The Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville, Inc., has announced its intent to dissolve and will be donating assets to Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville.
The Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville (RJC) has been a leader in the greater Asheville-Buncombe community for the past seven years, working to combat racism, shift power dynamics, and reallocate resources. We have mainly fulfilled our mission by addressing issues crucial to those most affected by systemic racism and oppression, collaborating with Coalition supporters and community members. RJC has been at the forefront of efforts to address police use of excessive force, promote transparency and accountability in city and county government, educate voters, and engage with communities regarding the reparations movement in Asheville.
Learn more about the Racial Justice Coalition of Asheville at www.rjcavl.org.
After successfully operating for over a decade and shifting our focus to reparations education, the board of directors voted unanimously to continue the mission toward racial justice by dissolving and distributing remaining assets to the Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville (RSAA) “an independent, Black-led institution that guides the distribution of reparations funds in response to community input.”
The decision to dissolve the RJC was not taken lightly. It resulted from a thorough and transparent process, with the board of directors unanimously agreeing that this was the best way to continue our mission toward racial justice. We remain committed to ensuring a smooth and responsible dissolution process, prioritizing the community’s continued well-being and the responsible use of the organization’s remaining assets.
Our mission prioritizes racial justice and will continue to be fulfilled without duplicating the work or competing for shrinking resources in Asheville’s ever-decreasing African American/Black population, which is currently about 9.7% (9,214) compared…
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