“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.” – HARRIET TUBMAN
Alaska Black Caucus COVID-19 Vaccine Position Statement
We recognize and understand that there are fears in the Black community regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Our goal is to ensure you make an empowered and educated decision regarding receiving or not receiving this immunization. We strongly recommend that you receive this vaccine since people in our community have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. We see this as a way to protect our people, our businesses, and our legacy.
We encourage you to seek COVID-19 resources that are rooted in science and not fear.
Some places to look include:
Capital Campaign towards the Equity Center
The ABC’s Capital Campaign is an effort that is underway to purchase a facility, called the “Equity Center,” which will provide office space and centralized services and programs for the BIPOC community.
ABC is raising funds to match funds that have already been granted for this project. The effort is entirely volunteer led.
Please contribute if you can or contact us if you would like to join the team of extraordinary volunteers who will lead this historic effort to fruition.
Letter from the President and CEO, Celeste Hodge Growden
Yes, we’ve reestablished the premier non-partisan organization that came into existence back in the 1970’s and had a three decade run. The purpose, then as it is now, of the Alaska Black Caucus (ABC) is to assert the Constitutional Rights of African Americans. We will achieve this by…
Community Partner
Actively involving the Caucus in the decision making processes in the community as a contributing partner with decision-makers and representative bodies affecting the lives and livelihoods of African Americans.
Advancement Supporter
Supporting and working in areas which help to advance the educational, cultural, political, and economic well-being of the African American community.
Neighborhood Connector
Acting as a liaison and coordinating entity for the various POC interests within the community and State.
Information Provider
Making available accurate and timely information on relevant issues and areas of concern to POCs and their progressive supporters.
Equality Champion
Creating awareness that the struggle to achieve total equality has not yet been achieved.
Accountability Leader
Emphasizing the ever-increasing need for African Americans and POCs to make renewed attempts toward attaining these goals.
Celeste Hodge Growden
Alaska Black Caucus President/CEO