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.
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.
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.
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.
ADOSAF GA goes to the Capitol for Reparations Day, hosted by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on Feb 15th
Members of ADOSAF GA go downtown to the Capitol for Reparations Day at the Capitol hosted by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on Feb 15th.