community are calling for changes to help end systemic racism in law enforcement. During a press conference hosted by the United Christian Leadership Ministry Wednesday, leaders offered a number of proposals, including a racial education curriculum for officers, more comprehensive de-escalation training and increasing the number of pre-arrest diversion options. They say they hope these recommendations not only curb systemic racism, but also promote honest dialogue, build trust between police and community members, and transition law enforcement from what they call a “warrior culture” to one of acting as “servant protectors of community”. Leaders in Rochester’s religious community are calling for changes to help end systemic racism in law enforcement. During a press conference hosted by the United Christian Leadership Ministry Wednesday, leaders offered a number of proposals, including a racial education curriculum for officers, more comprehensive de-escalation training and increasing the number of pre-arrest diversion options. They say they hope these recommendations not only curb systemic racism, but also promote honest dialogue, build trust between police and community members, and transition law enforcement from what they call a “warrior culture” to one of acting as “servant protectors of community”. servant protectors of community
As social unrest over systemic racism continues to grip the nation, Virginia has created an Office of Civil Rights with the intent of promoting a more equitable government.
The move will “expand and reorganize” the state’s previous Division of Human Rights, according to a statement released Tuesday by the office of Attorney General Mark Herring, whose office oversees it.
As part of the shift, the Office of Civil Rights will grow to a staff of 13, including seven attorneys. When Herring took office, the Division of Human Rights had four employees.
Staff duties will include carrying out investigations into cases of police misconduct, workplace and housing discrimination and failure to accommodate expectant and new mothers.
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As social unrest over systemic racism continues to grip the nation, Virginia has created an Office of Civil Rights with the intent of promoting a more equitable government. The move will “expand and reorganize” the state’s previous Division of Human Rights, according to a statement released Tuesday by the office of Attorney General Mark Herring, whose office oversees it. As part of the shift, the Office of Civil Rights will grow to a staff of 13, including seven attorneys. When Herring took office, the Division of Human Rights had four employees. Staff duties will include carrying out investigations into cases of police misconduct, workplace and housing discrimination and failure to accommodate expectant and new mothers. The move will “expand and reorganize” the state’s previous Division of Human Rights, according to a statement released Tuesday by the office of Attorney General Mark Herring, whose office oversees it. As part of the shift, the Office of Civil Rights will grow to a staff of 13, including seven attorneys. When Herring took office, the Division of Human Rights had four employees. Staff duties will include carrying out investigations into cases of police misconduct, workplace and housing discrimination and failure to accommodate expectant and new mothers. protests over systemic protests over systemic protests over systemic
An approach made famous in post-apartheid South Africa is endorsed by Mayor Ted Wheeler. But a proponent of the effort says Portland police have not shown willingness to engage in public introspection.
Portland is moving forward with plans to form a truth-and-reconciliation commission to address the city police bureau’s historic mistreatment of communities of color.
The details need to be hashed out, but the commission will be tasked with airing and acknowledging the history of discrimination and racism by the Portland Police Bureau.
The Portland Committee for Community Engaged Policing recommended in June that the city expedite the proposed commission, and Mayor Ted Wheeler endorsed the plan. The engaged-policing committee then established a subcommittee charged with figuring out who will serve on the commission and what issues they will examine.
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An approach made famous in post-apartheid South Africa is endorsed by Mayor Ted Wheeler. But a proponent of the effort says Portland police have not shown willingness to engage in public introspection. Portland is moving forward with plans to form a truth-and-reconciliation commission to address the city police bureau’s historic mistreatment of communities of color. The details need to be hashed out, but the commission will be tasked with airing and acknowledging the history of discrimination and racism by the Portland Police Bureau. The Portland Committee for Community Engaged Policing recommended in June that the city expedite the proposed commission, and Mayor Ted Wheeler endorsed the plan. The engaged-policing committee then established a subcommittee charged with figuring out who will serve on the commission and what issues they will examine. The details need to be hashed out, but the commission will be tasked with airing and acknowledging the history of discrimination and racism by the Portland Police Bureau. The Portland Committee for Community Engaged Policing recommended in June that the city expedite the proposed commission, and Mayor Ted Wheeler endorsed the plan. racist policing racist policing racist policing
“What’s a small Asian girl doing in business?”
