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To: Black Leaders in Akron, Ohio and Summit County
Akron, Summit County African American Leadership Covenant
Greetings My Brothers and Sisters,
I send you blessings in peace and love. I embrace you on common ground and shared love for African American people in our community and dedication to our liberation, restoration and the work to uplift us all.
We have been chosen for such a day as this. Join Akron, Summit County African American Leaders in collective work and responsibility. Please sign the Akron, Summit County African American Leadership Covenant as our first step in working together in making this community better for our children's children.
Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly.
Why is this important?
The report is clear. Our babies are dying, employment opportunities do not exist for us, evictions are at an all-time high, shortages exist in adequate housing, HIV is on the rise and the list goes on for us. Please read below and join us in establishing a new day and a new way.
Akron, Summit County African American Leadership Covenant.
Vision Statement
“We envision a community that values diversity and maintains high standards, in a safe and nurturing environment that builds independence and economic self-sufficiency, while educating our community in the knowledge of self and promoting a healthy quality of life for all throughout the life cycle.”
Commitment Statement
As a leader in the African American community in Akron, Ohio and the County of Summit, I am committed to secure and promote the financial, legal, spiritual and cultural well-being of the community and to ensure that it fulfills its mission. As a leader, I understand that I share the responsibility to always work collectively in the best interests of the community, a duty to put the good of the community first and avoid any conflicts with other leaders that would hinder the progress of members within the community. In the event a conflict arises, I am committed to reconciliation for the greater good of the community. In furtherance of these commitments and responsibilities I will put forth my best individual effort to:
• Participate in and support the African American community with my talents, resources, skills, and abilities.
• Lead with integrity, honesty, compassion, and commitment.
• Dedicate my efforts towards uniting and uplifting black people
• Educate myself, be self-determined to benefit my brothers and sisters
• Advocate, sacrifice, and lead by example for our children’s children
• Take talk to action in collective work and responsibility
• Never give up, never give in and stand on truth