Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights Advisory Board
Notes by Ayshia McCray
The board is making progress but is in need of more board members and leadership. Mary Dean, strong advocate for reparations, was scheduled to present but it was announced that she withdrew her ordinance request, and the board will await a possible resubmission.
Notes by Latasha Eley Kelly
The July 16 meeting, held in a hybrid format, focused on swearing in new board members and a presentation by Kansas Justice Advocate, Inc.'s Mary Dean, who proposed establishing a city reparations commission to address historical injustices against Black residents.
Notes by Ayshia McCray
Although the meeting was set for 5:30 pm, it became clear it was a no-show after over 30 minutes of waiting. Despite the library room being booked and the website confirming the meeting, no one else turned up except local activist Mary Dean, there for her reparation ordinance.