Why We Need Over 1000 Signatures?
1. BPS does not consistently provide authentic learning opportunities for our students who are most marginalized to develop into self-determined, independent learners, able to pursue their aspirations.
2. The generational wealth of black families is 8$, and $247,500 for white families.
3. 6 out 10 kids in BPS Do not Graduate College
4. Black Residents Account for 70% Stop & Frisks within Boston
5. There Is No High School In Mattapan
6. There are very few After-School Programs In Roxbury
7. Boston ranks as #13 out of 15 for Top Cities averaging 508.9% less green space per resident as of 2019
8. There are over 4,000 Vacant Apartments Across The City Of Boston
9. The Average Boston Rent is $3,185.
10. Children who live in downtown Boston have an 80% chance of getting into a high-quality BPS school, while children who live in Mattapan have only a 5% chance.
11. Charter schools are four times more likely to suspend black students than their white peers.
COVID 19 HIGHLIGHTS ALL THESE DISPARITIES & INEQUITIES WITHIN OUR BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES.
Please Join R.O.C Neighbors In Our Mission To Repeal and Replace The Current RFP for 872 Morton Street And Instead Of Housing, Establish A Life Skills Training & Recreational Center In Conjunction With The Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden for our community.
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