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Hunter on education reform: A deep change was needed to dismantle institutional racism

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Monday, March 08, 2021 04:28 PM
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hunter 012221CHICAGO – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) supported a new law that will radically transform the state’s education system, starting with a more inclusive history curriculum.

“I am happy that yet another piece of the Black Caucus agenda has been signed into law,” Hunter said. “My colleagues worked long and hard to come up with a plan that would help dismantle the institutional racism in our state – and education will be a large component of that.”

House Bill 2170 expands the Black history curriculum in K-12 schools, ensuring that history will be taught through a diverse and inclusive lens. An Inclusive American History Commission will be established to make sure other minority groups have more accurate representation in history courses as well.

Other provisions of this legislation include changes matching requirement for AIM Scholarships, teacher training, early childhood program eligibility and COVID-19 recovery. 

“I am pleased the state is making education more inclusive from increasing the availability of early childhood mental consultations, to finding more equitable ways to fund higher education,” Hunter said. “A deep change was needed, and I believe this will change the trajectory of young Illinoisans’ lives.”

Education reform is one pillar in the four-part agenda set forth by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, which also includes criminal justice reform; economic access, equity and opportunity; and health care and human services. Hunter will be hosting a virtual town hall to break down all four pillars next Monday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. on her Facebook Live.

Hunter highlights DCFS Scholarship Program applications

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Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:01 AM
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  • College Affordability
  • DCFS Scholarship
  • Youth In Care

pexels tirachard kumtanom 733856CHICAGO – The 2021 Department of Children and Family Services Scholarship Program is now open, and State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is encouraging youth in care to apply.

“I worked hard to expand this scholarship program, and the program can help dozens of youth after an extremely difficult year,” Hunter said. “This scholarship allows students to focus on their studies, rather than carry the burden of paying for their education.”

Read more: Hunter highlights DCFS Scholarship Program applications

Hunter pleased that Emmett Till’s home is officially a landmark

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Friday, January 29, 2021 10:11 AM
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  • Emmett Till
  • Chicago Landmark

till house 012921CHICAGO – After calls from advocate groups and state legislators, the Chicago City Council finalized a vote Wednesday to make Emmett Till’s home an official landmark. State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago), who was among those calls several months ago, is celebrating the council’s decision.

“I am proud to see that the City Council voted to preserve Emmett Till’s childhood home as a landmark,” Hunter said. “Though heartbreaking, Emmett Till’s lynching must be remembered, especially as we navigate race relations in these times of racial unrest.”

Read more: Hunter pleased that Emmett Till’s home is officially a landmark

Hunter will continue working to eradicate racism in health care

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Friday, January 22, 2021 05:06 PM
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  • Black Caucus Agenda
  • Equal Access to Health Care

hunter 012221SPRINGFIELD – Though the health care pillar of the Black Caucus’ agenda to end systemic racism didn’t pass the General Assembly last week due to a technical issue, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) has vowed to continue fighting toward a more equitable and inclusive health care system in Illinois.

“The fight for equal access to health care isn’t over,” Hunter said. “I plan to reintroduce and pass the health care agenda this spring.

In addition to increasing the accessibility of health care, the legislation would also put a halt on hospital closures, reform Medicaid managed care organizations, and advance community health worker certification and reimbursement.

Decreasing maternal and infant mortality, mental health and substance abuse, and medical implicit bias are also major goals of the Black Caucus health pillar.

“The measures in this legislation, such as a moratorium on hospital closures and the expansion of mental health and substance abuse treatments, can save lives,” Hunter said. “It will also radically transform our health care system, which is something my colleagues and I have worked toward for a long time.”

The Senate is set to reconvene again Tuesday, February 9th.

Hunter will continue her role as Majority Caucus Chair

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021 03:36 PM
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  • Majority Caucus Chair

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) retained her leadership position as Majority Caucus Chair of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

“I am happy to continue serving as Majority Caucus Chair for the Democratic Caucus,” Hunter said. “I will continue to work with my colleagues to develop policies that better the lives of our constituents across the state.”

Hunter has represented the 3rd District for nearly 20 years and has passed over 200 bills concerning breast cancer, childhood vaccines, youth employment, environmental issues and education.

Read more: Hunter will continue her role as Majority Caucus Chair

Hunter excited to see progress on Black Caucus legislative agenda

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021 01:48 PM
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  • ILBC
  • Racial Injustice
  • Four Pillars

Hunter 1.13 ILBCSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) voted to pass multiple measures last week to advance the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus agenda, hoping to improve racial equality throughout the state of Illinois.

“My colleagues and I have worked tirelessly for the last several months to create a plan that gets to the root of systemic injustice and rectifies the inequities facing our community piece by piece,” Hunter said. “I’m grateful to see that many of our ideas will soon come to fruition, and I’m excited to see our communities benefit.”

Read more: Hunter excited to see progress on Black Caucus legislative agenda

Hunter gives back on MLK Day

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:53 PM
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  • PPE
  • Martin Luther King
  • Food Assistance

IMG 20210118 123613032 HDR1CHICAGO – In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) partnered with Social Change to donate food and PPE at the Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church.

“People are still struggling to protect themselves from this virus while awaiting the wide distribution of the vaccine,” Hunter said. “PPE is still needed, and people are still in need of other basic necessities like food. Everyone loves to quote Dr. King, but those who follow in his footsteps are not as common.”

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Hunter passes legislation to eliminate health care disparities for people of color

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:22 AM
  • Health Care
  • Slideshow
  • Human Services
  • Hunter
  • Black Caucus

hunter 011321SPRINGFIELD – Following a year of grave racial injustice and the tragedies of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) passed legislation out of the Illinois Senate aiming to improve equity in the state health care system.

“For weeks upon weeks, we’ve listened to health care experts break down all the disparities in our health care system that exist for Black, Brown and low-income Illinoisans,” Hunter said. “Everyone deserves the same access to health care, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. This measure is meant to ensure the health care system will be centered fully on the needs of the patients.”

Read more: Hunter passes legislation to eliminate health care disparities for people of color

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