Boston has 2nd highest homeless rate in the US, report finds
Boston has the nation’s second-highest rate of homelessness among major cities, according to a new report from Boston Indicators. But the report also found that the city has done an exemplary job […]
UNC System Board of Governors votes to repeal DEI policy
The new policy reverses one that was adopted in 2019 that sought to “foster an inclusive environment”.
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.
ADOS AF NY & Pres. Yvette Carnell on Queenzflip Podcast #231
ADOS AF President Yvette Carnell Visits New York to Meet with New York Chapter and Film Queenzflip Podcast Episode on Disaggregation and Reparations
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.
Maryland considering reparations bill that would raise taxes for ‘reinvestment’ fund
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a reparations system by increasing certain taxes.
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 Maryland on Local Reparations Commission
ADOS AF Maryland points out two drawbacks to the bill.