What are the obstacles to addressing workforce inequities through hiring? In this interview, we speak with Daniel Garcia, Senior Equity and Inclusion Policy …
The People Behind the Movement: Mary Scott
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 …
The People Behind the Movement: Michelle Melendez
Michelle Melendez is the Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Albuquerque, NM, a Racial Equity Here Cohort City. For the past 15 years, she has …
Government Civic and Business Leaders Launch “Racial Equity Here” Commitment to Dismantle Structural Racism in America
NEW YORK, JUNE 19, 2018 — Recognizing the need to collectively tackle growing racial disparities, organizations from the public, private and philanthropic …
Equity in Government Services: How the City of Philadelphia Utilized a Racial Equity Analysis to Inform Internal Resource Allocation and Drive External Outcomes
By: Rebecca Swanson, Director of Planning and Analysis, City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections; Nefertiri Sickout, Deputy Diversity & …
The People Behind the Movement: Nefertiri Sickout
Nefertiri Sickout currently serves as Deputy to the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the City of Philadelphia and is part of …
The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is Getting real about structural racism and community engagement
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been intentional about addressing structural and systemic racism in the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since becoming a member of the …
Accelerating Racial Equity in Cities: Emerging Insights
By Nora Liu, Racial Equity Here Project Manager, Government Alliance on Race and Equity Originally posted May 11, 2017 on the Living Cities' Blog The …
The People Behind the Movement: Mayor Greg Fischer
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity within government? Over the pastfew months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …
The City of Austin’s Community-Driven Approach to Advancing Racial Equity
The City of Austin is a member of the Racial Equity Here cohort, a national movement of government leaders working to dismantle institutional racism, eliminate …
Philadelphia Finalizes Racial Equity Action Plan to Drive Equity Efforts
The City of Philadelphia is a member of the Racial Equity Here cohort, a national movement of government leaders working to dismantle institutional racism, …
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 …
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A ‘majority-minority’ city, Philadelphia is racially and ethnically diverse, with African Americans comprising 44% of the population, followed by Whites at 35%, …
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is a member of the Racial Equity Here cohort. Racial Equity Here is a national movement of government leaders working to dismantle institutional …
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The City of Grand Rapids believes in and relies on racial equity values to eliminate structural racism to ensure equitable opportunities and outcomes in their …
Austin, Texas
Austin is a member of the Racial Equity Here cohort. Racial Equity Here is a national movement of government leaders working to dismantle institutional racism, …
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The City of Albuquerque will become an inclusive community where equitable success is the norm and race and ethnicity will no longer predict …