Even before the nationwide moment of racial reckoning sparked by the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the sharp increase in violence against Asian Americans in the wake of Covid-19, Kalamazoo had already begun to grapple with its own history of racism and harm perpetuated against communities of color. [...] The legacy of The wave of protests and demands for racial justice that “white flight” (the trend of higher income white households swelled in the summer of 2020 increased both awareness of moving to the suburban areas of the county) resulted in and activism related to equity across the community. [...] This gap translates to a mistrust of institutions the Community), and Kalamazoo Defender are centering the among community members, which results in poorer social and community and providing spaces for residents to connect to health outcomes for communities of color. [...] and ensuring that they have the opportunity and resources to Economic security provides a safety net for residents in times succeed is vital to the prosperity of the county. [...] Recruitment and retention of teachers of color can of the pandemic and with the shortage of workers, the county help all students, particularly students of color.
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