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Raising the Equity Bar for Minneapolis Neighborhoods

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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 …

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[GARE Members] Apply now for GARE’s Spring 2019 North Carolina Implementation and Innovation Fund! 

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[GARE Members] Apply now for GARE’s Spring 2019 North Carolina Implementation and Innovation Fund! 

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) continues to assemble resources from foundations for a GARE Core Members Implementation and Innovation Fund. …

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A financial justice victory that is spreading: San Francisco’s elimination of high pain/low gain criminal justice fees

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A financial justice victory that is spreading: San Francisco’s elimination of high pain/low gain criminal justice fees

By Anne Stuhldreher  Thirty-three year old Jessica Salazar was making good progress. After she got out of jail in San Francisco in 2016, she went to treatment …

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The Power of Partnership – Local Government Combines with Immigrant Advocacy Groups to Provide a National Model on Immigration Policy

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The Power of Partnership – Local Government Combines with Immigrant Advocacy Groups to Provide a National Model on Immigration Policy

After months of community organizing and advocacy, King County, Washington Council adopted a new Immigration Ordinance that protects the privacy and civil …

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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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Increasing accountability to the greater Portland community in Metro’s racial equity work.

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Increasing accountability to the greater Portland community in Metro’s racial equity work.

Metro is the regional government for the greater Portland, Oregon region. This region is nationally recognized for its strong economy, its livability and its …

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[Webinar Recap] How Public Health Agencies Can Support Immigrant and Refugee Communities

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[Webinar Recap] How Public Health Agencies Can Support Immigrant and Refugee Communities

On Tuesday, April 11th, the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) hosted a webinar focused on how public health agencies can support local immigrant and …

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The People Behind the Movement: Vina Kay

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The People Behind the Movement: Vina Kay

Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity in government? Over the past several months, we interviewed practitioners across the country who are …

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GARE Rapid Response Working Group

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GARE Rapid Response Working Group

After the election, the GARE membership network created a Rapid Response Working Group to share information, strategize, and respond to actions from the new …

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The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Developes a 5 Step Community Engagement Planning Guide!

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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 …

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Racial Equity, Youth, Arts and Culture Call for Submissions (Alameda County region)

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Racial Equity, Youth, Arts and Culture Call for Submissions (Alameda County region)

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) will be having our annual membership meeting in Oakland from the evening of May 2nd through late afternoon on …

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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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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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Artists as Change Agents in City of Minneapolis Government

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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 …

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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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The People Behind the Movement: Elizabeth Tolzmann

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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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Talk and Q&A with Rinku Sen!

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Talk and Q&A with Rinku Sen!

As a part of the 2016 California Advancing Racial Equity cohort, we hosted a conversation and Q&A with author, activist, and director of social justice …

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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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Criminal Justice and Equity

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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 …

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City of Dubuque, IA. Partnering to Develop a Community Equity Profile and Scorecard

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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 …

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Project PEACE: City of Tacoma, WA Police Department Partnering for Equity and Community Engagement

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Project PEACE: City of Tacoma, WA Police Department Partnering for Equity and Community Engagement

In order to become agents for advancing racial equity, local governments will often need to change the way they work. One powerful way government agencies can …

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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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Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide

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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)

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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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Advancing Racial Equity: Focusing on Structural Drivers of Inequity within Boys and Men of Color Projects

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Advancing Racial Equity: Focusing on Structural Drivers of Inequity within Boys and Men of Color Projects

The webinar on "Advancing Racial Equity: Focusing on Structural Drivers of Inequity within Boys and Men of Color Projects" on October 2, 2015 highlighted the …

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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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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, …

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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, …

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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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Apology Offered for Destruction of Historic African American Neighborhood

Article by Jane Eastwood On July 17, Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman joined members of the African American community in a ceremony to remember, reconcile and …

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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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Oakland, CA and Causa Justa – Development without Displacement and Housing Protections for Tenants

The City of Oakland, California is facing a major housing crisis. Like many other U.S. cities, issues of gentrification and displacement deeply affect …

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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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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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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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Topics: Jobs/Workforce Equity, Public Safety (Fire, Disaster, Planning & Other Long Range Planning Efforts)Participating Jurisdictions: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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