Take Action in HoCo:
This page consists of upcoming and ongoing opportunities to take action in HoCo. Some events are for all community members and some are student focused.
Keep up with HoCo For Justice
Hoco For Justice has continued activism work since the summer months, collaborating with Peers not Perps, holding back to school and toiletry drives, and continuing to share information and resources relevant to the local community and Black history. Check out their Instagram page to see what they are currently up to.
One thing you can do is support Columbia Community Care as they seek to expand to a physical space to be called the Columbia Community Care Peace & Justice Center. Learn more and sign the petition here
One thing you can do is support Columbia Community Care as they seek to expand to a physical space to be called the Columbia Community Care Peace & Justice Center. Learn more and sign the petition here
Learn about Howard County's commission to review the historical namesakes of different places here
Keep up with the County Council's Racial Equity Taskforce
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Get Involved with Antiracist HOCO
Antiracist HOCO Demands |
Watch Social Activism Sessions Hosted by OMO (and check the main page for upcoming sessions)
Advocate to remove SROs from HCPSS schools
Learn about SRO presence in HCPSS schools on the Racism and Policing in HoCo page and keep up with the School Resource Officer Program Review
Sign the #PoliceFreeHCPSS petition created by Peers Not Perps to the end of the contract between the school system and the police department: