While Juneteenth observances are wrapping up, the Alaska Black Caucus is gearing up for several big events taking place in the next week, each of which is focused not so much on history or celebrations, but on the future of the Black community in Alaska.
The first event is a discussion to include the top few candidates who are part of the special election to decide who will complete the remainder of the late Congressman Don Young’s term in office. That talk is one of the ABC’s Community Conversations, with that series of discussions focusing on race and equality in the community, and typically taking place on a weekly basis.
“Get in the trenches with us, and advocate for equality and justice,” said Celeste Hodge Growden, who serves as president of the ABC. “There’s a lot of work to do, and we need our allies.” Also happening next week is an event to include a review of ABC’s 2022 Black Health Assessment, which analyzes a sweeping survey and seeks to not only assess but also address the community’s health needs.“It’s important to have this study, because there’s never been one before specifically of the Black community in the history of Alaska,” Hodge Growden said. “Black people are disadvantaged across the entire healthcare system, and carry a disproportionate share of the burden.
Among other things, the assessment looks to understand the health status of Black Alaskans, document their perspectives, and produce a detailed, high-quality report.
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