Register for the Midwest Convening on Racial Equity in Chicago on April 25^th.

The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), the Center for Social Inclusion, and Communities United are pleased to announce a Midwest Convening on Racial Equity that will bring together people from government, community organizations, and leaders from across the Midwest region

The Convening will feature local and national leaders on racial equity, including Glenn Harris and Simran Noor from the Center for Social Inclusion; Alderman Sawyer, Chicago, IL; Commissioner Garcia, Cook County, IL; Leon Andrews, Racial Equity and Leadership Initiative, National League of Cities; and Jennifer B. Ringold, Deputy Superintendent, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; Julie Nelson and Dwayne Marsh from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE).

We’ll have a dozen workshops that feature experts from the field who are working to transform government and advance racial equity. Registration deadline is April 20^th.

The Summit on Race and Equity: A Call to Government and Community

• Date: May 16^th-17^th, 2016
• Time: Sign-in and breakfast begins at 7:30 am; programming from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Location: Curry Student Center, Northeastern University
• Registration: $175 ($150 for teams of 5), with scholarships available