Black History Month in Education
Black History Month was a resounding success for the Education Committee. Work Sessions were invigorating for committee members, and each event was exciting and engaging for those who participated. Through […]
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ABC’s Mark on Healthcare Advocacy
On Friday, February 11, 2022, Jacki Oliver, B.S.W., M.A.E.L. attended and actively participated in a Healthcare Advocacy Panel for the Alaska Pharmacists Association, ISU and UAA. Hosted at the Hilton […]
Student Wellbeing is Paramount
The Education Committee harnessed the fresh energy of the New Year to keep up momentum in the causes that are central to the ABC mission. In the latter half of […]
Work in Progress: Project Updates
APD Body Cameras. The Alaska Black Caucus has been promoting the use of body cams by APD since April, 2020, when voters approved of funding. The Justice Committee was working […]
Policy Corner: Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, The Alaska Black Caucus policy committee willcontinually advocate for social policy; that will protect the health and the wellbeingof Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). To achieve […]
BHM 2022: Black Health & Wellness
As this year’s theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness, the Health Committee is proud to highlight a few of our ongoing projects. Together, “we are determined to […]
Empowering Education Advocates
While the month of December brings a close to 2021, the Education Committee continues to uphold foundational principles while formulating areas of interest for the New Year. There was a […]
Towards Justice in 2022
APD Bodycam Policy: The Justice Committee had been working with the ACLU of Alaska and other partners on reviewing and analyzing draft APD policy regarding implementation of body cameras. That […]
The Ongoing Fight for Justice
APD Bodycam Policy: The Justice Committee has been working with the ACLU of Alaska and other partners on reviewing and analyzing draft APD policy regarding implementation of body cameras. The […]
Racism is a Public Health Crisis
A Look Back It has been a full year for the ABC Health Committee. We started off 2021 by drafting a resolution adopted by the Alaska Public Health Association, “Racism is […]