The 2020 Census is approaching, and Blackbelt Voices co-host Kara Wilkins is schooling us on why it’s a big deal. Listen to learn why Black communities are particularly vulnerable to being undercounted and what we can do to help make sure no one is left out.

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Links to what we discussed:

Arkansas Counts

Color of Change

U.S. Census Bureau

Equal Justice Initiative’s The National Memorial for Peace and Justice

“Black Moms Be Like” Part 1 and Part 2

Where to find Kara:

@kannewilkins (Twitter)

Kara Wilkins on LinkedIn

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CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS

This episode was edited and produced by Katrina Dupins. Special thanks to Prentice Dupins Jr. for composing our theme music and Black Dude White Dude podcast for the use of their recording studio.

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