THREAD: Too often is the hard work of marginalized communities overlooked. According to an AP analysis of census data, 62% of frontline employees in 11 Texas cities (which include Arlington, Dallas, Irving, and Fort Worth) are women and people of color.https://www.texastribune.org/2020/05/01/texas-coronavirus-frontline-workers/?utm_source=Editorial%3A+Texas+Tribune+Master&utm_campaign=0cee655a1a-trib-newsletters-rss-coronavirus&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d9a68d8efc-0cee655a1a-102475994&mc_cid=0cee655a1a&mc_eid=0703f9afc1 …
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And yet, we are currently in a situation where essential workers, especially since the state's reopening, are facing unsafe working environments. Women and people of color now more than ever are the backbone of our communities. It's important that we recognize their importance.
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Legislation like the Essential Workers Bill of Rights can help change how we treat our frontline workers, but we can also do our part to keep everyone safe by wearing masks, washing our hands, and staying home as much as possible. You can also write to your elected officials.
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