This week: A Black History Month Reflection, 988 Implementation, Equity at USDA
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
February 22, 2024
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A Black History Month Reflection on Key Leaders in the Fight for Civil Rights
As we approach the closing days of Black History Month [[link removed]] , now is a good time to reflect on the memories and positive stories associated with the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. But the work started by many of those we honor this month is far from over.
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Cash Assistance is a Critical Part of Reproductive Justice
The conversation on reproductive justice has been front and center in many spaces following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision [[link removed].] . Many advocates, organizers, and policymakers have united across issue areas to support reproductive rights—specifically access to safe, affordable, and accessible abortion. However, economic insecurity and poverty are incompatible with reproductive justice.
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Challenges to Just and Effective 988 Implementation
Youth and young adults currently face an unprecedented mental and behavioral health crisis that has led to an increase in youth suicide rates, mental and behavioral health concerns, and disconnection from school and work. This series of fact sheets explores the challenges and missed opportunities to effectively implement the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and transform our country’s existing mental and behavioral health crisis response system.
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Making USDA More Equitable
In 2022 Elizabeth Lower-Basch was appointed to serve on the USDA Equity Commission, which released its final report today at a meeting where she served as a panelist. In a blog, Elizabeth shares her reflections on the Commission’s work and its 66 recommendations for improving equity in the USDA’s many policies, practices, and programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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This new report examines the pivotal role of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in addressing the educational needs of students of color, particularly Black immigrants, amid systemic inequities in postsecondary education.
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CLASP in the News & Partner Blogs
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | THE HOPE CENTER
Why we need to rethink the term “student-athlete” [[link removed]]
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 | INSIGHT INTO DIVERSITY
Op Ed: SCOTUS Ruling Disproportionately Impacts Opportunities for Black Males [[link removed]]
Upcoming Events
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February 28: Christian Collins will give a virtual guest lecture to graduate students in the Sports Administration program at UNC-Chapel Hill on his Equal Play, Unequal Pay [[link removed]] report. The lecture will also focus on the unique ways that college athletics and public policy intersect.
Recent Events
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February 22: Isha Weerasinghe presented to a cohort of 13 state legislators who are part of the Future Caucus [[link removed]] on the importance of addressing maternal mental health.
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February 13: The Biden-Harris Administration brought together nearly 90 young people from across the nation for the first-ever interagency Youth Policy Summit: Cultivating Possibilities. New Deal for Youth Changemakers and members of CLASP staff served on the youth planning committee, helped with preparation, moderated panels and discussions, and attended the event.
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