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The People Behind the Movement: Kevin Frazell

The People Behind the Movement: Kevin Frazell

March 22, 2017

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 …

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Building a Welcoming City in Spite of Unwelcoming Executive Orders on Immigration

Building a Welcoming City in Spite of Unwelcoming Executive Orders on Immigration

March 21, 2017

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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Senior Policy Analyst for, the City of Tacoma, Office of Equity and Human Rights, Manisha Paudel asks, Is it okay to not know?

Senior Policy Analyst for, the City of Tacoma, Office of Equity and Human Rights, Manisha Paudel asks, Is it okay to not know?

March 1, 2017

A recent event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr started with the U.S. national anthem, sung by an amazing young African American gentleman. It …

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The People Behind the Movement: Diana Falchuk

The People Behind the Movement: Diana Falchuk

March 1, 2017

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 …

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Artists as Change Agents in City of Minneapolis Government

Artists as Change Agents in City of Minneapolis Government

February 21, 2017

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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Richmond, California, Removes Barriers to Housing for People With Past Criminal Convicitons

Richmond, California, Removes Barriers to Housing for People With Past Criminal Convicitons

February 21, 2017

GARE jurisdiction, Richmond, CA — part of the Northern California Cohort— continues their work to advance racial equity. Modeled after other major city …

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The People Behind the Movement: Joy Marsh Stephens

The People Behind the Movement: Joy Marsh Stephens

February 9, 2017

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 …

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The People Behind the Movement: Jane Eastwood

The People Behind the Movement: Jane Eastwood

February 2, 2017

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 …

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City of Seattle – Turning Commitment into Action

City of Seattle – Turning Commitment into Action

January 9, 2017

Turning Commitment into Action (TCA) is a free racial equity learning cohort designed to give organizations of all kinds and sizes the tools they need to turn …

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[Sharing our Field of Practice] Boston Kicks-Off Racial Equity Initiative

[Sharing our Field of Practice] Boston Kicks-Off Racial Equity Initiative

January 3, 2017

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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[Webinar] Applying the Racial Equity Tool

[Webinar] Applying the Racial Equity Tool

January 3, 2017

In 2016, GARE partnered with Bay Area Health Inequities Initiatives (BAHII) on a series of webinars on racial equity and government. In this webinar, GARE …

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[Webinar] Contracting for Equity

[Webinar] Contracting for Equity

January 3, 2017

In 2016, GARE partnered with Bay Area Health Inequities Initiatives (BAHII) on a series of webinars on racial equity and government. In this webinar, GARE …

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[WEBINAR] Advancing Workforce Equity

[WEBINAR] Advancing Workforce Equity

January 3, 2017

In 2016, GARE partnered with the Bay Area Health Inequities Initiatives (BAHII) on a series of webinars on racial equity and government. In this webinar, …

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City of Portland Launches Racial Equity Toolkit

City of Portland Launches Racial Equity Toolkit

December 6, 2016

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 …

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The People Behind the Movement: Elizabeth Tolzmann

The People Behind the Movement: Elizabeth Tolzmann

December 6, 2016

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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[Cohort] Advancing Racial Equity: putting theory into action 2017 learning cohorts for local and regional government in Minnesota

[Cohort] Advancing Racial Equity: putting theory into action 2017 learning cohorts for local and regional government in Minnesota

December 6, 2016

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 …

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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Uses Racial Equity Tool on Code Enforcement Procedure

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Uses Racial Equity Tool on Code Enforcement Procedure

November 28, 2016

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 …

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Iowa City Releases its Annual Racial Equity Report

Iowa City Releases its Annual Racial Equity Report

November 28, 2016

Iowa City’s Racial Equity Report provides data on the racial demographics of youth and adult interactions with law enforcement, City board and commission …

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Arts Are a Strategy to Build Racial Equity

Arts Are a Strategy to Build Racial Equity

November 28, 2016

Presented by Randy Engstrom, director Seattle Office of Arts & Culture at NY Community Trust, November 16, 2016 Today we are in the middle of an historic …

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Talk and Q&A with Rinku Sen!

Talk and Q&A with Rinku Sen!

October 17, 2016

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.

[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.

October 17, 2016

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

How Seattle is Bringing Equity into the Environmental Movement

October 6, 2016

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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[Press Release] Announcing the “Inclusive Democracy” Track at Facing Race National Conference

[Press Release] Announcing the “Inclusive Democracy” Track at Facing Race National Conference

August 23, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brennan DuBose media@raceforward.org ANNOUNCING “INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY” TRACK AT FACING RACE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Race …

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Launching a Racial Equity Initiative: An interview with former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels

Launching a Racial Equity Initiative: An interview with former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels

August 9, 2016

Political leadership is a key factor in the success of launching and institutionalizing a racial equity initiative within government. With the political capital …

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Champions of Change for Climate Equity

Champions of Change for Climate Equity

July 19, 2016

On July 17, 2016 the White House celebrated ten Champions of Change for Climate Equity, including two sustainability change makers who are a part of the Urban …

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Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability Webinar

Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability Webinar

July 19, 2016

If you missed our recent webinar, “Achieving Equity with Results-Based Accountability,” you’re in luck! We recorded the webinar and it is available for you to …

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Portland Metro Moves Forward with Racial Equity

Portland Metro Moves Forward with Racial Equity

July 19, 2016

In a short but powerful meeting on June 23, elected Metro Council members unanimously approved Metro’s first-ever Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, …

