Greetings, ABC Members; this is Rhiana Gay with our Education Committee. Our last three summer months have been packed and fun. As a committee, we have grown in size as we welcomed several new faces. In addition, our time was filled with community outreach through participating in United Ways’s Summer Book Bash, Fairview’s Back to School Drive, UAA’s […]
The ABC Health Committee and Allies Health Workgroup have been working with the ABC leadership and the authors of the Black Alaskans Health Status Report to respond to opportunities to share the findings from this first-ever study that was completed in June 2022. Celeste was interviewed by the State of Reform Health Policy Institute in […]
Anchorage Police Department (APD) Body Cameras. Where are the body cameras that we voted and paid for? The attached editorial published in today’s Anchorage Daily News sets out where we are in getting body cams on the streets. READ: ADN | Anchorage deserves action on police body cameras This editorial came out days after we, […]
Anchorage Police Department (APD) Body Cameras. APD has posted a final draft of the body worn camera policy, which you can view online. The Anchorage Assembly also provided this fact sheet on body cameras. APD has not purchased body cameras yet. The Assembly Public Safety Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from […]
During the 2nd session of the Alaska 32nd Legislature the Alaska Black Caucus advocated for legislation that supports and enhances the lives and livelihoods of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) across Alaska. We worked toward eliminating all forms of racial prejudices, keeping the public aware of the adverse effects of racial, educational, political, and economic discrimination, […]
The Education Committee stayed very busy throughout March. We welcomed several new members to our committee. Our BIPOC Parent and Student Voices campaign inspired opportunities for us to engage with the wider Anchorage community. Members of the committee attended the dedication ceremony at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and witnessed the unveiling of a […]
April has been recognized as Celebrate Diversity Month. It’s a time to remember, honor, and recognize the power within unique cultures and backgrounds. Today, we live in a world with infinite possibilities and resources to learn about the cultures and people around us. Although, for some people, having a discussion about diversity may be difficult […]
This will be a busy month for the Alaska Black Caucus. Anchorage Police Department (APD) Body Cameras. We have been waiting for the latest draft of the body worn camera policy for APD. As of March 31, 2022, APD has posted their final draft of the policy. “Justice for Bishar” Rally. On April 1, 2022, […]
March 2022 is National Social Work Month! The Policy Committee recognizes the spirit of our allies and working groups that encourage unity, empowerment, and support for social action. We are proud to collaborate with community members, agencies, and organizations that understand the importance of social work when addressing human rights and seeking social change. The […]
APD Body Cameras. The Alaska Black Caucus has been promoting the use of body worn cameras by APD before April, 2020, when voters approved funding for body cams. We have been waiting for a policy to be drafted for implementation of body cams on APD officers. We were originally told to expect body cams in […]
