Turning Commitment into Action (TCA) is a free racial equity learning cohort designed to give organizations of all kinds and sizes the tools they need to turn …
The Twin Cities Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute: Using Board and Commission Appointments to Advance Racial Equity
Boards and commissions are important bodies for impacting communities at the regional and local levels. They are instrumental in shaping key policy decisions, …
The City of Madison’s 2015 Human Resources Equity Report: Advancing Racial Equity in the City Workforce
City and local governments have enormous opportunity to advance racial equity within the workforce. As noted in the Government Alliance’s recent publication …
Minimum Qualifications: Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection Advancing Racial Equity in Multnomah County
Screening people in, not screening people out. This is the goal of the new Minimum Qualifications: Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection document produced …
The Metropolitan Council: Advancing Racial Equity in Parks Through Community Voice
Picnics, walking, fishing, playing on the playground. These are just a few of the activities that Minneapolis-Saint Paul region park-goers enjoy when visiting …
Seattle’s Women’s Refugee Institute: Transforming Community-Police Relations
Community-police relations are an issue that is on center stage. The City of Seattle recently launched an innovative program designed to strengthen both …
Oakland, CA and Causa Justa – Development without Displacement and Housing Protections for Tenants
The City of Oakland, California is facing a major housing crisis. Like many other U.S. cities, issues of gentrification and displacement deeply affect …
Seattle’s Racial Equity Fund – Supporting Community Collaborations Working to Eliminate Structural Racism
Many cities have policies and procedures aimed at combating individual and institutional racism. Meaningfully addressing structural racism can be much more …
Seattle, WA — Building Racial Equity Into Development
Seattle, Washington is One of the Fastest Growing Big Cities in the Nation With growth comes opportunity, however communities of color and low-income …
City of Madison Elections, Poll Workers and Racial Equity – A Winning Combination
For many, Election Day represents the chance to exercise an essential American right and to celebrate the proud spirit of democracy. Heading to the polls to …
Saint Paul Fire Fighters: Reflective of the Community
They are the everyday heroes who rescue families from burning buildings, provide medical intervention in emergency situations and work closely with the …