WHAT WE DO
We work together to
take positive and
pro-active action to secure the present and future well-being!
And to ensure equality and equity in economics, civil justice; education, affordable housing; and community development in communities that are often underserved and underprivileged.
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Objective and Purpose Is To
Provide forums to educate citizens on current events. Provide instruction in academic courses specifically to meet individual student needs. And to provide education and training programs for participants to engage in recreational, competitive, and social activities.
EDUCATION
We are concerned about the lack of culturally responsive curriculum and learning our children may be receiving in our schools. We will develop and provide an Afro-centered focused pedagogy to dismantle the “academic achievement gap” myth to empower our students to develop a sense of self- pride and self-determination. We will also seek to provide support to parents in their efforts to assist in their child’s academic success with para-educational classes, tools and resources.
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ECONOMICS
We are concerned that in this 21 century, Blacks and other groups deemed impoverished have not reached an equitable level of participation in the economic system. The inequities between the division of labor and a group’s ability to produce and then purchase the services or products they need is racked with barriers based on stereotypical practices and procedures. The wealth gap between the rich and the poor is growing wider and less attainable for the average citizen. We will provide economic focused forums with subject matter experts to increase the knowledge of how this system has historically discriminated against certain groups and provide ways to overcome such barriers in banking, education, housing, and health.
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HEALTH
We are concerned about the continued lack of cultural competency in health care despite all of the researched facts relating to past and historical disparities in the delivery of health care, especially for Black populations. We will educate the Black community on topics such as how to advocate for their own health, how to identify culturally competent health care providers and services, healthy life-style information and provide mental health and wellness tools.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
We are concerned about issues surrounding social justice such as housing and the continued gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods in Beloit in the name of “urban renewal” or “economic development” that comes at a great price for Black people in the City of Beloit. The issue of crime and violence, which is on the increase in every major and not-so major City in this country is blamed on Black and Brown communities rather than the root cause, which is abject poverty and the continued disparate treatment and stereotyping of Blacks and other sub-groups who have sacrificed and contributed so much to this great society but are yet denied the opportunity to enjoy the benefits they labored for. We will address these social justices through film, experiential field trips and town hall meetings with subject matter experts.
LEARN MOREWhat Are The CBC’s Concerns?
The Concerned Black Citizens of Beloit are concerned about the overall well-being of our community. We are specifically concerned about the present conditions of the African American Black community and taking pro-active action to uphold the dignity, freedom, and future of the Black citizens within the City of Beloit.
There are 4 primary areas of concern that the CBC focuses on:
EDUCATION | ECONOMICS | HEALTH | SOCIAL JUSTICE
The CBC of Beloit, Inc. is a non-profit organization willing to work in concert with other organizations who focus on similar concerns for our community and strives to achieve positive outcomes for the underserved and underprivileged communities. Current partners of The CBC include area Black Ministers, and the Beloit Chapter of the NAACP.
How Can You GET Involved and take action?
• Become a member of the CBC
• Pay annual membership dues of $24
• Become a member of one the listed committees
• BE ACTIVE, dedicated to the purpose and participate in one or more of the following activities:
1. Attend the Annual General Membership Meeting
2. Attend publicized Town Hall Meetings (tentatively scheduled
quarterly basis)
3. Support and volunteer in activities sponsored by the CBC
4. Visit the CBC Facebook page often for updates/current information
Our Team
The CBC members are residents of Beloit, Wisconsin who are organized and committed to enhance the quality-of-life for City of Beloit residents with a particular focus on the African American Black community and other minority communities within the City of Beloit. The CBC members work together to take positive and pro-active action to secure the present and future well-being of Beloit’s diverse communities; to ensure equality and equity in economics, civil justice; education, affordable housing; and community development in communities that are often underserved and underprivileged.
Board President
James M Ivy
Board Vice President
Wanda Sloan
Board Secretary
MyEsha Hobson
Board Treasurer
Judy Wilson
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Contact us
connect@cbcbeloit.com | 1905 Mound Ave., Beloit, WI 53511