It was one of those first meetings that you’d have in a big office building with a person you’d never met before, and that’s how I was greeted.
At first I thought it was a joke, and was ready to laugh it off. But after a few seconds of awkward silence and being looked up and down, head to toe, I realized it was far from a joke.
I had no idea what to say. This person was senior to me in ranking.
Years later, after I’d nearly forgotten about this incident, yet another person made a similar comment to me.
“OK, something is just … off!” I thought.
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It was one of those first meetings that you’d have in a big office building with a person you’d never met before, and that’s how I was greeted. At first I thought it was a joke, and was ready to laugh it off. But after a few seconds of awkward silence and being looked up and down, head to toe, I realized it was far from a joke. I had no idea what to say. This person was senior to me in ranking. Years later, after I’d nearly forgotten about this incident, yet another person made a similar comment to me. “OK, something is just … off!” I thought. At first I thought it was a joke, and was ready to laugh it off. But after a few seconds of awkward silence and being looked up and down, head to toe, I realized it was far from a joke. I had no idea what to say. This person was senior to me in ranking. Years later, after I’d nearly forgotten about this incident, yet another person made a similar comment to me. “OK, something is just … off!” I thought. Respond Respond Respond
For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Titans running back Derrick Henry, Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett and Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell each spent time during the season chatting with students about a film that focuses on social and emotional effects of racism against Black men and boys.
The documentary titled ”Black Boys” was executive produced by Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins. The players, through a partnership with Old Spice, joined students in virtual class discussions about the film’s exploration identity, opportunity and equity in America.
”It is just a beautiful way to get people to start to discuss the matters that are at hand socially in this world,” Kelce said. ”I think it’s my job as a white man to be able to step up and say, ‘Listen, something is wrong here. How we are viewing the African-American people is wrong. How we’re treating African-American people is wrong.’ And, there needs to be something that’s done about that.”
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Titans running back Derrick Henry, Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett and Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell each spent time during the season chatting with students about a film that focuses on social and emotional effects of racism against Black men and boys. The documentary titled ”Black Boys” was executive produced by Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins. The players, through a partnership with Old Spice, joined students in virtual class discussions about the film’s exploration identity, opportunity and equity in America. ”It is just a beautiful way to get people to start to discuss the matters that are at hand socially in this world,” Kelce said. ”I think it’s my job as a white man to be able to step up and say, ‘Listen, something is wrong here. How we are viewing the African-American people is wrong. How we’re treating African-American people is wrong.’ And, there needs to be something that’s done about that.”
The Illinois Department of Human Services announced $4.5 million in funding to 25 counties across the state to address systemic racism and to “advance racial healing.”
“Systemic racism affects all Illinois residents, and COVID-19 has made addressing it more urgent than ever before. I am so pleased to see the work, dedication and commitment by hundreds of community leaders to join Healing Illinois in tackling racism and the need to heal from its effects,” said Grace Hou, Secretary, IDHS. “With all 179 organizations on board, we will make tremendous progress in developing more compassion, racial understanding and equity across the state.”
About 85% of the funding (exactly $3,807,335) was used for direct awards to non-profit organizations who will re-grant the funds to smaller organizations across the state.
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The Illinois Department of Human Services announced $4.5 million in funding to 25 counties across the state to address systemic racism and to “advance racial healing.” “Systemic racism affects all Illinois residents, and COVID-19 has made addressing it more urgent than ever before. I am so pleased to see the work, dedication and commitment by hundreds of community leaders to join Healing Illinois in tackling racism and the need to heal from its effects,” said Grace Hou, Secretary, IDHS. “With all 179 organizations on board, we will make tremendous progress in developing more compassion, racial understanding and equity across the state.” About 85% of the funding (exactly $3,807,335) was used for direct awards to non-profit organizations who will re-grant the funds to smaller organizations across the state. The Illinois Department of Human Services announced $4.5 million in funding to 25 counties across the state to address systemic racism and to “advance racial healing.” “Systemic racism affects all Illinois residents, and COVID-19 has made addressing it more urgent than ever before. I am so pleased to see the work, dedication and commitment by hundreds of community leaders to join Healing Illinois in tackling racism and the need to heal from its effects,” said Grace Hou, Secretary, IDHS.
Utah government, business and community leaders began signing on to a new compact Tuesday acknowledging the existence of racism and committing to financial investments and public policy changes to eliminate disparities in the state.
The Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which was unveiled during a news conference on the steps of the state Capitol on Tuesday, comes after a summer of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died at the hands of police this year.
“The killing of George Floyd [and] other significant events that have happened this past year have, I think, reminded all of us that we have not gotten to the promised land yet,” Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said during Tuesday’s news conference. “We’re not where we wanted to be or where we should be.”
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Utah government, business and community leaders began signing on to a new compact Tuesday acknowledging the existence of racism and committing to financial investments and public policy changes to eliminate disparities in the state. The Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which was unveiled during a news conference on the steps of the state Capitol on Tuesday, comes after a summer of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died at the hands of police this year. “The killing of George Floyd [and] other significant events that have happened this past year have, I think, reminded all of us that we have not gotten to the promised land yet,” Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said during Tuesday’s news conference. “We’re not where we wanted to be or where we should be.” “The killing of George Floyd [and] other significant events that have happened this past year have, I think, reminded all of us that we have not gotten to the promised land yet,” Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said during Tuesday’s news conference. “We’re not where we wanted to be or where we should be.”
Streaming behemoth Netflix is giving $25 million to a national effort to combat systemic racism in housing.
Enterprise Community Partners, the non-profit founded by developer James Wilson Rouse in the 80s to build and finance affordable homes, announced Netflix has committed the cash to its Equitable Path Forward program.
The five-year, $3.5 billion nationwide initiative aims to help dismantle the legacy of racism in housing – from the types of homes that are built, where they’re built, who builds them, and the wealth that is generated from them.
The initiative establishes an equitable path forward for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically marginalized housing providers by: filling the gaping capital gap from decades of systemic racism; strengthening providers through advisory services and other support; and creating new career pathways to diversify leadership in real estate.
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Streaming behemoth Netflix is giving $25 million to a national effort to combat systemic racism in housing. Enterprise Community Partners, the non-profit founded by developer James Wilson Rouse in the 80s to build and finance affordable homes, announced Netflix has committed the cash to its Equitable Path Forward program. The five-year, $3.5 billion nationwide initiative aims to help dismantle the legacy of racism in housing – from the types of homes that are built, where they’re built, who builds them, and the wealth that is generated from them. The initiative establishes an equitable path forward for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically marginalized housing providers by: filling the gaping capital gap from decades of systemic racism; strengthening providers through advisory services and other support; and creating new career pathways to diversify leadership in real estate. The initiative establishes an equitable path forward for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically marginalized housing providers by: filling the gaping capital gap from decades of systemic racism; strengthening providers through advisory services and other support; and creating new career pathways to diversify leadership in real estate.
Beginning in early 2015, Trinidad Jackson and a team of researchers engaged with West End community members about the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown — a Black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri — and how it spoke to racism that persisted in Louisville.
As employees at the University of Louisville’s Youth Violence Prevention Research Center, Jackson and his co-workers wanted to know how Louisville could prevent itself from becoming the next Ferguson. Through several conversations, a few themes emerged.
Residents said they believed historic racial inequities continued to put Black people at an unfair disadvantage. They said they felt powerless, like their voices weren’t heard. And they often wrongly blamed themselves for the disparities they faced, such as higher rates of unemployment, more frequent police stops and susceptibility to chronic diseases.
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