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Standing/Ad Hoc Co mmittee Report
Committee: Advocate For Social Justice
Date: 3/26//2023
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Members Present: Latricia James, Tameka Slack- Regional Call to Action Emergency Meeting
GOAL/OBJECTIVE OF COMMITTEE (Statement of Task):
To stand in the gap to empower our community and act in the best interest of all people through social advocacy and justice. To equip communities with the tools, knowledge and support to activate their voic es and mobilize self -help to empower communities to help themselves.
MEETING RECAP:
House Bill 999 senate version did add something that does amend previous wording of the original bill. Florida Basileus. Madam Regional director proposed the following action items:
1. AKA Day at the capitol
2. Letter writing campaign to legislature to vote against House Bill 99.
3. A letter writing campaign to news or newspaper editors/opt- ed.
4.Bring African American books back and place them in the hands of children. A list of banned books will be given. “The message is that our youth have books in their hands to learn about their history.” Tiffany Moore Russel l. For the Regional Conference Wear Pink, Spend Green, buy BLACK. Chapter can mail books back at our expense. A report card will be sent to let Sorors know how members our legislature vote.
An educational tool kit is in the works and will be distributed to the sorority. The International Connections Committee is in works with the D9 to discuss additional actions to include a possible lawsuit. More information is forthcoming with a common message.
OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSIONS:
Madam Basileus to complete a survey about how Psi Pi Omega would like to receive action item #4. The letter writing campaign will begin at the Regional Conference and will continue at chapter meetings. Psi Pi Omega Social Justice and Action Committee will meet to determine the best way to complete additional action items. The committee will also determine remaining funds available for purchasing of banned books.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION OR CHAPTER CONSIDERATION: N/A
Chairman Signature: Latricia S. James
