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The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is a national network working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.

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Seattle Office of City Auditor Pursues Racial Equity in its Audits through the use of its Race and Social Justice Toolkit.

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Seattle Office of City Auditor Pursues Racial Equity in its Audits through the use of its Race and Social Justice Toolkit.

By: Virginia Garcia, Assistant City Auditor Seattle Office of City Auditor The Seattle Office of City Auditor (OCA) started using the City of Seattle’s …

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Seattle: A Fair Chance Housing Ordinance Centering Racial Equity

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Seattle: A Fair Chance Housing Ordinance Centering Racial Equity

By: Erika Pablo, Civil Rights Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle After a decade-long effort, Seattle passed the Fair Chance Housing ordinance. The Seattle …

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The People Behind the Movement: Nancy Locke

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The People Behind the Movement: Nancy Locke

Q: Let’s start with your current position.  Can you describe your role? I am the Director of Purchasing and Contracting Services for the city of Seattle. I …

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The People Behind the Movement: Michael Davis

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The People Behind the Movement: Michael Davis

Q: Let’s start by talking about your current role with the city of Seattle. I am the director of Environmental Justice and Service Equity for the Southeast …

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Libraries Take Action to Advance Racial Equity (Part 1 of 3)

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Libraries Take Action to Advance Racial Equity (Part 1 of 3)

By: GARE Libraries Interest Group ABOUT THIS SERIES: The GARE Libraries Interest works to develop the capacity of libraries to make racial equity a priority …

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City of Seattle Equitable Strategies Manager

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City of Seattle Equitable Strategies Manager

City of Seattle Equitable Strategies Manager provides policy leadership for the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) within Seattle  government; facilitates …

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[Webinar Recap] Actions Local Jurisdictions Can Take to Protect Immigrants and Refugees

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[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 …

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[Webinar Recap] Equitable Development as a Tool to Advance Racial Equity

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[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 …

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City of Seattle – Turning Commitment into Action

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City of Seattle – Turning Commitment into Action

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 …

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[Webinar] Applying the Racial Equity Tool

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[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 …

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[Webinar] Contracting for Equity

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[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 …

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[WEBINAR] Advancing Workforce Equity

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[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, …

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Arts Are a Strategy to Build Racial Equity

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 …

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[Webinar] If you missed the webinar on Public Utilities, Racial Equity, and Environmental Justice: Opportunities and Challenges on September 23, you can watch it on-line here.

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[Webinar] If you missed the webinar on Public Utilities, Racial Equity, and Environmental Justice: Opportunities and Challenges on September 23, you can watch it on-line here.

If you missed the webinar on Public Utilities, Racial Equity, and Environmental Justice: Opportunities and Challenges on September 23, you can watch it on-line …

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How Seattle is Bringing Equity into the Environmental Movement

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How Seattle is Bringing Equity into the Environmental Movement

To promote racial equity through municipal government, those most deeply affected by inequalities – often people of color – must be involved in the design and …

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Launching a Racial Equity Initiative: An interview with former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels

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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 …

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Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan

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Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan

Seattle is expected to grow by 120,000 residents and 115,000 jobs in the next twenty years. All too often, economic growth and development does not benefit …

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Seattle, Washington

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Seattle, Washington

The City of Seattle created its Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) in 2005, under the leadership of Mayor Greg Nickels. When Seattle created the RSJI, no …

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The Job Assistance Ordinance: Expanding Opportunity for Workers in Seattle

Having a criminal background can be a major barrier in accessing employment. In the City of Seattle, the Job Assistance Ordinance places limits on how employers …

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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 …

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Race, Community and Policing Webinar

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity and the Center for Social Inclusion held a webinar, "Race, Community and Policing" on April 6, 2015. Policing, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Governing for Racial Equity Conference 2015

Registration is now open for the Governing for Racial Equity Conference being held in Seattle, Washington from June 11 – 12, 2015 at the Washington State …

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National, Northwest

Local Government Budgeting and Racial Equity Webinar

The National Collaborative for Health Equity and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity co-sponsored a webinar on March 23, 2015. Contents Welcome  …

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National

Video: Using a Racial Equity Toolkit

This video features Julie Nelson, Director of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and former Director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and Glenn …

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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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Topics: Contracting and Procurement, Criminal Justice (Police and Courts), Environment & Sustainability, Housing, UncategorizedParticipating Jurisdictions: Alameda County, California, Madison, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minnesota, Multnomah County, Oregon, Oakland, California, Portland, Oregon, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Seattle, Washington, Tacoma, Washington

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