Opinion: The top post-election priority must be dismantling systemic racism
As we consider the outcome of this election and what it means for the direction of our nation, one priority rises above all others: the pressing need to address generations of systemic racism. The COVID-19 health and economic crises have exacerbated inequities. It is urgent that we dismantle racist structures built over decades and rectify the disinvestment in many of our communities.
Two years ago, the
The dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism have made us reaffirm our commitment. Reducing disparities is not only the right thing to do; it will also help repair the social damage caused by COVID-19, get our economy back on track and safeguard us against future crises.
The foundation has recently funded several projects supporting those most negatively impacted by COVID-19 and institutional racism. More than
With schools and businesses closing and people looking to obtain vital services and educate their children remotely, we at the
Small businesses owned by women and people of color often have limited access to capital. The inability of hundreds of our region’s small businesses to access Paycheck Protection Program loans was a glaring example of these inequities. In April, the city, the
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As the father of a young Black son, I’ve already begun having “the talk.” It’s the conversation that far too many parents of color must have with their children about the need to be hypervigilant during even the most routine encounters with law enforcement, despite what they might see their white friends doing. We must change the trepidation that arises when people of color encounter law enforcement officials and those in positions of power in our justice system.
This summer, the foundation and the Travelers Championship announced a three-year,
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