Bill Walker

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Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

The Act placed a law on the books prohibiting racial discrimination nearly two full decades before a similar federal law existed. Still, even as Peratrovich contributed to such a monumental accomplishment, she realized there was a long way to go. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 16, 2022

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Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Representation only happens if people have a seat at the table when policies impacting them are being shaped. Elizabeth Peratrovich understood that well. Her relentless efforts played a crucial role in Alaska's passage of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945. — #akgov #akleg https://t.co/Im3fZuAZjx — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 16, 2022

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Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

When the law was being debated, in response to a racist remark from a lawmaker who suggested the policy would not end discrimination, Peratrovich stated an obvious truth: — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 16, 2022