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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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Anne Arundel County, MD

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Tompkins County is a college town community located in Central New York. As a community we pride ourselves on the various ways we are diverse and inclusive, yet …

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Free Library of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Free Library of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Free Library of Philadelphia seeks to employ a diverse team of staff reflective of the City’s broad spectrum of ages, ethnicities, disabilities, gender …

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City of Norfolk, Virginia

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Douglas County, Kansas

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Douglas County, Kansas

Douglas County hopes to follow the lead of our largest city and the county seat, the City of Lawrence, in joining GARE in hopes of advancing a consistent and …

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City of Nashville, Tennessee

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City of Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville’s Office of Arts & Culture (Metro Arts) believes ALL Nashvillians should be able to participate in a creative life; and that the arts drive a …

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DC Department of Energy and Environment

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City of College Park, Maryland

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City of College Park, Maryland

ABOUT THE CITY:The eighth largest city in Maryland, College Park’s population is 31,274 (2013). Comprising approximately six square miles, theCity is located …

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Baltimore, Maryland

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New York State Department of Health

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New York State Department of Health

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is committed to supporting efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities and championing health equity is among …

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City of Pittsburgh

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City of Pittsburgh

The City of Pittsburgh's' plan to implement a racial equity tool kit into each city department is to launch a  program within the government to train, collect …

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Just Say No to Siloes: How the “One Fairfax” Plan Facilitates Inter-Agency Collaboration

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Just Say No to Siloes: How the “One Fairfax” Plan Facilitates Inter-Agency Collaboration

Institutional Analysis Fairfax County, VA departmental leaders took a giant step towards addressing racial inequity in the county juvenile justice system …

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Alexandria, VA

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Alexandria, VA

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Council of the District of Columbia

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Council of the District of Columbia

As the central and chief policy-making body for the District of Columbia, the Council’s mission is to provide strong, innovative and effective leadership for …

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Lancaster, PA

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Lancaster, PA

The City of Lancaster is comprised of 60,000 residents – 40 percent Latino (largely from Puerto Rico), 17 percent African American, and the remaining non-Latino …

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Department of Equity & Inclusion, City of Cambridge

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Department of Equity & Inclusion, City of Cambridge

The Department of Equity & Inclusion upholds and reaffirms the City’s position and commitment to equal employment opportunity, and assists in creating and …

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Watch Chief Equity Officer for Fairfax County, Virginia, Karla Bruce, and  GARE Co-Director, Julie Nelson’s presentation: The Role of Government in Advancing Racial Equity

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Watch Chief Equity Officer for Fairfax County, Virginia, Karla Bruce, and  GARE Co-Director, Julie Nelson’s presentation: The Role of Government in Advancing Racial Equity

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) was pleased to be a part of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers 6-part learning series …

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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh, PA

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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh, PA

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh's economic development agency, committed to creating jobs, expanding the City's …

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Making a Statement: Takoma Park, MD, is Making DecisionsThrough a Racial Equity Lens

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Making a Statement: Takoma Park, MD, is Making DecisionsThrough a Racial Equity Lens

In January 2016, the Takoma Park, MD,  City Council began its annual retreat much like it had traditionally done: a check in on the status of major projects, an …

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

The mission of Allegheny County's Maternal and Child Health Department is to begin developing a ‘health equity lens’ for every provider in Allegheny County that …

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City of New York, New York

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City of New York, New York

Under the leadership of Mayor Bill de Blasio, equity has been central to the City’s governing approach.  In 2015, the de Blasio Administration set out its …

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Equity in Government Services: How the City of Philadelphia Utilized a Racial Equity Analysis to Inform Internal Resource Allocation and Drive External Outcomes

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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 & …

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The People Behind the Movement: Nefertiri Sickout

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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 …

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Philadelphia Finalizes Racial Equity Action Plan to Drive Equity Efforts

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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, …

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Takoma Park, Maryland

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Takoma Park, Maryland

Takoma Park joined GARE as a core member in May of 2017. The month before, City Council passed a resolution—which was introduced by Councilmember Jarrett …

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Brookline, Massachusetts

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Brookline, Massachusetts

The Town of Brookline is committed to embracing the diversity of its community. It recognizes that individuals of color and other marginalized groups face …

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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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[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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District of Columbia, DC

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Richmond, Virginia

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Richmond, Virginia

The City of Richmond joins GARE, building on Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s continuing emphasis on equity issues since taking office in December 2016. He has …

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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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%, …

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Montgomery County, Maryland

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Montgomery County, Maryland

We are at the beginning of our racial equity journey and are in the midst of developing Racial Equity legislation. After passing a resolution to implement a …

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City of Burlington, VT

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Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston, Massachusetts

Over the next thirteen years, Boston is projected to have over 700,000 residents, making planning for city housing, transportation, and infrastructure a …

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Baltimore Bureau of Budget & Management Research

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Baltimore Bureau of Budget & Management Research

The conversation of equity in government has been growing in Baltimore for several years, with the Department of Health's focus on health equity and the …

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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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