09/23/2020
Bad News Good News. Prop 16, allowing affirmative action, is behind in the polls, we're losing 33% yes to 41% no with 26% undecided. That means race specific measures to end systemic racism are still going to be illegal in CA.
Good News, campaign internal polling shows that once voter are educated on Prop 16, they will vote Yes. Which is why it is super important that we reach out to every friend, family and colleague to vote yes on Prop 16.
I am hosting two virtual text banks to Get Out The Vote for Prop 16. You don't need your phone, just your laptop and a comfy place to sit. Tuesday Sept 29 from 5-7pm; and Oct 11 Sunday 10am-Noon, here are the links
https://www.mobilize.us/voteyesonprop16/event/329190/
https://www.mobilize.us/voteyesonprop16/event/329416/
As part of this year's Weekend to End Homelessness, we will be addressing racial disparities that lead to an over-representation of Black people experiencing homelessness. Prop 16 will bring back race-conscious programs to tackle race specific issues in college admissions, hiring, and contracting. I...