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Woodbury, MN is participating in the Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort

Woodbury, MN is participating in the Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity cohort

May 15, 2016

The town of Woodbury, MN is participating in the Minnesota Advancing Racial Equity: Putting Theory Into Action year-long learning cohort for local and regional …

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Criminal Justice and Equity

Criminal Justice and Equity

April 23, 2016

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

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

April 19, 2016

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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Minnesota Cohort Launch Event

Minnesota Cohort Launch Event

February 11, 2016

Advancing Racial Equity: Minnesota Cohort Launch Event …

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New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Northern California

New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Northern California

January 11, 2016

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) is happy to announce the launch of a learning cohort of governmental jurisdictions in the Bay Area that will …

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GARE Submits Recommendations to UN Working Group on People of African Descent

GARE Submits Recommendations to UN Working Group on People of African Descent

January 8, 2016

GARE is excited to share emerging best practices from our network of municipal governments with a growing audience. Over winter break, GARE submitted an issue …

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Workforce Equity!

Workforce Equity!

January 6, 2016

This webinar has passed. View recording → Engaging Local Government Leaders and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity join together to offer a …

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

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

December 30, 2015

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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Contracting for Equity: Best Local Government Practices that Advance Racial Equity in Government Contracting and Procurement

Contracting for Equity: Best Local Government Practices that Advance Racial Equity in Government Contracting and Procurement

December 1, 2015

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) joined forces with the Insight Center for Community Economic Development and author Tim Lohrentz to produce …

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New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Minnesota

New Learning Cohort to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in Minnesota

November 16, 2015

Advancing Racial Equity: Putting Theory Into Action A learning cohort for local and regional government in Minnesota The Government Alliance on Race and …

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Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan

Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan

November 14, 2015

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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GARE joins forces with Center for Social Inclusion and Haas Institute for a Fair & Inclusive Society

GARE joins forces with Center for Social Inclusion and Haas Institute for a Fair & Inclusive Society

November 9, 2015

Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) is now a joint project of Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) and Haas Institute for a Fair & Inclusive …

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Racial Equity Toolkit: An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity

Racial Equity Toolkit: An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity

October 30, 2015

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is pleased to share the new “Racial Equity Toolkit: An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity”. Racial equity tools are …

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Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide

Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide

October 22, 2015

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)

Two New Learning Cohorts to Advance Governing for Racial Equity in California (Bay Area and Southern California)

October 20, 2015

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)

Advancing Racial Equity: The Role of Government (Boston)

October 20, 2015

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

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

October 3, 2015

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

September 14, 2015

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

September 14, 2015

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

August 18, 2015

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 City of Madison’s 2015 Human Resources Equity Report: Advancing Racial Equity in the City Workforce

August 14, 2015

City and local governments have enormous opportunity to advance racial equity within the workforce. As noted in the Government Alliance’s recent publication …

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The Job Assistance Ordinance: Expanding Opportunity for Workers in Seattle

August 11, 2015

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

August 11, 2015

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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The Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights: Best Practices in Business and Workforce Inclusion Roundtable

July 25, 2015

Article by Faith Jackson and Velma Korbel “I’m so happy we’re having this discussion, it’s most needed.” – Kolu Paye, City of Minneapolis (Roundtable …

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[VIDEO] Summit on Race and Inclusion 2015 Panel

June 10, 2015

Moving Beyond Bias at the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance Summit, March 2015. This panel discussed moving beyond bias, providing all participants the …

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Minimum Qualifications: Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection Advancing Racial Equity in Multnomah County

June 8, 2015

Screening people in, not screening people out. This is the goal of the new Minimum Qualifications: Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection document produced …

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The Metropolitan Council: Advancing Racial Equity in Parks Through Community Voice

June 2, 2015

Picnics, walking, fishing, playing on the playground. These are just a few of the activities that Minneapolis-Saint Paul region park-goers enjoy when visiting …

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Seattle’s Women’s Refugee Institute: Transforming Community-Police Relations

May 12, 2015

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

April 15, 2015

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

April 14, 2015

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

April 12, 2015

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

April 12, 2015

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

March 15, 2015

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

March 15, 2015

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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Governing for Racial Equity Conference 2015

March 15, 2015

Registration is now open for the Governing for Racial Equity Conference being held in Seattle, Washington from June 11 – 12, 2015 at the Washington State …

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Local Government Budgeting and Racial Equity Webinar

March 15, 2015

The National Collaborative for Health Equity and the Government Alliance on Race and Equity co-sponsored a webinar on March 23, 2015. Contents Welcome  …

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Video: Using a Racial Equity Toolkit

March 15, 2015

This video features Julie Nelson, Director of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and former Director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and Glenn …

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Video: The Convening on Racial Equity

August 28, 2014

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges and Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman co-hosted a convening of government and community leaders from throughout the country in …

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Materials from the Convening on Racial Equity (Twin Cities, MN – August 2014)

Materials from the Convening on Racial Equity (Twin Cities, MN – August 2014)

August 20, 2014

Opening Plenary True Democracy? Racial Equity Opportunities for Government and Our Communities Presentation by Glenn Harris, President, Center for Social …

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#RacialEquityMN: The Convening on Racial Equity

August 7, 2014

[View the story "#RacialEquityMN: The Convening on Racial Equity" on Storify] …

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