Explore the Covenants
Tools to Advocate for Change
Advocating for Change Toolkit (resource from PolicyLink)
Youth Call to Action
Plan a Town Hall Meeting
Covenant Curricula: Standard, Advanced (resource from The Jamestown Project, Yale)
Accountable
Making the Covenant Real
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Covenant With Black America
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PolicyLink and the William C. Velasquez Institute recently hosted the National Black Latino Summit in Los Angeles, where hundreds of people came together to discuss issues such as education and criminal justice, and facilitate cross-cultural dialogue that explores the barriers and solutions to building alliances and achieving fairness and justice. The panel - Arts, Culture, and Social Change - moderated by Tavis Smiley, brought together some of our nation's leading Black and Latino artists to discuss the role culture plays in building ties between the two groups in order to advance social progress in America. This panel was broadcast as part of Smiley’s My America 2008. |
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We've been reaching out to community leaders who, through their organizations, are making a difference in this world.
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In the News
- African-Americans are significantly more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than non-Hispanic whites... more
- Reuters News Environmental Correspondent, Deborah Zabarenko reports Blacks are more than twice as likely as whites to live in cities where the so-called heat island effect is expected to make temperature increases more severe... more
- Hip-Hop Artist Coolio is the latest big name to join the green movement, as he has agreed to speak at historically black colleges and universities about climate change. more
- House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C. who is lending his support to engage African-Americans in the Climate change debate. In a press conference he stated that ... more
We want to hear what you think... speak out on these two blogs:
- Are African Americans engaged enough in the climate change debate?
- Do you feel that climate change has more of a negative effect on low-income communities and communities of color than other communities?
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Events
GET INVOLVED!
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Define, determine, and prioritize the issues that are most important to you. By clicking on one of these links, you can get your voice heard, register to vote, pledge support, and take action. Individuals |
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American I AM
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Sign The Covenant Resolution
Remain committed to the spirit of the Covenant with Black America. Signing the resolution connects our efforts to improve the conditions of Black Americans across this great nation.
