2021 Racial Disparities Summit

Featuring Caucus leaders Carmen Betances and Don Bell.

Advancing Racial Equity in Aging Summit, a two-day virtual summit with AARP of Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging, RRF Foundation for Aging, and our community partners. This summit highlights first-of-its-kind data about older adults of color across the state of Illinois in the areas of economic security, health care and connectivity.

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We hold the family and community of George Floyd in our hearts.

Jane Addams Senior Caucus Statement

It is time to end this chapter in our history by defunding the police and instead investing in living wage jobs, housing for all, health care, mental health support, and other essential community services that actually keep seniors, our families and communities safe.

Jane Addams Senior Caucus will continue to share information from our allies on ways to support the movement to defund the police, invest in our communities, and fight for true structural justice.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Statement of Solidarity and Support

Jane Addams Senior Caucus Statement

Jane Addams Senior Caucus and Jane Addams Seniors in Action stand in solidarity with our members, staff, allies, and neighbors in the Asian community. We know the violence we are seeing today is rooted in a history of racism. Always, but especially in this moment, we want you to know that we see you, support you, and commit to challenging racist systems and interrupting racism in our community. We are here to listen for what support is needed, and show up in action where our voice is needed. Onward in solidarity.

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