At a September 14th Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners meeting, powerful public testimony from employees who described their experiences at …
Results for Racial Equity Tool Release
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity announces a new tool, Racial Equity: Getting to Results, developed to assist jurisdictions use a racial equity lens …
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 …
Ontario launches anti-racism strategic plan
With 14 million people, Ontario is rich in diversity, innovation and opportunity. It is estimated that by 2031, 40% of our province’s overall population will be …
[Webinar Recap] Developing a Racial Equity Action Plan
On Tuesday, July 25th, the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) hosted a webinar focused on how jurisdictions can sharpen their programs and policies …
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, …
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 …
How King County Built a Strategic Plan for Equity and Social Justice
Operationalizing and prioritizing equity – including an explicit focus on racial equity and social justice – are core strategies to ensuring transformative …
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: 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 …
[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 …
Iowa City Releases its Annual Racial Equity Report
Iowa City’s Racial Equity Report provides data on the racial demographics of youth and adult interactions with law enforcement, City board and commission …
[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 …
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 …
Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability Webinar
If you missed our recent webinar, “Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability,” you’re in luck! We recorded the webinar and it is available for you to …
Portland Metro Moves Forward with Racial Equity
In a short but powerful meeting on June 23, elected Metro Council members unanimously approved Metro’s first-ever Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, …
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 …
City of Dubuque, IA. Partnering to Develop a Community Equity Profile and Scorecard
While government plays a crucial role in advancing racial equity, the complexities of institutional and structural racism also require strategies that span …
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 …
Workforce Equity!
This webinar has passed. View recording → Engaging Local Government Leaders and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity join together to offer a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How the Public Sector Can Push For Racial Equity Through Energy Policy Reform
By Anthony Giancatarino, Center for Social Inclusion We don’t often think about moving a racial equity agenda through state or local energy policies. Yet, …
The Twin Cities Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute: Using Board and Commission Appointments to Advance Racial Equity
Boards and commissions are important bodies for impacting communities at the regional and local levels. They are instrumental in shaping key policy decisions, …
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 …
Minimum Qualifications: Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection Advancing Racial Equity in Multnomah County
Screening people in, not screening people out. This is the goal of the new Minimum Qualifications: Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection document produced …
The Metropolitan Council: Advancing Racial Equity in Parks Through Community Voice
Picnics, walking, fishing, playing on the playground. These are just a few of the activities that Minneapolis-Saint Paul region park-goers enjoy when visiting …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …