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City of Delaware, OH

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Indianapolis-Marion County, IN

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Johnson County, Iowa

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Lancaster County, Nebraska

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Stearns County, Minnesota

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City of Columbia, MO

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City of Racine, WI

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Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

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Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

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City of East Lansing, MI

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Village of Flossmoor, IL

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City of Akron, OH

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City of Chicago, Illinois

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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 …

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City of Bloomington, Minnesota

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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 …

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Kent County, Michigan

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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 …

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Carver County Health and Human Services, Minnesota

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Carver County Health and Human Services, Minnesota

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Metropolitan Council of Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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 …

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City of Detroit, Michigan

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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 …

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

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City of Evanston, Illinois

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City of Evanston, Illinois

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Macomb County, MI

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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 …

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City of La Crosse

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City of La Crosse

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City of Middleton, WI

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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 …

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City of Lawrence, Kansas

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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 …

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Cook County, IL

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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 …

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Peoria, IL

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Peoria, IL

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City of Cedar Rapids, IA

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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 …

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Milwaukee County

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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 …

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Chicago Department of Public Health

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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. …

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City of Roseville, Minnesota

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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 …

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Hennepin County Library, Hennepin County, MN

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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 …

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Kansas City, MO

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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 …

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Fourth Judicial District Court, Hennepin County, MN

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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 …

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Visit St. Paul, St. Paul Minnesota

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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 …

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City of Rochester, Minnesota

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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 …

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City of Richfield, Minnesota

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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 …

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City of Minnetonka, Minnesota

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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 …

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City of Des Moines, Iowa

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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 …

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White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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White Bear Lake, Minnesota

White Bear Lake is participating in the 2017 Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity introductory cohort. …

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League of Minnesota Cities

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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. …

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Shoreview, Minnesota

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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 …

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Edina, Minnesota

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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 …

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Golden Valley, Minnesota

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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 …

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St. Anthony, Minnesota

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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 …

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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minnesota

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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, …

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Duluth, Minnesota

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Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth is a seaport city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Saint Louis County. …

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Maplewood, Minnesota

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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 …

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St Louis Park, Minnesota

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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 …

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Mankato, Minnesota

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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 …

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Red Wing, Minnesota

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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 …

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Hopkins, Minnesota

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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 …

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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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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 …

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Bloomington, Minnesota

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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 …

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Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

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Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Brooklyn Center is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The city is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River on the northwest border of …

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Washtenaw County, Michigan

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Washtenaw County, Michigan

Washtenaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 344,791. The county seat is Ann Arbor. The county …

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State of Minnesota

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State of Minnesota

Minnesota is a midwestern U.S. state bordering Canada and Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. It’s famously home to more than 10,000 lakes, including …

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Ramsey County, Minnesota

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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Ramsey County is a county located in Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 508,640, making it the second-most populous county in Minnesota. …

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Northfield, Minnesota

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Northfield, Minnesota

The City of Northfield values all members of their community and recognizes the demographic makeup of their citizens will continue to change. Therefore, the …

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Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Michigan

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Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Michigan

The Department of Civil Rights investigates and resolves discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote …

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Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Hennepin County, Minnesota

Hennepin County has an enormous opportunity to address racial disparities and make strides toward racial equity for the local population. The county is home to …

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

The City of Grand Rapids believes in and relies on racial equity values to eliminate structural racism to ensure equitable opportunities and outcomes in their …

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Ottawa County, Michigan

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Ottawa County, Michigan

In the past several years, Ottawa County has contracted with Lakeshore's Ethnic Diversity Alliance (LEDA) to assist in building capacity to promote racial …

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Iowa City, Iowa

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Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City first began addressing inequalities by creating a Human Rights Commission (HRC) in 1963 to study the problems of the relationships of the various …

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

The City of Minneapolis’ racial equity work has evolved from several fronts. The Department of Civil Rights was one of the first departments to explicitly …

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Metropolitan Council, Minnesota

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Metropolitan Council, Minnesota

The metropolitan Minneapolis-St. Paul region has some of the largest disparities along racial and ethnic lines among similar regions. In response to this …

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Dane County, Wisconsin

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Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County began its intentional work towards racial equity in 2008 when Governor Jim Doyle established a commission and produced a report on racial …

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Dubuque, Iowa

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Dubuque, Iowa

The City of Dubuque’s commitment to addressing racial equity has increased as our local population has become more racially and ethnically diverse. As early as …

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Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Saint Paul, Minnesota

The City of Saint Paul joined GARE in 2015, under the leadership of Mayor Chris Coleman. Focusing on its internal operations, the Saint Paul began developing a …

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Madison, Wisconsin

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Madison, Wisconsin

Beginning in 2013, Madison began working on issues of racial equity from the inside out. A focus on racial and health equity started in the Public Health …

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