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Cuyahoga County, OH
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, OH
City of Battle Creek, MI
Kenosha County, WI
Euclid Public Library, OH
City of Lansing, MI
City of Savage, MN
City of Cape Girardeau, MO
City of Stillwater, MN
City of Maumee, OH
City of Lincoln, NE
City of Jackson, MI
Indianapolis-Marion County, IN
Johnson County, Iowa
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Stearns County, Minnesota
City of Columbia, MO
City of Racine, WI
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
City of East Lansing, MI
Village of Flossmoor, IL
City of Akron, OH
City of Chicago, Illinois
The Office of Equity and Racial Justice seeks to achieve equity in the city's service delivery, decision-making, and community engagement. We will do this by …
City of Bloomington, Minnesota
In September of 2016, the City of Bloomington City Council adopted a strategic plan that includes six strategic priorities. Among the six priorities was …
Kent County, Michigan
Through responsible budgeting and thoughtful planning, Kent County government is committed to providing resources and services that promote a high quality of …
Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance on Racial Equity!
The Milwaukee County government has been committed to understanding the link between race, government and health and how their institution has contributed to …
Carver County Health and Human Services, Minnesota
Metropolitan Council of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Equity & Inclusion within Metro Transit is part of the Metropolitan Council, the regional governmental planning agency inMinnesota. We collaborate with …
City of Detroit, Michigan
In summer of 2019 the City of Detroit launched the city’s first Sustainability Plan, the Sustainability Action Agenda (SAA). Equity was centered throughout the …
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
City of Evanston, Illinois
The People Behind the Movement: Toni Newborn
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity in government? We have interviewed practitioners across the country who are working to advance more …
Bringing Equity into the Library: A Conversation with Christy Mulligan, DEI Coordinator for the Hennepin County Library
Libraries are often considered one of the foremost democratic institutions in America. However, the American library system as a whole has struggled with issues …
Macomb County, MI
In 2012,The New Macomb County report emerged out of a discussion between Macomb County Executive Office, Macomb Community College and Data Driven Detroit. This …
City of La Crosse
City of Middleton, WI
The City of Middleton is a vibrant urban ring city on the west side of Madison, the state capital. From 2005-2013, Middleton was honored by Money Magazine and …
City of Lawrence, Kansas
The City of Lawrence has about 100,000 residents, and is 7% Latino, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Multi-racial, and 3% Native American. The City of Lawrence was …
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 …
Cook County, IL
Here is narrative regarding the work Offices Under the President has committed to beginning in 2019 as part of the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for …
The People Behind the Movement: Manisha Paudel
Who are the people leading the movement for racial equity in government? We have interviewed practitioners across the country who are working to advance more …
Peoria, IL
Washtenaw County Launches its One Community Initiative to Advance Racial Equity in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan!
Washtenaw County is one of the wealthiest counties in Michigan, with high incomes and high rankings as one of the most economically vibrant, educated, healthy, …
Saint Paul, MN, City Libraries and Mayor Melvin Carter Propose Eliminating Late Fines!
Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) staff members have been concerned about inequities related to overdue fines for years. The Library has taken many steps to …
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
The City of Cedar Rapids is in the emerging stages of our racial equity initiative. While the Police Department has been actively engaged in various equity …
Washtenaw County Unanimously Passes Equity Policy
Washtenaw County, Michigan has some issues familiar to many GARE communities. We are fairly wealthy, considered top notch for education (thanks to The …
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee’s racial inequities have existed for as long as Milwaukee has had a measurable African American population. While every American metropolitan area …
Chicago Department of Public Health
When we talk about the uneven distribution of resources and opportunities in Chicago, just as in any other city in this country, we are talking about race. …
City of Roseville, Minnesota
The City of Roseville is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where the predictability of success is not based on race or ethnicity. The actions of …
The Flint Report, One Year Later: Setting a Course for Long-Term Change
By Agustin V. Arbulu, Director-Michigan Department of Civil Rights In February 2017, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission released their groundbreaking …
Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN
We at Hennepin County Library believe that access to information is a fundamental right and is essential to an informed society. One of the core missions of the …
Kansas City, MO
The City of Kansas City is looking to expand its internal racial equity work throughout its City departments. Taking the lead in this endeavor is the Kansas …
Fourth Judicial District Court, Hennepin County, MN
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 …
GARE gathers leaders from across Wisconsin for Advancing Racial Equity: The Role of Government in Appleton, Wisconsin
On March 7, GARE sponsored “Advancing Racial Equity: The Role of Government” in Appleton, Wisconsin. The event brought together 95 leaders from government, …
The People Behind the Movement: Jessica Kingston
Q: Let’s start by talking about your current position. Can you describe your current role? I am the Director of the Department of Human Rights and Equal …
Visit St. Paul, St. Paul Minnesota
Visit Saint Paul is the official convention & visitors bureau for Minnesota's capital city of Saint Paul. The mission of the organization is to generate …
City of Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota: Our community is stronger when we all do better. Racial equity is key to that strength. Rochester will be a community where everyone …
City of Richfield, Minnesota
The City of Richfield, Minnesota, population 36,557, is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis and a historically residential community. The City benefits from its …
City of Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka strives to be a community where all people have a sense of belonging and potential for success. However, we recognize there is a history of …
Moving from Rhetoric to Results: Minneapolis Creates Division of Race and Equity
By Elizabeth Glidden, Former Ward 8 City Council Member for the City of Minneapolis. Elizabeth Glidden served Council Member for the City of Minneapolis from …
Advancing Racial Equity – Putting Theory into Action: 2018 learning year 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 …
City of Des Moines, Iowa
The City of Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa, and is home to ethnically and racially diverse residents. Through PlanDSM, our Comprehensive Plan, we have …
Advancing and Promoting Racial Equity on the rise in the Midwest!
