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Activist and Mentor Gets Seat at Denver Youth Violence Prevention Action Table


Jonathan McMillan, once a troubled youth and today a mentor and community activist, has joined Mayor Michael Hancock’s Youth Violence Prevention Action Table as its Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator.
The YVPAT was started in 2019, during an increase in gang activity in the city, to improve collaboration and information-sharing across city agencies, community businesses and youth groups in order to boost prevention and intervention efforts. Current members include Kwon Atlas from the mayor s office; Denver Public Health’s Bill Burman; Mike Eaton, director of school safety for Denver Public Schools; and Deanne Maes, chief of Denver Adult Probation. Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson has been leading the Table since its inception. McMillan was a member of the executive team before getting the full-time gig, which Hancock announced January 27. ....

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Black Voices for Black Justice Fund Announces Awards to 19 Black Activists Working to Advance Racial Justice


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Black Voices for Black Justice Fund Announces Awards to 19 Black Activists Working to Advance Racial Justice
January 26, 2021 GMT
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) Jan 26, 2021
In the wake of white supremacists attempting to overthrow the federal government and Black Americans continuing to be disproportionately affected by the pandemic and economy, a new racial justice fund is doubling down on its support of Black activists who are leading the urgent movement to build a fair, equitable, and anti-racist America.
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After receiving over 600 nominations, the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund today announced its second round of awardees, focusing on Black leaders in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, DC. Each will receive $20,000 to use however they believe will do the most good in building an anti-racist America ....

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