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Revenue from marijuana tax to be put towards equity programs in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Revenue from marijuana tax to be put towards equity programs in Washtenaw CountyThe Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved of a budget amendment committing the annual marijuana tax revenue, expected to be more than $200,000, to the equity issues in the county.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit launches transparency project with U-M, ACLU
Read full article: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit launches transparency project with U-M, ACLUANN ARBOR โ Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced Tuesday the launch of the โProsecutor Transparency Projectโ in partnership with University of Michiganโs Law School and the ACLU of Michigan. The project, which begins immediately, aims to uncover possible racial inequities by analyzing data surrounding decision-making by the prosecutorโs office. โWe know systemic racism exists in all facets of society, and the Prosecutorโs Office is no exception. Finally, in consultation with researchers, the Prosecutorโs Office will identify metrics to track to ensure equitable treatment. He has spent years compiling and analyzing data from Michiganโs criminal justice system, was the data consultant for the CREW report and has served as Data Administrator for Michiganโs Criminal Justice Policy Commission.
Voices of a Nation: What everyone can do to help combat racism
Read full article: Voices of a Nation: What everyone can do to help combat racismDETROIT โ If we want to see equality, social justice and reform happen, it will take all of us working together. The fight against racism continues and whether you think youโre directly affected or not, fighting for equality is everyoneโs responsibility. "White people have a role thatโs different than Black people do.โโItโs everybodyโs job," said Frank Joyce, with People Against Racism. Do not give the implicit permission to other white people to talk to you about Black people," Cockrel said. Because I see people in motion and because compared to my experience 50+ years ago, the number of people in motion, white, Black, Latinx, indigenous etc.