Divest from violent systems, commit public power to Black America Kendra Bozarth 3 min read · May 31, 2020 -- 3 Listen Share However, progressives must also identify how the government can dedicate public power — through public funds and public institutions — toward programs that center the Black community (as well as Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities). Ultimately, we can and should defund the spread of police militarization and redirect public funds toward public programs that promote racial equality, such as reparations.