A Better Wake

The A Better Wake initiative seeks to galvanize the community around efforts to address racism. This coalition acknowledges that not all residents share the high quality of life in this region. That reality is rooted in systemic racism, which negatively affects black and brown Americans and creates disparities in education, health outcomes, wealth creation, and the criminal justice system. It’s a partnership with Wake County government, the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh Chamber, the Triangle DEI Alliance, and the Raleigh-Apex NAACP.

A Better Wake started with a collection of leaders from a diverse cross-section of organizations – all with the desire to address racism and dismantle any systems that negatively impact black and brown residents. Participating leaders believe that this renewed energy for change is more than a moment, but rather a movement. A Better Wake is now calling for your help. As community members and organizations, we ask for your support of our collective commitment to dismantle systemic racism. A Better Wake’s goal to address racism calls on the community and companies to join the fight. Companies are being charged with identifying and ending any policies that furthers racism.

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