Our Position Civil Rights

Discrimination is still alive and well

Our state's racial climate is more livable now than it was 30 years ago. Yet, racism still exists and it touches Black people's lives daily. Somewhere in our state, every day of the year, Black people encounter racism and discrimination. While these incidents may be less overt, they are real and ongoing.

Research confirms that our experiences are not unique

• Economic Policy Institute: Program on Race, Ethnicity & the Economy 
• NAACP Race & Justice

The fight against discrimination

As long as we continue to experience discrimination, we continue to confront it and demand equitable treatment.  There are many public and private organizations that offer resources to fight discrimination