New York State Reparations Commission Recommendations
To ensure its success, ADOS AF NY urges the Reparations Commission to address the following critical shortcomings identified during its inaugural hearing.
ADOS AF New York Congratulates NYS Reparations Commission
ADOS AF NY appreciates that the Reparations Commission was created with the acknowledgment that the ADOS debt is owed. The urgency of this moment is undeniable.
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”.
Survivors want a say in Jim Crow Crownsville Hospital future
As planning for the future of the Crownsville Hospital site continues, former staff members and activists are asking for a say in the redesign efforts.
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.
Yvette Carnell Speaks at The Gathering Spot
Yvette Carnell Speaks at The Gathering Spot members of ADOS AF GA came to show support April 17th
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.
