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Joint Committee Year Round Committee

Black Coloradan Racial Equity Study Commission

Subject:
State Government

The commission oversees a study and makes recommendations regarding the potential historical and ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent systemic racism on Black Coloradans which may be attributed to the practices, systems, and policies of the state.

Committee Members

James Coleman
Senator

James Coleman

Chair
Jennifer Bacon
Representative

Jennifer Bacon

Vice Chair
Tony Exum
Senator

Tony Exum

Naquetta Ricks
Representative

Naquetta Ricks

Addison Adams

Javon Brame

Ms. Charlezine Nelson

Dr. Claire Garcia

Shawn Coleman

Sade Cooper

Dr. Darlene Sampson

Bianka Emerson

Dani Newsom

Dr. Tom Romero

Committee Activity

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