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Clark County Black Caucus Endorses Bernie Sanders in Nevada
February 19, 2016
LAS VEGAS – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Nevada campaign on Friday welcomed the endorsement of the Clark County Black Caucus. Clark County is the biggest county in Nevada with over 2 million people, approximately 12 percent of whom are African-American. The group noted Sen. Sanders’ lifelong commitment to civil rights, racial and social justice, ending mass incarceration and addressing economic inequality in the country.
“We are proud to endorse Bernie Sanders for president. He has the audacity to speak truth to power and fight for the needs of our community,” said Yvette Williams, Clark County Black Caucus chair. “He understands that when everyone is treated equally, this country thrives.”
The Clark County Black Caucus has pioneered several legislative advancements addressing issues that confront the state’s African-American community. The organization serves as a vibrant example of an institution that is able to transcend the partisan gridlock of the Silver State’s political institutions.
“We know that Sen. Sanders’ plans will address the institutional racism that plagues our nation and leaves millions of young African-Americans jobless, incarcerated, and hopeless,” said Steve Munford, Clark County Black Caucus executive board member. “Bernie Sanders has stood with our community since the civil rights movement and continues to stand with us today. We will caucus for him and continue working with him to bring about a political revolution.”
“We are honored to receive the support of an organization that was created on the heels of one of the most exciting moments in American history—the election of our country’s first African-American president, Barack Obama,” said Joan Kato, Sanders’ Nevada state director. “They are one of Nevada’s most influential advocacy organizations, and we are so proud to have their support.”
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6th Annual Education Forum - Where Do We Fit In?
October 28, 2013 Contact: Yvette Williams (702) 596-2559 Las Vegas, NV. The Clark County Black Caucus, a non-partisan volunteer organization, in partnership with CCSD, presents the 6th Annual Education Forum on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, 1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV. The guest speakers will be CCSD Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky and Nevada Superintendent of Public Education Dale Erquiaga. This marks the very first time both Superintendents will speak on the same program together. The community is expected to turn out for this unique opportunity to hear from both new Administrators. Topics for discussion include common core standards, access to literacy for African American students, Magnet/G.A.T.E. and employment under representation, SEOAC Recommendations, and the over representation of African American students suspended and/or expelled. African American males make up over 51% currently in Clark County. Additionally, employment of African Americans within CCSD has dropped from 7% to 5% and represents the only ethnicity where employment has dropped in the past two years. However, the community is excited to hear about the improvements of African American participation in the areas of Magnet/G.A.T.E. and AP programs, and how the District is doing with the SEOAC Recommendations approved by CCSD Trustees and implemented by CCSD two years ago. This annual event also celebrates the special achievements of educators and will honor Dr. Greta Peay, CCSD Director of Diversity and Dr. Celese Rayford, Principal at Mabel Hoggard Magnet School as CCBC Educators of the Year, for their positive contributions to the education of diverse students in Clark County. CCSD Trustee, Dr. Linda Young will present the awards. For more information contact Yvette Williams at [email protected] or (702) 596-2559. The media is warmly welcome to attend this event. Visit our website at www.ccblackcaucus.com and click on Education Committee for additional information on education issues impacting African American students. Celebrating Assembly Bill 281 and Remembering 150th Anniversary Emancipation Proclamation
July 15, 2013 Contact: Yvette Williams (702) 596-2559 Las Vegas, NV. One hundred and fifty years ago President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and set in motion the passage of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution. Though thousands of slaves were declared free by Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation their freedom was uncertain after the war. Therefore, on April 8, 1864, the Senate passed the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution with the House following suit on January 31, 1865 abolishing slavery in the United States of America. However, the amendment still permitted labor as punishment for convicted criminals and Southern states responded with what historian Douglas Blackmon called "an array of interlocking laws essentially intended to criminalize black life" called “Black Codes.” Today, Black Americans