Pro Family & Community Agenda
As the country continues to grapple with the effects of two pandemics, COVID-19 and racial injustice, it remains vital for us to continue to push for reforms and policies that drastically improve the lives of historically marginalized communities. Therefore, I offer this Pro Family & Community Agenda to assist with pushing the conversation forward. To be clear, this agenda features the beginning steps needed for creating equitable communities across America, but is neither exhaustive nor absolute. Our end goals can not remain unobtainable, if we make our governments work for us through comprehensive plans that bring about true change. This agenda is where we must start and I encourage you all to challenge your local government officials to adopt these policies to address the following needs in your community: workforce, wealth building, policing & the law, housing, education, health, and food. If I can help in any way, please let me know.
- Workforce — we must prepare all people for a global economy, regardless of their access to or choices about post-secondary education.
2. Wealth Building — we must find innovative ways to make financial independence and self-sufficiency a reality for all.
3. Policing & the law — policing must change according to the desires and needs of communities.
4. Housing — Shelters, tent encampments, and hotels do not give dignity for folks who are experiencing homelessness.
5. Education — an equitable educational system ensures that all students receive the education that they need, regardless of race, family income, etc.
6. Health — the quality of your healthcare should not be predicated upon where you eat, sleep, learn, earn, and pray.
7. Food — all people deserve access to fresh and healthy food. Commitments to building accessible and affordable grocery stores need to be made. Before and during the construction process, here are some possibilities for ensuring that access:
