Boston Mayor Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis

The video discusses Boston Mayor Walsh's executive order following protests over George Floyd's death. Activists urge cities to reallocate police funding, and several cities declare racism a public health crisis. Boston aims to lead in addressing these issues by reallocating police overtime funds to community programs and outlining strategies to combat health inequities. The city plans to review and reform police use of force policies with community input.

What prompted Walsh to issue an executive order?

• A natural disaster

• Nationwide protests over George Floyd's death

• A new city development plan

• Economic recession

Which cities, besides Boston, have declared racism a public health crisis?

• San Francisco, Dallas, and Atlanta

• Miami, Houston, and Seattle

• Cleveland, Denver, and Indianapolis

• New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago

How much of the Boston Police Department's 2021 overtime budget is proposed to be moved?

• $12 million

• $20 million

• $8 million

• $5 million

What is one of the strategies Boston plans to use to fight the health crisis?

• Increasing police presence

• Using data to create policies that dismantle systemic racism

• Reducing taxes

• Building new hospitals

What will Boston do to reform police use of force policies?

• Eliminate the police department

• Hire more police officers

• Open findings to community feedback and reform with a task force

• Increase police funding