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Metropolitan Council of Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Metropolitan Council of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Equity & Inclusion within Metro Transit is part of the Metropolitan Council, the regional governmental planning agency inMinnesota. We collaborate with …

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The People Behind the Movement: Toni Newborn

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The People Behind the Movement: Toni Newborn

Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity in government? We have interviewed practitioners across the country who are working to advance more …

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Perspectives in Equity in Hiring Practices Pt. 1: Daniel Garcia, Senior Equity and Inclusion Policy Advisor, Multnomah County. 

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Perspectives in Equity in Hiring Practices Pt. 1: Daniel Garcia, Senior Equity and Inclusion Policy Advisor, Multnomah County. 

What are the obstacles to addressing workforce inequities through hiring? In this interview, we speak with Daniel Garcia, Senior Equity and Inclusion Policy …

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Raising the Equity Bar for Minneapolis Neighborhoods

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Raising the Equity Bar for Minneapolis Neighborhoods

David Rubedor, Director, Neighborhood and Community Relations Department, City of Minneapolis Over the past few years, the City of Minneapolis has been …

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Washtenaw County Launches its One Community Initiative to Advance Racial Equity in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan!

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Washtenaw County Launches its One Community Initiative to Advance Racial Equity in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan!

Washtenaw County is one of the wealthiest counties in Michigan, with high incomes and high rankings as one of the most economically vibrant, educated, healthy, …

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Saint Paul, MN, City Libraries and Mayor Melvin Carter Propose Eliminating Late Fines!

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Saint Paul, MN, City Libraries and Mayor Melvin Carter Propose Eliminating Late Fines!

Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) staff members have been concerned about inequities related to overdue fines for years. The Library has taken many steps to …

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City of Roseville, Minnesota

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City of Roseville, Minnesota

The City of Roseville is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where the predictability of success is not based on race or ethnicity. The actions of …

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Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN

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Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN

We at Hennepin County Library believe that access to information is a fundamental right and is essential to an informed society. One of the core missions of the …

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Fourth Judicial District Court, Hennepin County, MN

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Fourth Judicial District Court, Hennepin County, MN

The Fourth Judicial District Court is the largest trial court in Minnesota with 62 judges, 15 referees, and 582 staff who process approximately 40% of all cases …

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City of Rochester, Minnesota

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City of Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota: Our community is stronger when we all do better. Racial equity is key to that strength. Rochester will be a community where everyone …

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City of Richfield, Minnesota

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City of Richfield, Minnesota

The City of Richfield, Minnesota, population 36,557, is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis and a historically residential community. The City benefits from its …

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City of Minnetonka, Minnesota

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City of Minnetonka, Minnesota

Minnetonka strives to be a community where all people have a sense of belonging and potential for success. However, we recognize there is a history of …

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Advancing Racial Equity – Putting Theory into Action: 2018 learning year for local and regional government in Minnesota

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Advancing Racial Equity – Putting Theory into Action: 2018 learning year 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 …

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League of MN Cities President’s Award honors the 2016 Advancing Racial Equity Cohort

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League of MN Cities President’s Award honors the 2016 Advancing Racial Equity Cohort

  The League of Minnesota Cities President’s award provides the opportunity for the outgoing President, at his or her discretion, to recognize the efforts …

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The People Behind the Movement: Paul Schnell

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The People Behind the Movement: Paul Schnell

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 …

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Maplewood, MN, police department includes racial equity guidelines in police department policy

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Maplewood, MN, police department includes racial equity guidelines in police department policy

Through a process of community engagement, Maplewood, Minnesota, Police Chief, Paul Schnell has published a prologue in the department's policy manual that …

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Learn How Bloomington is Advancing Racial Equity

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Learn How Bloomington is Advancing Racial Equity

Bloomington participated in the 2016 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort, and has assembled another team for the introductory 2017 Minnesota cohort, as …

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The City of Edina Commits to Joining GARE

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The City of Edina Commits to Joining GARE

Edina is participating in the 2017 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity introductory cohort. Watch this video to learn more about why Edina committed to joining …

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League of Minnesota Cities

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League of Minnesota Cities

The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) is a state municipal league, providing effective advocacy, expert analysis, and trusted guidance for all Minnesota cities. …

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Welcome New Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity Cohort Member: Hennepin County Library

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Welcome New Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity Cohort Member: Hennepin County Library

Hennepin County Library believes that access to information is a fundamental right and is essential to an informed society. One of the core missions of the …

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The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Developes a 5 Step Community Engagement Planning Guide!

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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 …

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Welcome New Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity Cohort Member: Hennepin County District Court

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Welcome New Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity Cohort Member: Hennepin County District Court

The Fourth Judicial District Court is the largest trial court in Minnesota with 62 judges, 15 referees, and 582 staff who process approximately 40% of all cases …

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The People Behind the Movement: Kevin Frazell

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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 …

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St. Anthony, Minnesota

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St. Anthony, Minnesota

St. Anthony’s racial equity initiative was put in motion after an officer-involved shooting in July of 2016. The aftermath of the incident was shared on social …

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Artists as Change Agents in City of Minneapolis Government

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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 …

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The People Behind the Movement: Joy Marsh Stephens

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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 …

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The People Behind the Movement: Jane Eastwood

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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 …

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The People Behind the Movement: Elizabeth Tolzmann

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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, …

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[Cohort] Advancing Racial Equity: putting theory into action 2017 learning cohorts for local and regional government in Minnesota

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[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 …

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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Uses Racial Equity Tool on Code Enforcement Procedure

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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 …

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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minnesota

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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minnesota

Before building out an initiative agency-wide, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) racial equity work team began with several pilot projects, …

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Mankato, Minnesota

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Mankato, Minnesota

The City of Mankato dedicated resources to advancing racial equity beginning in 2016. Six city employees and the Executive Director of the Greater Mankato …

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Ramsey County, Minnesota

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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Ramsey County is a county located in Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 508,640, making it the second-most populous county in Minnesota. …

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Northfield, Minnesota

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Northfield, Minnesota

The City of Northfield values all members of their community and recognizes the demographic makeup of their citizens will continue to change. Therefore, the …

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Woodbury, MN is participating in the Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort

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Woodbury, MN is participating in the Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort

The town of Woodbury, MN is participating in the Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity: Putting Theory Into Action year-long learning cohort for local and regional …

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Criminal Justice and Equity

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Criminal Justice and Equity

Across the United States, at each and every stage of the criminal justice system people of color fare worse than their white counterparts. The State of …

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Minnesota Cohort Launch Event

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Minnesota Cohort Launch Event

Advancing Racial Equity: Minnesota Cohort Launch Event …

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New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Minnesota

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New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Minnesota

Advancing Racial Equity: Putting Theory Into Action A learning cohort for local and regional government in Minnesota The Government Alliance on Race and …

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

The City of Minneapolis’ racial equity work has evolved from several fronts. The Department of Civil Rights was one of the first departments to explicitly …

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Metropolitan Council, Minnesota

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Metropolitan Council, Minnesota

The metropolitan Minneapolis-St. Paul region has some of the largest disparities along racial and ethnic lines among similar regions. In response to this …

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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 …

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Video: The Convening on Racial Equity

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges and Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman co-hosted a convening of government and community leaders from throughout the country in …

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Materials from the Convening on Racial Equity (Twin Cities, MN – August 2014)

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Materials from the Convening on Racial Equity (Twin Cities, MN – August 2014)

Opening Plenary True Democracy? Racial Equity Opportunities for Government and Our Communities Presentation by Glenn Harris, President, Center for Social …

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#RacialEquityMN: The Convening on Racial Equity

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