Tell Congress: Pass the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted vast disparities in our health care system. Death rates due to COVID-19 are the highest among Black and Indigenous people, followed by Pacific Islanders and Latinx people. Here’s what … Continued

Urge the Administration to Advance the Faithful Agenda

From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): As people of faith, we believe in the call to love our neighbor as ourselves and we recognize the inherent dignity of all. We work for justice as an act of faith. Join us … Continued

Report: Racial Disparities in Youth Incarceration Persist

From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): The advancement of racial justice has eluded youth decarceration efforts in the United States. A new report from The Sentencing Project reviews 10 years of youth incarceration data and finds the persistence of racial and … Continued

PA Department of Human Services Releases Racial Equity Report, Addressing Inequity and Anti-Racism Across Programs and Services

01/21/2021 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced the release of DHS’ first Racial Equity Report. The report details ongoing efforts underway by DHS and its partners to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through this … Continued