Preventing Diabetes with Project Power
The Health Committee hosted a fascinating Community Conversation focused on Suicide Prevention in our community. You can watch the replay of this conversation on Facebook. We want to say a special […]
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Celebrating Black Business Month
BLACK BUSINESS MONTH -August 2023 – Historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. founded National Black Business Month in August 2004 to drive the policy agenda affecting […]
A Strong Presence to Make a Difference
July was a quiet month for the Alaska Black Caucus Education Committee. With the Alaska summer months swiftly passing by, summer travel, celebrating the birth of our nation, local festivities, […]
The Latest from The Health Committee
What’s Happening in the Health Committee The Health Committee is busy, and we love engaging with the community. Here’s what we’re currently working on. Funding update: Working closely with ABC […]
Health Programs at the Equity Center
The ABC has a strong focus on health and well-being. Whole-person health includes healthy eating, exercise, education, physical and behavioral health care access, and spiritual and community well-being. In May […]
Call to Action: Body Worn Camera Policy
The Justice Committee has been committed to advocating for the implementation of body-worn cameras for the Anchorage Police Department for the past two years. The Alaska Black Caucus, the Northern […]
Stay Vigilant: Preparing for a New Year
June was a busy month for the Alaska Black Caucus Education Committee. We participated in the Juneteenth Health Fair, highlighting the health benefits of coloring while handing out Juneteenth coloring […]
Health Committee Members
Rei Shimizu, LMSW, Ph.D Rei is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Alaska Anchorage. As a clinician, she provides trauma-informed therapy for healthy relationships, particularly for those […]
Applications Are Open: The Black Excellence in Education Award (The BEE)
The BEE is an award which recognizes one Black identifying Teacher of Color (retired or active) and one Black identifying Teaching Assistant for their contributions in the field of Education. […]
In the Here and Now
The Economics Committee is currently seeking members and Allies with a passion in economics to join us. If interested in serving on this committee, please sign up as a Member […]