What are the obstacles to addressing workforce inequities through hiring? In this interview, we speak with Daniel Garcia, Senior Equity and Inclusion Policy …
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 …
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, …
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 …
SWIF-LMC Race Equity Work Conversation
Date and Time: Tue, October 30, 2018, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT Location: Redwood Falls Community Center, 901 East Cook Street, Redwood Falls, MN …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
City of Eagan, Minnesota
The City of Eagan advanced the racial equity conversation as part of Eagan Forward, a 20 year vision for the community. One of the six strategies identified was …
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 …
Register now for GARE MN Racial Equity speaker series: Celebrating our Success, Facing New Challenges
WHEN: December 6, 2017 - 5:30pm – 8 pm WHERE: Silverwood Park (Great Hall), 2500 County Road E, St. Anthony, MN 55421 COST: Free REGISTER …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Register for GARE Racial Equity Speaker Series: Moving Elected Leadership to Advance Racial Equity
The GARE MN Racial Equity speaker series is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of racial equity by learning from the work of others in the field. On …
Register for Metropolitan Council’s Workshop on Planning for Equitable Development: Including Land Use, Housing, Parks, and Transportation
WHEN: Tuesday, June 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST WHERE: Amherst Wilder Foundation, Auditoriums A and B, 451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, …
GARE Minnesota’s Organizing for Power: Inside and Outside Strategies Speaker Series
The GARE MN Racial Equity speaker series is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of our work by hearing about the experience of others who are working …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
[Workshop] Introduction to Comprehensive Plans and Equity
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM US Bank Center, 101 East 5th Street, St. Paul Speakers: Gordon Goodwin and Julie Nelson from GARE/CSI 3.5 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
Join us tomorrow, December 7th, in celebration of the completion of the 2016 MN cohort!
In 2016, teams representing nineteen jurisdictions, including cities, counties and the state, participated in a year-long learning program to increase the …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Minnesota Cohort Launch Event
Advancing Racial Equity: Minnesota Cohort Launch Event …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
#RacialEquityMN: The Convening on Racial Equity
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