Economics February Report
Bettye Davis Healthy Families Summit, Economics Workshop, February 8, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Money, Money, Money- the workshop will focus on personal finance. This is an exciting opportunity to […]
Author: Alaska Black Caucus
Civilian Oversight of the Anchorage Police Department
On August 13, 2024, an Anchorage Police Officer shot and killed 16-year-old Easter Leafa. In response to this incident and the five prior officer-involved shootings that occurred in Anchorage during […]
What health topic would YOU like to see us discuss?
Happy new year…The Bettye Davis Health Summit is coming up quickly. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8 from 10am to 5pm. As always, it’ll be a day packed with […]
Season’s Greetings from the Education Committee
Season’s GreetingsThe Education Committee wishes everyone a joyful and safe start to the new year! We’re excitedabout the events and initiatives already underway and look forward to continuing our importantwork […]
Billions of Federal Dollars Come Into Alaska – How does Black Owned Businesses get a piece of the pie?
Billions of Federal Dollars Come Into Alaska – How does Black Owned Businesses get a piece of the pie? The subject of federal funds coming into Alaska has and is […]
Economic Success in Personal Finance
Economic Success in Personal Finance – The Economics Committee is focused on developing and finalizing the workshop for the 2025 Bettye Davis Healthy Families Summit. Good financial health is critical […]
Civilian Oversight of the Anchorage Police Department
Civilian Oversight of the Anchorage Police Department
This spring, patrol officers of the Anchorage Police Department (APD) were equipped with body-worn cameras. This summer, APD officers were involved in the shootings that resulted in four fatalities. In three of those incidents, the events were captured on body cameras. While the footage was unsettling, it provided the public with insight into the police’s use of deadly force in these situations. The Alaska Department of Law ultimately deemed all the shootings “justified.”
Wrapping up the year in Education
Welcome to Our New Members! The Education Committee is thrilled to welcome our newest members: Shanice Lawton, Gretchen Guess, and Margaret Williams. We are excited about the fresh perspectives and […]
What’s happening in the Health Committee
We’re gearing up for our favorite time of year…The Bettye Davis Health Summit is coming up quickly. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8 from 10am to 5pm. As always, […]
Economic Success in Personal and/or Business Finance
Economic Success in Personal and/or Business Finances Explore how to obtain personal financial stability, self-sufficiency and financial security. How/why personal finance affects business and/or your job. Personal Business If you […]