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Why Is A Rural Region Community Foundation Taking On Racism?
We love our communities and the families, people and organizations who make them special. And, we have heard countless stories for many years like the quotes you see highlighted below. We see a stream of local data proving race is a significant factor influencing everything from school disciplinary actions to mortality on the north coast. We recognize diversifying school district demographics show that the north coast is a more culturally rich place than many realize. And we understand from local institutions and organizations that they need help and company to do this work -- and that it is otherwise no one else’s “job” to tackle large-scale issues like racism that deeply affect so many lives.
We and our communities have a lot to learn. We believe we have a responsibility to use what tools we have to make necessary changes our neighbors of color can see and feel. We are dedicating a number of years to creating opportunities for ourselves and others to listen and learn more, change harmful policies and procedures, and act more effectively to close gaps none of us want between what brown and black people experience and what white people experience in our region. Join us.