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Micah Grant Joins Staff at State Board of Equalization

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9 years ago

March 27, 2015

Micah Grant has been hired by George Runner, vice chairman of the Board of Equalization, District 1, to serve on the board’s communications team.

Prior to joining Runner’s staff, Grant served as communications consultant for Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff.

Grant began his career in government as an intern for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger before moving on to become Deputy Communications Director of the California Republican Party. He later worked for the Assembly Republican Caucus as a communications consultant before moving to his position in the Senate.

“I’m very humbled to work for Vice Chair George Runner and the constituents of Board of Equalization, District 1,” said Grant. “This is a phenomenal opportunity to serve the public, and I look forward to working with everyone.”

Grant was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from UC Davis. He has a Master’s degree in marketing from the University of Phoenix.

“Micah brings energy, experience and talent that will assist us in serving taxpayers,” said Senator George Runner. “I’m pleased to have him join our staff.”

The Board of Equalization is a public agency charged with tax administration and fee collection in the state of California. The authorities of the board fall into four main areas: sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes, and acting as an appellate body for franchise and income tax appeals.

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S.F. Black Leaders Rally to Protest, Discuss ‘Epidemic’ of Racial Slurs Against Black Students in SF Public School System

Parents at the meeting spoke of their children as no longer feeling safe in school because of bullying and discrimination. Parents also said that reported incidents such as racial slurs and intimidation are not dealt with to their satisfaction and feel ignored.

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Rev. Amos C. Brown, president of the San Francisco NAACP and pastor of Third Baptist Church. Photo courtesy Third Baptist Church.

By Carla Thomas

San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church hosted a rally and meeting Sunday to discuss hatred toward African American students of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).

Rev. Amos C. Brown, president of the San Francisco NAACP and pastor of Third Baptist Church, along with leadership from local civil rights groups, the city’s faith-based community and Black community leadership convened at the church.

“There has been an epidemic of racial slurs and mistreatment of Black children in our public schools in the city,” said Brown. “This will not be tolerated.”

According to civil rights advocate Mattie Scott, students from elementary to high school have reported an extraordinary amount of racial slurs directed at them.

“There is a surge of overt racism in the schools, and our children should not be subjected to this,” said Scott. “Students are in school to learn, develop, and grow, not be hated on,” said Scott. “The parents of the children feel they have not received the support necessary to protect their children.”

Attendees were briefed last Friday in a meeting with SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne.

SFUSD states that their policies protect children and they are not at liberty to publicly discuss the issues to protect the children’s privacy.

Some parents said they have removed their students from school while other parents and community leaders called on the removal of the SFUSD superintendent, the firing of certain school principals and the need for more supportive school board members.

Community advocates discussed boycotting the schools and creating Freedom Schools led by Black leaders and educators, reassuring parents that their child’s wellbeing and education are the highest priority and youth are not to be disrupted by racism or policies that don’t support them.

Virginia Marshall, chair of the San Francisco NAACP’s education committee, offered encouragement to the parents and students in attendance while also announcing an upcoming May 14 school board meeting to demand accountability over their mistreatment.

“I’m urging anyone that cares about our students to pack the May 14 school board meeting,” said Marshall.

This resource was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library via California Black Media as part of the Stop the Hate Program. The program is supported by partnership with California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate.