BLM + COVID Governor Executive Order: Racism is a Public Health Crisis.

The Governor: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

The Executive Directive by Governor Whitmer makes 3 points:

• “racism is a public health crisis”
• coronavirus pandemic “has revealed, confirmed, and highlighted … preexisting inequities caused by systemic racism.”
• COVID has taken a disproportionate toll on Black Americans and other minority communities 

The Governor also signed an Executive Order creating the “Black Leadership Advisory Council” with the goal of promoting economic growth and wealth equity for the Black community. 

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The Hill | Michigan governor signs order calling racism a public health crisis

Michigan.gov | Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Recognizing and Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council