Note: This is one of several excerpts from the Kerner Commission, which President Johnson established in 1967 to examine the riots that occurred that summer. The Commission’s report was issued...
February being Black History Month, the National Civic League suggests a visit to any number of monuments or museums that have been established in recent years to commemorate important people,...
Communities across the United States are marking the second annual National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 16, 2018, with events, discussions and proclamations. The observance is designed to allow...
By Carla J. Kimbrough DENVER – On Friday morning, attorney Jack Regenbogen said he was “so overjoyed right now.” He had just learned that 10 Denver City Council members had...
The All-America City of Hayward, CA, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusiveness and equity, adopting a “Commitment for an Inclusive, Equitable and Compassionate Community Action Plan.” The plan is an...
What is your community doing to promote racial healing? We would love for your city to issue a proclamation, at the minimum, or pursue activities or actions listed below. The...
by Matthew Donohue The All-America City of Salinas, California is committed to improving equity, building trust and empowering youth leadership to achieve a shared vision of success. Like many cities...
BY CARLA J. KIMBROUGH At a recent gathering of elected officials, I asked, Has your community experienced a disturbance, protest, riot or rebellion that exposed divides? They used their cell phones...
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