The City of Portland Office of Equity and Human Rights presented a report to City Council on the first 6 years of the office. Jeff Selby, OEHR’s talented …
Topic: Civil Rights / Human Rights
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 …
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 …
[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 …
City of Portland Launches Racial Equity Toolkit
In late September, 2016, the City of Portland’s Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) launched its Racial Equity Toolkit (RET) during training sessions …