Mission Statement
The mission of the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is to study the social conditions of the state's black male population, develop strategies to remedy or assist in remedying serious adversities, and make recommendations to improve the educational, social, economic, employment, and other circumstances for Hoosiers. The Commission serves policymakers and public interest groups, as well as the media, community organizations and members of the general public.
Vision Statement
The ICSSBM ultimately desires Black males to be accountable for themselves in order to improve their quality of life and excel as students, fathers, husbands, and leaders within their family and community.
Purpose
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males continues to address the challenges confronting Black males while trying to aid in decreasing the problems they face in the areas of Criminal Justice, Education, Employment, Health, and Social Factors. The ICSSBM has been in partnership with elected officials, community leaders, policy makers and the faith based community to serve Black males and resolve issues in these five focus areas. The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males has produced and provided to Indiana residents publications, hosted State Conferences and facilitated National Conferences and engaged with local Commissions and grass roots organizations on targeted initiatives. The Commission seeks out opportunities to partner and enhance existing programs in communities that are working and making a difference for Black males.
Black male involvement as fathers, uncles, grandfathers, nurturers, disciplinarians, teachers, coaches, and mentors has been and is critically important to the healthy development and maturation of children. The absence of fathers in the African-American community has severely increased life risks faced by their children. In the future, the ICSSBM will focus energy, time, and resources on preventative measures to prepare young Black males to become strong men. They must be prepared to one day pass on their torches by shaping future generations to build strong character among Black males.
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is committed to helping to build strong Black men. In the five focus areas, the Commission’s mission is to develop strategies and remedies to counter the negative statistics and make recommendations to improve the quality of life for Black males. Black males, must clearly understand that they have been endowed to be men of mission and leadership within the family and community. Now is the time for the Commission to accept the charge and train up the next generation of Black males to experience health, prosperity, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Statement
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission is committed to providing all of its citizen’s equal opportunity for education, employment, access to public accommodations, and fair housing. Denying these rights to anyone because of race, religion, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or ancestry is contrary to the principles of freedom and fairness we hold as core values. The ICRC, through the investigation and litigation of complaints, seeks to ensure that Indiana civil rights laws are enforced to protect every individual who lives in or visits our great state.
In partnership with the Indiana Cultural Commissions, which include the Indiana Commission for Hispanic and Latino Affairs, the Indiana Commission for Women, the Indiana Commission for the Social Status of Black Males, and the Indiana Native American and Indiana Affairs Commission, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission further advances the State’s public policy of equal rights by providing robust education on the Indiana Civil Rights Law and related resources throughout the State.
In these difficult and uncertain times, the Commission seeks solutions by remaining committed to this mission, so that every person and community is assured of equity, opportunity, and justice. If you suspect you have experienced discrimination, please call us at 317-232-2600 or visit www.in.gov/icrc.
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