1. Identify Real Issues

We focus on tangible, local problems related to racial disparities rather than abstract concepts. Our approach emphasizes gathering concrete data and personal stories from community members, law enforcement, and city officials to understand the actual challenges faced by different racial groups.

2. Key Strategies

Community-Police Partnership

• Organize fun, family-friendly, “real not woke,” healing events between community members and police officers
• Create safe spaces for honest, respectful, unity-centric conversations on healing race-related issues and policing

Education Through Experience

• Develop programs that allow people to experience and understand different perspectives, including police ride-alongs and cultural immersions for officers
• Promote cultural “Healing Exchange” events to foster genuine appreciation of our multicultural society

Collaborative Problem-Solving

• Form task forces with strategic membership to include police officers, city officials, and community leaders to address specific local issues regarding healing race relations (Respectful solution-minded approach/no accusations or divisive rhetoric will be tolerated)
• Implement the Home Safe: Traffic Stop training class co-taught by racismstinks and local Police Officers and measure impact on police-community relations

Partnership Building

• Collaborate with local businesses, schools, and government agencies to create a unified approach to racial healing through fun, family-friendly activities focused on “Collaboration for a better Nation”
• Engage law enforcement in community-building activities to improve relationships and trust

3. Action Steps

• Conduct joint community surveys with the police department to identify the most pressing policing concerns and racial issues
• Host monthly “HOME SAFE” training sessions where community members learn best practices for law enforcement interactions from law enforcement officers and racismstinks staff
• Organize cultural festivals and other celebrations celebrating the collective beauty of our community, with active participation from police officers and city officials
• Implement mentorship programs pairing individuals from different cultural backgrounds, including police officers as mentors
• Create a youth leadership program focused on bridging racial divides and improving understanding of law enforcement roles

4. Measuring Success

We will track our progress using practical, quantifiable metrics:

• Reduction in reported incidents of racial discrimination
• Increased participation in cross-cultural community events, including police-community activities
• Positive feedback from community satisfaction surveys regarding race relations and police interactions
• Decrease in use-of-force incidents and complaints against police officers

Key Partnerships

Local Police Departments

• Collaborate on community policing initiatives and training programs
• Joint development of policies to address racial bias in policing
• Regular participation of officers in community events and dialogues
• Collaborate on public communications to promote unity and address officer concerns in the “real not woke” format

Mayor’s Office

• Work closely with the mayor to align our initiatives with city-wide goals for racial healing
• Secure support and resources for community programs and police partnership efforts
• Collaborate on public communications to promote unity and address civic issues transparently in the “real not woke” format

Conclusion

At racismstinks, we believe that real change comes from genuine understanding and practical action. By focusing on tangible issues and fostering authentic connections between community members, law enforcement, and city leadership, we aim to create lasting improvements in racial harmony. Our “real not woke” approach ensures that we address the actual needs of our community, moving people away from extreme rhetoric to create meaningful change. Through our strong partnerships with the police department and mayor’s office, we are uniquely positioned to bridge gaps and build a more united, vibrant community for all.