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Manchester posted to become latest Connecticut town to declare racism a public health crisis

Manchester is poised to become the latest community in the state to declare racism a public health crisis — a move that has gained traction across the nation amid continued racial justice protests.

  • Promote equity through all approved policies and enhance educational efforts aimed at understanding, addressing and dismantling racism and how it affects the delivery of human and social services, economic development and public safety.
  • Seek to form alliances and partnerships with organizations that are confronting racism.
  • Identify clear goals and objectives, and require periodic reports from town departments, boards, and commissions to assess progress and capitalize on opportunities to further advance racial equity.