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Bend The Arc: Policy Solutions for Black Men & Boys

Posted on 01/20/20 by Jasmine Ayres in Health & Health Equity

Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” He knew bending the arc would take hard work and commitment from activists, community organizers, policymakers, politicians, teachers, grandmothers and clergy members. We need to turn that energy and attention to Ohio’s Black men and boys. From how they are treated by the criminal justice system, to mental health issues, to the wages they earn, Black men face a particular set of challenges. Everyone is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. King’s words give us a blueprint for... read more