Black Policy Day 2023
Feb. 15, 2023 was Black Policy Day at the State Capitol. View the Video Black Policy Day in the news: https://blackbygod.org/articles/civics-politics/black-policy-day-gather-advocated-and-lawmakers https://wvpublic.org/black-policy-day-returned-to-the-legislature https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2023/02/15/wv-black-policy-day-racial-disparities-ss/ https://wvcag.org/black-policy-day-at-the-capitol-feb-15th-2/ https://blackbygod.org/articles/civics-politics/black-policy-day-agenda-and-bills https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2926414585792-advocates-call-for-action-to-address-racial-injustices-in-west-virginia?noAds=1&_f=app_share&s=a7&share_destination_id=MTQzMDE4OTY2LTE2NzY2MDU3OTgzMzI%3D https://blackbygod.org/articles/civics-politics/black-policy-day-policies?lh_aid=3585019&lh_cid=qvv7x6f6d1&lh_em=drshanequasmith@gmail.com&di=0061bc2baed47038b8558c642f2631e1 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNJBpP28C9E https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/video-black-policy-day/video_d0ec5a51-b775-5fd6-b536-0f3134a6e86a.html NAACP live stream of lunch: https://www.facebook.com/NAACPWV/videos/964988437736193 Photos: https://westvirginialegislature.zenfolio.com/p974579498 https://ashotoflee.shootproof.com/BlackPolicyDay Headshots: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UO5P2C0axllJVtbDxXT8Eq2iW_pHYLOD Misc. Phone pics: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LLKoI7vjbSZxn75h_NlDAkix98MjjGxN?usp=sharing Photo Gallery
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & ECONOMICS
This webinar will address how the criminal justice system impacts the rights of formerly and currently incarcerated individuals, and we’ll share resources for Black and minority business owners.
EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENT
We’ll discuss the broader legislation to address the disparate impact of school suspensions on Black and minority student and share information on environmental concerns that affect our communities.
WE CREATED HISTORY!!!!
WE CREATED HISTORY!!!! On February 11, 2022, we made history at the State Capitol by hosting “Black Policy Day.” The event brought tears of joy to attendees as many attendees had never attended a Black-led and centered advocacy day at the Capitol. Balck Policy Day included lawmakers, national and state organizations, community members, and Black-owned businesses like Phat Daddy’s […]
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US Rep. Ayanna Soyini Pressley
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