State Representative Donato Democrat Leadership with Results! Maldden alld a Vol. 29, No. 19 den AADD -FREEM ayor Gary Christenson announced a “UniteMalden 2020” initiative which is comprised of five specific action steps intended to immediately begin addressing racial inequity. “This has been a trying time for our country, the effects of which have truly been felt here in our city. The murder of George Floyd was both tragic and wrong. It has, however, generated a conversation that is critical to us recognizing the reality of the work we must do as a community to overcome the continued obstacles that people of color encounter on a day-to-day basis,” stated Christenson. “We know that racism is real,” commented Christenson. “We know that black lives matter. We know that you can’t fi x a system that was designed to discriminate with empty words. The term EDUCATION Our 81st Year Next Classes DRIVER www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Mayor: “UniteMalden 2020” to address racial inequality tices and procedures of the Malden Police Department (MPD) and recommend changes that guarantee accountability as it relates to the fair and respectful treatment of all residents. • Review use of force policies and carry out the steps required in the Obama Foundation’s Pledge to Action. • Review allegations of police Gary Christenson Mayor UniteMalden is intended to convey our goal to begin to eliminate barriers and obstacles, address prejudices and discrimination head on, and embrace our role as a city where every resident is respected, treated fairly, and welcomed in all aspects of our government and community.” The specific actions of the UniteMalden 2020 initiative are as follows: 1. Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis Malden officially recogniz~NOW OFFERING~ 30 HOUR ONLINE CLASS INSTRUCTION STARTING JULY 6 REGISTER ONLINE HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM or call 617-387-9121 AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available es racism as a public health issue and declares a public health emergency to address the negative impacts racism is having on the physical and mental well-being of our residents. By declaring this foundational statement, we commit to a response to this crisis that matches the scope of the problem. 2. Institute a Police Department Community Review Board This five-member review board will be composed of Malden residents who are representative of the community, and they will have the following objectives: • Review existing policies, pracmisconduct primarily through a peer review and audit of internal investigations conducted by the MPD. • Report on metrics related to complaints of police misconduct. • Develop strategies to promote positive police/community relations and provide opportunities for open dialogue and discussion. The Police Department Community Review Board will be funded with a $50,000 appropriation recommended to the City Council to help with resources to achieve the objectives outlined above. MAYOR | SEE PAGE 4 $1.55 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 * Mulching * Spring Clean-ups * Trimming & Maintenance NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! Call 781-321-2074 OCAT AT 617-387-2200 By Barbara Taormina T he Mystic Valley Area Branch of the NAACP is calling on the superintendent and the trustees of the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS) to make MVRCS an actively antiracist school. “Calls are building again to make MVRCS more welcoming for students of color,” wrote Mystic Valley NAACP President Zane Crute, in a letter to school. Zane said he and his organization support a petition from several MVRCS alumni calling for reforms to end systemic racism at (Pol. Adv.) Have a Happy Father’s Day! CTE E Friday, June 19, 2020 MVRCS defends its record fighting racism the school. “We implore the Board of Trustees to do their part in dismantling the school’s racist roots and make MVRCS a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students and faculty,” wrote Crute. But many of the reforms that alumni have called for involve measures the school has already implemented and is continuing to expand. The petition from members of the Class of 2010 calls on the school to hire a neutral third RACISM | SEE PAGE 8
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