Ben & Jerry's is unveiling a new, policing and public safety-inspired ice cream flavor: Change is Brewing.
The flavor, revealed Monday at an event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., was created in support of legislation that Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) introduced in June, the People's Response Act.
Bush, who was on hand as the latest ice cream offering made its debut, has said her bill would establish a public safety division within the Department of Health & Human Services for a "health-centered approach" to public safety.
Bush said she was "still stunned to be able to do this" as she spoke about the legislation that inspired the launch of the coffee-filled ice cream flavor.
"When Black people call for help in St. Louis, and in other places around this country, we too often don't receive a just response," Bush said, touting the People's Response Act.
"This bill makes it clear that public safety is a public health issue," she said.
The newest limited batch flavor "supports the vision of the world in which every community is safe and everyone — including Black and brown people — can thrive," said Jabari Paul, U.S. activism manager for Ben & Jerry's.
"Change is Brewing also embodies our commitment to racial equity," Paul added.
The flavor — which features cold brew coffee ice cream with marshmallow swirls and fudge brownies — will be available in pints and at some Ben & Jerry's shops.
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