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RACIAL EQUALITY

HOW NORTHEAST METRO COMMUNITIES ARE

RESPONDING TO THE CALL FOR RACIAL

JUSTICE , EQUITY AND INCLUSION

In order for change to happen , there typically needs to be some kind of catalyst . An incident if you will that leads people to rise up and say enough is enough .

“ Certainly George Floyd being murdered at the hands of police caused businesses , residents and policy makers to be increasingly conscious of the role racism plays in economic competitiveness ,” said Tawanna Black , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Economic Inclusion .
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