WHAT?

The Racial Equity Monitoring Project needs volunteers* to monitor official meetings and hearings which have the stated purpose of providing equal opportunity and treatment for minorities.  Due to the high rate of regional disparities for African Americans, this will be the primary focus population.

WHY?

We deploy citizens to bring the processes of official agencies, offices, and bodies back to the community in oder to ensure that meetings, policies, agencies and events designed to provide equal opportunity are in fact serving their established purpose.

WHERE?

REMP monitors public agencies including those related to employment, health, criminal justice, elections, economic development, construction and trades, and any agency that affects the quality of life for the citizens of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

WHO?

YOU! You don't need to be an expert, just be willing to devote a few hours to helping ensure transparency and opportunity.  We will provide you with training and supplies.

HOW?

To get involved contact:

Celeste Taylor at taylor.celeste@gmail.com or 412-670-0937

The Racial Equity and Monitoring Project is an initiative of the Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) has received funding from a Heinz Endowments seed grant.

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* limited number of stipends availible for volunteers