On Tuesday, April 11th, the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) hosted a webinar focused on how public health agencies can support local immigrant and …
We’re teaming up with National League of Cities to Advance Racial Equity in Government
Building off the work of our program, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), CSI is officially teaming up with the National League of Cities to expand …
The People Behind the Movement: Mayor Rosalynn Bliss
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the past few months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …
Highlights from our 4th Racial Equity Here Cohort meeting in Austin Texas!
CSI's core program, Government Alliance on Race and Equity, is partnering with Living Cities on Racial Equity Here, a project to advance racial equity in five …
The People Behind the Movement: Vina Kay
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity in government? Over the past several months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …
How King County Built a Strategic Plan for Equity and Social Justice
Operationalizing and prioritizing equity – including an explicit focus on racial equity and social justice – are core strategies to ensuring transformative …
The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Developes a 5 Step Community Engagement Planning Guide!
The City of Brooklyn Park is committed to working toward equitable outcomes by effectively engaging our culturally and racially diverse community around key …
Racial Equity, Youth, Arts and Culture Call for Submissions (Alameda County region)
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) will be having our annual membership meeting in Oakland from the evening of May 2nd through late afternoon on …
[Webinar Recap] Actions Local Jurisdictions Can Take to Protect Immigrants and Refugees
The recent series of executive orders that target immigrants and refugees threaten the safety and well-being of our communities. Across the country, local …
[Webinar Recap] Equitable Development as a Tool to Advance Racial Equity
Equitable Development is achieved when: communities of color determine their own futures and shape the futures of their neighborhoods; the benefits and burdens …
The People Behind the Movement: Kevin Frazell
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the past few months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …
Building a Welcoming City in Spite of Unwelcoming Executive Orders on Immigration
On January 25, 2017, just hours after President Donald Trump issued his first executive orders that would have major ramifications on our nation’s immigrant …
Senior Policy Analyst for, the City of Tacoma, Office of Equity and Human Rights, Manisha Paudel asks, Is it okay to not know?
A recent event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr started with the U.S. national anthem, sung by an amazing young African American gentleman. It …
The People Behind the Movement: Diana Falchuk
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the past few months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …
Artists as Change Agents in City of Minneapolis Government
Artists are playing a critical role in shaping how the City of Minneapolis approaches its work advancing racial equity and inclusion. As part of the Creative …
Richmond, California, Removes Barriers to Housing for People With Past Criminal Convicitons
GARE jurisdiction, Richmond, CA — part of the Northern California Cohort— continues their work to advance racial equity. Modeled after other major city …
The People Behind the Movement: Joy Marsh Stephens
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the past few months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …
The People Behind the Movement: Jane Eastwood
The People Behind the Movement: Jane Eastwood Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the past few months, we …
[Sharing our Field of Practice] Boston Kicks-Off Racial Equity Initiative
by Dr. Atyia Martin Mayor Walsh and Pam Eddinger of Bunker Hill Community College listen to feedback from residents. Photograph by Emily Bozentka “Boston …
[Webinar] Applying the Racial Equity Tool
In 2016, GARE partnered with Bay Area Health Inequities Initiatives (BAHII) on a series of webinars on racial equity and government. In this webinar, GARE …
[Webinar] Contracting for Equity
In 2016, GARE partnered with Bay Area Health Inequities Initiatives (BAHII) on a series of webinars on racial equity and government. In this webinar, GARE …
[WEBINAR] Advancing Workforce Equity
In 2016, GARE partnered with the Bay Area Health Inequities Initiatives (BAHII) on a series of webinars on racial equity and government. In this webinar, …
City of Portland Launches Racial Equity Toolkit
In late September, 2016, the City of Portland’s Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) launched its Racial Equity Toolkit (RET) during training sessions …
The People Behind the Movement: Elizabeth Tolzmann
The People Behind the Movement: Elizabeth Tolzmann Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the past few months, …
[Cohort] Advancing Racial Equity: putting theory into action 2017 learning cohorts for local and regional government in Minnesota
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), in partnership with the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), is pleased to announce two new Minnesota cohorts of …
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Uses Racial Equity Tool on Code Enforcement Procedure
The city of Brooklyn Park has been participating in GARE’s 2016 Advancing Racial Equity learning cohort throughout 2016. In addition, Brooklyn Park’s Code …
Iowa City Releases its Annual Racial Equity Report
Iowa City’s Racial Equity Report provides data on the racial demographics of youth and adult interactions with law enforcement, City board and commission …
Arts Are a Strategy to Build Racial Equity
Presented by Randy Engstrom, director Seattle Office of Arts & Culture at NY Community Trust, November 16, 2016 Today we are in the middle of an historic …
[Press Release] Announcing the “Inclusive Democracy” Track at Facing Race National Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brennan DuBose media@raceforward.org ANNOUNCING “INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY” TRACK AT FACING RACE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Race …
Launching a Racial Equity Initiative: An interview with former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels
Political leadership is a key factor in the success of launching and institutionalizing a racial equity initiative within government. With the political capital …
Champions of Change for Climate Equity
On July 17, 2016 the White House celebrated ten Champions of Change for Climate Equity, including two sustainability change makers who are a part of the Urban …
Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability Webinar
If you missed our recent webinar, “Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability,” you’re in luck! We recorded the webinar and it is available for you to …
Portland Metro Moves Forward with Racial Equity
In a short but powerful meeting on June 23, elected Metro Council members unanimously approved Metro’s first-ever Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, …