Southern Anti-Racism Network (SARN): Difference between revisions
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SARN develops campaigns and projects in the South to end racial disparities in criminal justice, economic opportunities, education, environmental justice and health care. We’re a network of activists who cross the lines of race, gender, class, age and immigration status to build community relationships in the South. | SARN develops campaigns and projects in the South to end racial disparities in criminal justice, economic opportunities, education, environmental justice and health care. We’re a network of activists who cross the lines of race, gender, class, age and immigration status to build community relationships in the South. | ||
*SARN began its commitment to ending the criminalization of youth in 2000 in collaboration with grass roots organizations in North Carolina. | *SARN began its commitment to ending the criminalization of youth in 2000 in collaboration with grass roots organizations in North Carolina. | ||
**High suspension rates of African American males in public schools, the education achievement gap and the growing prison population are inextricably linked. | **High suspension rates of African American males in public schools, the education achievement gap and the growing prison population are inextricably linked. | ||
**Community education about this social concern is necessary to end the school-to-prison pipeline and the unsustainable incarceration rates. | **Community education about this social concern is necessary to end the school-to-prison pipeline and the unsustainable incarceration rates. | ||
**A stronger commitment to culturally competent education strategies is necessary for students to succeed in public schools. | **A stronger commitment to culturally competent education strategies is necessary for students to succeed in public schools. | ||
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Revision as of 16:19, 10 February 2022
SARN develops campaigns and projects in the South to end racial disparities in criminal justice, economic opportunities, education, environmental justice and health care. We’re a network of activists who cross the lines of race, gender, class, age and immigration status to build community relationships in the South.
- SARN began its commitment to ending the criminalization of youth in 2000 in collaboration with grass roots organizations in North Carolina.
- High suspension rates of African American males in public schools, the education achievement gap and the growing prison population are inextricably linked.
- Community education about this social concern is necessary to end the school-to-prison pipeline and the unsustainable incarceration rates.
- A stronger commitment to culturally competent education strategies is necessary for students to succeed in public schools.