Social Justice
Acknowledging the pain
When the people entrusted to keep us safe instead hurt and humiliate those in crisis, our souls are crushed. Our Alaska Native colleagues ask us to help usher understanding, to see — really see — each other as human beings. We don't have all the solutions but we are listening and working to do more.
With allies, we call for justice
We asked prominent Alaska leaders from many sectors to join us in making it clear where Alaskans stand when it comes to our beloved community. Here's the result.
We choose action
We are turning words into action by dedicating nearly $500,000 to take on systemic racism in Alaska.
In a moment of national agony, family’s values guide us
We know there is no easy solution when talking about racism and inequity. But this is an issue we will continue to address.
Enough. We all can do better.
The pain and, yes, outrage that is pouring out of the Black community and its allies is the result of hundreds of years of being marginalized in systemic ways.
Remembering Bill Tsurnos: ‘Builder of men’ committed to powerful and meaningful change
Note: Bill Tsurnos came to Alaska in 2007 to help Cook Inlet Tribal Council start Chanlyut Enterprises Inc., a recovery and prison reentry program that offers men a new beginning away from self-destructive behavior. He ran the program until his death on Oct.
Media Mentions
- Alaska governor signs alcohol rewrite bill into law, but some changes will take a while June 21
- OPINION: Moving forward on Anchorage homelessness solutions June 20
- Anchorage’s homelessness plan negotiators call it quits, citing breakdown in talks between Bronson administration, Assembly and others June 20
- get_documents.asp June 14