"We come from a proud families that have been involved in public service for as long as I can remember. We want to work for our communities. We need to create more living wage jobs, improve our schools, and make public safety, gun control in particular, a top priority. With decades of government experience, We know what it takes to find solutions, navigate complicated governmental agencies, and get things done."
PLATFORM ISSUES
EDUCATION
The history and foundation of Black Greeks is grounded in the activity of African American men and women on college campuses. Therefore, education, particularly educational equity, is inseparable from the mission of KAPPANATION. We recognize that a well-educated citizenry enhances the economic and political well-being of society. Kappa's work in all the areas within education from pre-Kindergarten to graduate school education. As an education and political action organization dedicated to social justice and human rights, KAPPANATION provides space wherein communities can engage in constructing solutions with other parents, students, educators and policy leaders across the country. The key to education to ensure sure that persons regardless of age, income level and race are engaged in the discourse on education.
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HOUSING
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BLACK MENS HEALTHCARE
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BLACK MALE YOUTH INTIATIVES
In September 2014, President Obama issued a challenge to cities, towns, counties and tribes across the country to take on the task of the My Brothers’ Keeper initiative. Kappa's work to construct programs that address the structural components needed to enact sustainable change through policy, programs, and partnerships. This means creating a link between Black Greeks and MBK communities across the country to implement a coherent cradle-to-college-and-career strategy for improving the life outcomes of all young people, particular young males of color, regardless of who they are, where they come from, or the circumstances into which they are born. As an education and policy organization dedicated to social justice and human rights, we embrace transparency and share the lessons we learn with others to ensure that young boys are supported as they navigate their way to adulthood. The key is to reinstate the notion of boyhood for young males, particularly for young black boys who are oftentimes perceived and treated as men as opposed to children.
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EQUITY & DIVERSITY
The United States is the most diverse country in the world. However, that diversity is not always equitable in its policies, structures, and systems. While KAPPANATION is committed to Black Greeks as a marker for leadership, we recognize and honor the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic and religious perspectives among our membership and in our world. Thus the work of KAPPANATION is to expand an understanding of diversity and equity through its programs and initiatives. As an education and policy studies organization dedicated to social justice and human rights, KAPPANATION works to impact the way society thinks about the multiple ways human beings exists in the world. Our sub-committee on equity and diversity investigates ways society might create equitable structures that respect diversity of thought and being. The key is to create opportunities that raises the level of the discourse on issues such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and wherein people might not only speak but also wherein people might be heard.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
KAPPANATION recognizes the importance that business and economic develop has on the well-being of individuals and communities. For this reason KAPPANATION develops programs and seminars that address the challenges and economic realities facing our country to include the disproportionate high unemployment among racial groups, the impact of poverty on children, and the collateral consequences to communities with high foreclosures. Our work educates KAPPANATION members and under served groups through financial and business seminars; works with corporations and institutions to help promote diversity and inclusion in employment practices and career advancement; and develops forums and public gatherings to increase networks. Furthermore KAPPANATION sub-committee and programs analyze a full array of domestic and global economic issues, in order to provide better guidance to policymakers. KAPPANATION offer analysis on how government regulations impact businesses at home and abroad and offer insight on reforms that can enhance market performance and support expansion and job creation, especially through our KAPPANATION member’s global network. The key is to instill a confidence that the private sector works to advance all groups.
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