Support H.B. 6267 - Connecticut Reparations Task Force Bill
Support H.B. 6267 - Connecticut Reparations Task Force Bill
The Issue
Watch the H.B. 6267 Video
House Bill 6267 is racial justice legislation that is asking the State of Connecticut to establish a Task Force to study the impact of the institution of slavery on the current disparities facing residents of our state that are black American descendants of slavery. The goals of the Task Force is to submit a proposal of their findings that can serve as a framework for the State to develop policy and legislation to address disparities within Connecticut and to support a Federal Reparations bill, specifically for the American descendants of U.S. slavery that closes the racial wealth gap.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
This petition will be shared with legislatures in YOUR district to garner their support for this bill. America is at an important moment in addressing racial injustices. Atonement for the institution of chattel slavery and the decades of race-based segregation and racism that ranged from voting rights suppression to impediments to wealth accumulation makes this an imperative component of the justice process. Addressing the racial wealth gap for black American descendants of slavery must be the political priority. The State of Connecticut can be a leader in this national movement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are when legislatures get to hear directly from the people. We will keep you posted on when the public hearings will be for this bill. WE NEED YOU TO ATTEND! I know for some of us, this may be the first time we've ever given public remarks (either verbal or written) but do not be afraid! Speak plainly and from your heart. You don't need to have any special training or experience. We will walk you through the process. Even if you don't speak, just being visible at the hearing is important. They need to SEE that this bill MATTERS!
PLEASE SHARE
Please share with your family & friends, church community, neighbors on all your social media platforms!
FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS
You can stay connected with this bill and our progress online at H.B.6267 Website or on Facebook's - Political Action CT - PACT
The Issue
Watch the H.B. 6267 Video
House Bill 6267 is racial justice legislation that is asking the State of Connecticut to establish a Task Force to study the impact of the institution of slavery on the current disparities facing residents of our state that are black American descendants of slavery. The goals of the Task Force is to submit a proposal of their findings that can serve as a framework for the State to develop policy and legislation to address disparities within Connecticut and to support a Federal Reparations bill, specifically for the American descendants of U.S. slavery that closes the racial wealth gap.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
This petition will be shared with legislatures in YOUR district to garner their support for this bill. America is at an important moment in addressing racial injustices. Atonement for the institution of chattel slavery and the decades of race-based segregation and racism that ranged from voting rights suppression to impediments to wealth accumulation makes this an imperative component of the justice process. Addressing the racial wealth gap for black American descendants of slavery must be the political priority. The State of Connecticut can be a leader in this national movement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are when legislatures get to hear directly from the people. We will keep you posted on when the public hearings will be for this bill. WE NEED YOU TO ATTEND! I know for some of us, this may be the first time we've ever given public remarks (either verbal or written) but do not be afraid! Speak plainly and from your heart. You don't need to have any special training or experience. We will walk you through the process. Even if you don't speak, just being visible at the hearing is important. They need to SEE that this bill MATTERS!
PLEASE SHARE
Please share with your family & friends, church community, neighbors on all your social media platforms!
FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS
You can stay connected with this bill and our progress online at H.B.6267 Website or on Facebook's - Political Action CT - PACT
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Petition created on February 21, 2021