Last month, CURE’s Dr. Lubin joined other experts to discuss who can afford to work in the social sector, where accountability lies for equitable staff compensation and just treatment in the mission-driven workplace, and how can we better align our values with our practices. The
Today, we joined in solidarity with countless others mourning the loss of George Floyd. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in a blatant display of white supremacy and racist police violence. The video of his death,
March 17, 2021 We are devastated by the horrendous events that occurred yesterday which ended in the death of eight people in Atlanta, including six Asian women. These senseless shootings add to the countless examples of how hate, whether in the form of racism, xenophobia,
2020 was a year of resilience in the face of deep suffering and pain. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately impacted Black, Indigenous and Latinx communities was coupled with deadly police and vigilante violence that took the lives of Black people including Breonna Taylor, George
Facilitating Racial Equity Organizational Change Learning and Strategy Collaborative February 1-April 12, 2021 The Center for Urban and Racial Equity (CURE) is pleased to announce a unique cohort training and peer learning experience designed to support organizations seeking to launch or deepen existing efforts to
Biden-Harris Administration Must Meet Demands Behind the Votes Change was on the ballot and the people have spoken. CURE unapologetically celebrates the defeat of Donald Trump as an important victory in the fight for racial justice and the movement for Black Lives. We celebrate the tireless
This month we celebrated the birthday of Fannie Lou Hamer– civil rights champion, food justice advocate and founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Hamer’s words speak powerfully about 2020 and the choice we face on Election Day. We have seen so much injustice the
We join in solidarity with the families and friends of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and with protestors demanding justice and accountability for all acts of police violence, and for an end to the racist system of policing that threatens the life, health and
Cities across the country have seen disproportionate cases and deaths among Black residents due to COVID-19. Many have asked what can be done to address these inequities in the short and long-term. The Center for Urban and Racial Equity (CURE) hosted a webinar last Thursday,