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Creating and Sustaining a Racial Equity Core Team: Members Discuss Challenges, Successes and Key Insights

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Creating and Sustaining a Racial Equity Core Team: Members Discuss Challenges, Successes and Key Insights

Race Forward recently launched the Racial Equity Core Team guide, which provides jurisdictions and organizations with the tools and strategies to establish and …

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

Midwest, Northwest, West

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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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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We’re teaming up with National League of Cities to Advance Racial Equity in Government

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We’re teaming up with National League of Cities to Advance Racial Equity in Government

Building off the work of our program, Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), CSI is officially teaming up with the National League of Cities to expand …

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Highlights from our 4th Racial Equity Here Cohort meeting in Austin Texas!

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 …

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

Midwest

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

Midwest

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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Building a Welcoming City in Spite of Unwelcoming Executive Orders on Immigration

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Building a Welcoming City in Spite of Unwelcoming Executive Orders on Immigration

On January 25, 2017, just hours after President Donald Trump issued his first executive orders that would have major ramifications on our nation’s immigrant …

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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

Midwest

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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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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[Sharing our Field of Practice] Boston Kicks-Off Racial Equity Initiative

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[Sharing our Field of Practice] Boston Kicks-Off Racial Equity Initiative

by Dr. Atyia Martin Mayor Walsh and Pam Eddinger of Bunker Hill Community College listen to feedback from residents. Photograph by Emily Bozentka “Boston …

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

Midwest

[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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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.

Northwest, West

[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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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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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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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 Northern California

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New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Northern California

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) is happy to announce the launch of a learning cohort of governmental jurisdictions in the Bay Area that will …

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GARE Submits Recommendations to UN Working Group on People of African Descent

International

GARE Submits Recommendations to UN Working Group on People of African Descent

GARE is excited to share emerging best practices from our network of municipal governments with a growing audience. Over winter break, GARE submitted an issue …

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New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Minnesota

Midwest

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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Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide

National

Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide

GARE is happy to share the "Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide for Putting Ideas into Action.” Over the past decade, a …

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Two New Learning Cohorts to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in California (Bay Area and Southern California)

West

Two New Learning Cohorts to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in California (Bay Area and Southern California)

Advancing Racial Equity: Putting Theory Into Action The Government Alliance on Race and Equity, with support from the California Endowment, is launching two …

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Advancing Racial Equity: The Role of Government (Boston)

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Advancing Racial Equity: The Role of Government (Boston)

Over 150 people committed to racial equity gathered in Boston on October 1st to participate in the “Advancing Racial Equity: the Role of Government” workshop. …

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Midwest

New Report Offers Sweeping Four-Year Plan to 
Increase Racial Equity in Dane County, Wisconsin

The Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) and Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) released a four-year comprehensive plan to increase racial equity in …

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Midwest

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 …

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The Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights: Best Practices in Business and Workforce Inclusion Roundtable

Article by Faith Jackson and Velma Korbel “I’m so happy we’re having this discussion, it’s most needed.” – Kolu Paye, City of Minneapolis (Roundtable …

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Northwest

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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National

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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Northwest

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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Northwest

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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Midwest

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 …

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Midwest

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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National

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

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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Midwest

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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Midwest

#RacialEquityMN: The Convening on Racial Equity

[View the story "#RacialEquityMN: The Convening on Racial Equity" on Storify] …

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