Public Hearing to Save Affirmative Action

WECAN Coalition Public Hearing
February 11, 2008 Monday
7:00 PM
Community Christian Church,
4601 Main, Kansas City, MO
ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri joins WECAN, a coalition of
partner organizations, to publicly oppose a divisive and deceptive
ballot initiative which would eliminate affirmative action in
Missouri.

You may have seen these petitions with the title, Missouri Civil
Rights Initiative. The petition seeks a November vote to change
Missouri's constitution by adding an amendment which would eliminate
affirmative action programs in hiring, higher education and public
contracting.

Affirmative action benefits many people who continue to face
opportunity barriers, including women, Native Americans, Latinos,
Asian Americans, South Asians, African Americans, Arab Americans,
people living in remote areas, and many others.

The WECAN coalition is made up of several local and statewide
organizations, including ACLU, YWCA, UMKC, AFL-CIO, MORE2, SEIU, Jobs
with Justice, NAACP, area churches and community groups.

Attend the public hearing on February 11.
Learn about the issues. Hear community and civic leaders.
Remember: if you see a petition about civil rights in Missouri, please
don't sign it and call 1-877-644-0466 to let the coalition know the
locations of petitioners.
For more information, call 816-756-3113, x. 234.