By: Gordon Goodwin and Manisha Paudel The 3rd floor of Madison Public Library was filled with over 100 local government and non-profit organization leaders …
Libraries Take Action to Advance Racial Equity (Part 2 of 3)
Saint Paul, Minnesota ABOUT THIS SERIES: The GARE Libraries Interest works to develop the capacity of libraries to make racial equity a priority within …
Libraries Take Action to Advance Racial Equity (Part 3 of 3)
Madison, Wisconsin ABOUT THIS SERIES: The GARE Libraries Interest works to develop the capacity of libraries to make racial equity a priority within libraries, …
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 …
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 …
League of MN Cities President’s Award honors the 2016 Advancing Racial Equity Cohort
The League of Minnesota Cities President’s award provides the opportunity for the outgoing President, at his or her discretion, to recognize the efforts …
Washtenaw County Public Health Department Works to Break the School-to-Prison Pipeline
By Stephen Wade, MUP, Health Equity Policy Analyst, Washtenaw County Public Health July 2017 Washtenaw County Public Health had heard the anecdotes about …
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 …
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 …
Learn How Bloomington is Advancing Racial Equity
Bloomington participated in the 2016 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort, and has assembled another team for the introductory 2017 Minnesota cohort, as …
The City of Edina Commits to Joining GARE
Edina is participating in the 2017 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity introductory cohort. Watch this video to learn more about why Edina committed to joining …
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
White Bear Lake is participating in the 2017 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity introductory cohort. …
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 …
League of Minnesota Cities
The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) is a state municipal league, providing effective advocacy, expert analysis, and trusted guidance for all Minnesota cities. …
Shoreview, Minnesota
Demographics are changing both within the Shoreview community and nationwide. Shoreview wishes to remain a community that is welcoming and inclusive to all, and …
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 …
Edina, Minnesota
The city of Edina seeks to build racial equity in order to advance the principles set forth in the city’s 2015 Vision statement, which provides: “Edina holds a …
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 …
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 …
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Golden Valley is a dynamic first-ring suburb of more than 20,000 residents. Its proximity to downtown Minneapolis and access to four major arterial roadways …
The People Behind the Movement: Kevin Frazell
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 …
St. Anthony, Minnesota
St. Anthony’s racial equity initiative was put in motion after an officer-involved shooting in July of 2016. The aftermath of the incident was shared on social …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
[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 …
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Uses Racial Equity Tool on Code Enforcement Procedure
The city of Brooklyn Park has been participating in GARE’s 2016 Advancing Racial Equity learning cohort throughout 2016. In addition, Brooklyn Park’s Code …
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 …
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minnesota
Before building out an initiative agency-wide, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) racial equity work team began with several pilot projects, …
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth is a seaport city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Saint Louis County. …
Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 38,018 at the 2010 census. Maplewood is ten minutes …
St Louis Park, Minnesota
St. Louis Park participated in the 2016 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort, and has assembled another team for the introductory 2017 Minnesota cohort, as …
Mankato, Minnesota
The City of Mankato dedicated resources to advancing racial equity beginning in 2016. Six city employees and the Executive Director of the Greater Mankato …
Red Wing, Minnesota
Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, on the Mississippi River. The population was 16,459 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of …
Hopkins, Minnesota
Hopkins is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, located west of Minneapolis. The city is four square miles in size and is surrounded by …
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, upstream from downtown …
Bloomington, Minnesota
The City of Bloomington, MN. is a changing community. As local demographics continue to shift, the City acknowledges the importance of taking leadership in …