have reason to feel that the judicial system, with the privatization of prisons where labor is sold to private industry, unjustly targets African American youth. That neither freedom nor justice is always “equal” in the United States as reflected in the recent murder of a Black teenage youth, Treyvon Martin. However, the Clark County Black Caucus recognizes the long journey ahead towards the same “freedom” for African Americans and acknowledges those that paved the way on this 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, prepared to continue to do the hard work ahead for equal rights and social justice. “African Americans are disproportionately impacted with rising unemployment in Nevada and we are extremely happy that the Nevada Legislature passed bi-partisan Assembly Bill 281, with a constitutional majority that will address the job disparity in public works projects, and it is an important first step in resolving job inequalities. Without job security or economic opportunity there can be no real freedom.” stated Yvette Williams, Founder and Chair of the CCDBC. To celebrate the passage of Assembly Bill 281 and honor the progress that Americans have made while remaining optimistic that together we will fix this broken system, the CCDBC is hosting with Bill Author, Assemblyman Joe Hogan, a reception on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Golf Club located at 4300 W. Washington Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, where a dozen Nevada Legislators and dignitaries will be in attendance and honored for their support. For more information contact Yvette Williams at [email protected] or (702) 596-2559. |
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March on Washington Town Hall - 50th Anniversary
August 25, 2013 Contact: Yvette Williams (702) 596-2559 Las Vegas, NV. August 28th, 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington (MOW) for Jobs and Freedom in an effort for racial justice and equality. Black organizations in Southern Nevada unite together to reflect on the turbulent history for civil rights, and assess the status of the ten demands from the 1963 MOW. “It’s important for Nevada to take a litmus test of America’s promise, if all Americans want to live the dream of Dr. Martin L. King Jr.” stated Yvette Williams, Chair of the Clark County Black Caucus and coordinator of the 50th Anniversary March On Washington Town Hall. The event is scheduled for August 28th, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Ebenezer COGIC located at 1072 W. Bartlett, Las Vegas, NV 89106. The public is warmly welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. Organizations with a long history in the civil rights struggle of the 1960’s, such as the NAACP and the Urban League have joined other local grassroots organizations and chapters such as the Clark County Black Caucus, Churches of Southern Nevada Assoc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Nat’l Coalition 100 Black Women, Our Own Voices, and Young Black Minds to provide this public forum, with the support of local Black media outlets KCEP Power 88 Radio, and Las Vegas Sentinel Voice newspaper. A brief status report on the progress of the original demands from 1963 will open the program, followed with suggestions from the community that should be included in demands for Nevada in 2013. Opening statements and community conversations with a powerhouse panel that includes District Attorney Steve Wolfson, Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, Councilman Ricki Barlow, State Senator Aaron Ford, Assistant Sheriff Greg McCurdy, Dr. Douglas Garner, Professor Addie Rolnick, Journalist Jeff Gillan, and Robert Martinez, discussing topics of policy and practice that create bias and racism in our government and community, NV Stand Your Ground law, LVMPD 2012 Use of Force Policy, and finally how do we begin to heal a community oppressed and disenfranchised from the rest of society. Although progress can be acknowledged in voting discrimination, Jim Crow segregation, poverty and rampant joblessness since 1963, Blacks in America still have a tough time where household incomes in 1963 averaged $22,266. In 2013 that average is just above $40,000 a year. However, adjusting for inflation Blacks actually make less per week in 2013 at $292.15 compared to $312.69 in 1963*, and where unemployment is highest amongst Blacks in NV, it appears as though Blacks are being edged out of the job market and some feel out of America. During the Trayvon Martin/Zimmerman case it became perfectly clear that dialogue on race relations must be a priority if we want to realize the society that Dr. King spoke of on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Southern Nevada is invited to join in renewing that commitment at Wednesday’s Town Hall. For more information go to www.ccblackcaucus.com or please contact Yvette Williams, Chair, Clark County Black Caucus at (702) 596-2559. Attachments: 1963 Program, 1963 Demands, JFK Letter *Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/23/march-on-washington-infographic_n_3794682.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular |