Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Debora Myles Consulting, LLC in support of the Commission on Black Girls and the CROWN Act.
Debora Myles LLC will be responsible for project management, marketing, promotions, and communications work for the Commission on Black Girls and the CROWN Act and initiatives related to supporting Black girls including but not limited to the following:
· Collaborating with stakeholders to execute events and activities.
· Participating in internal Council team meetings.
· Participating in external stakeholder meetings and presentations.
· Developing presentations for speeches.
· Developing project plans and reports on outcomes.
· Securing photos and videos of events/activities.
· Collecting information and data from various organizations and groups related to the projects that are being managed.
· Content creation, writing, and posting for social media post, newsletter, and other communications.
The Commission on Black Girls published a report in July 2020 that includes three strategies that focus on advocating for resources that will enhance successful quality of life pathways for Black Girls including economically and academically. In December 2020, the Columbus City Council passed legislation on the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act which prohibits discrimination against cultural and raced based hairstyles. African Americans have been discriminated against when wearing their natural hair in the workplace and in school settings which has an adverse economic impact. Both these initiatives have the potential to positively impact economic outcomes especially for Black women.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
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To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with Debora Myles Consulting LLC for ...
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