Boston reparations task force, redress is a work in progress
But the earliest that Black Bostonians might get to weigh in on this process will be 2025, meaning that reparations might not materialize for years to come.
North Carolina Senate Oks $500m for private school vouchers
North Carolina Senate pushed legislation through to allocate $500 million of taxpayer money to help K-12 students attend private schools.
Happy National Volunteer Month
In honor of National Volunteer Month, I am pleased to address you today as we commemorate the remarkable growth and achievements of the ADOS Advocacy Foundation. Our journey has been one of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to the improvement of our communities. As we stand on the brink of even greater opportunities, I am filled with immense pride for what we have accomplished collectively.
Racist Policies Expose Mostly Black Counties to Toxins
African Americans are 75% more likely than white people to live in areas near facilities that produce pollution and 68% live near coal-fired power plants.
White House OMB’s 2024 Notice of Decision
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced their formal review of how federal agencies collect and report data on race and ethnicity.
Maryland state legislature among most diverse in U.S.
The Maryland General Assembly is one of the most diverse state legislatures in the country.
How Massachusetts compares to the Black America report
The report highlights persistent racial inequalities in many areas, including education, incarceration, income, homeownership and unemployment. Many of these same discrepancies occur in Massachusetts.
House Bill 851 Health & Government Operations Committee Testimony
ADOS AF Maryland supports House Bill 851 with amendments. With
members across the State and whose mission is aligned with the national ADOS Advocacy
Foundation.
ADOS AF Mississippi helping to improve climate resilience
Enter Mississippi Rising, (ADOS AF MS is a part of this coalition) a multiracial, intergenerational grassroots organization that in 2020 developed the Mississippi Gulf Coast Mutual Aid Collective, a network that […]
ADOS AF NY Attends York College Reparations Discussion
ADOS AF NY Chapter attended the York College Reparations Discussion.
