“A RECKONING IN BOSTON will encourage honest dialogue about systemic racism and oppression in the U.S. at a time when a national conversation, from the Deep South to the NorthEast corridor, is urgently needed to catalyze lasting change.”
What can you do to help support racial and economic equity in cities across America?
Here are a few suggestions to consider:
Common Good Cooperatives, Dorchester, Mass.
Clemente Course in the Humanities, Dorchester, Mass.
Boston, Massachusetts
The Common Good Cooperative was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, by Kafi Dixon, who sought cooperative models and solidarity agreements to self-actualize community stabilization. Women nationally and globally face a disproportionate burden of health disparities, experiences with structural violence, and few opportunities for economic mobility - the mothers and women who founded Common Good Cooperatives sought to disrupt this cycle in Boston by providing community spaces for social and economic growth and healing.
Support this initiative featured in the film by becoming a Coop member.
The Clemente Course in the Humanities® provides a transformative educational experience for adults facing economic hardship and adverse circumstances. The free college humanities courses empower students to further their education and careers, become effective advocates for themselves and their families, and engage actively in the cultural and political lives of their communities.
Curious? Find a Clemente Course near you and consider supporting them!
Do you work for a local or state government agency? Consider encouraging the city, county or state agency where you work to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). GARE is a network of member jurisdictions working to transform government by supporting racial equity practitioners to design and implement strategies that advance racial justice and build a strong multiracial democracy.
To learn more, consider attending a GARE Information Session.
You can also review our Member Guidebook for answers to frequently asked questions.
If you have any questions about GARE you can reach us at: gare@raceforward.org
