Register now for the 2019 CA Convening in Oakland, California! GARE Welcomes its newest members!

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Register Now for the 2019 California Convening!

WHEN: September 12th-13th
WHERE: 550 10th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607
COST: $150-$450

The movement for racial equity in California government is growing. Since 2016, nearly 50 local governments, regional agencies, and state departments have participated in GARE cohorts and technical assistance, representing 26.2 million of the state’s residents. It is more critical now than ever before that government plays a leadership role in confronting structural racism. In Oakland, we will come together, share ideas, successes, and challenges, address statewide, regional, and national trends, and develop shared goals and strategies for future racial equity work in California. We are excited that this year’s California Convening will include presentations from and intentional and strategic engagement with community working with participating GARE jurisdictions.

Objectives

Begin development of a 2020-2021 roadmap for racial equity in California, which can shape GARE support in the movement toward racial equity.
Support synergy between local jurisdictions and state agencies to further statewide racial equity work
Identify opportunities for regional synergy
Provide inspiration from California and national leadership via keynote and workshop presentations
Exchange promising practices, network, resolve challenges, and identify opportunities for priority action

Who Should Attend

Representatives from GARE member jurisdictions based in California
Current and recent participants in GARE California Racial Equity Learning Year Cohorts
Current and recent participants in GARE California Racial Equity Implementation Year Cohorts
Jurisdiction representatives from cities and counties contemplating participation in GARE
Interested elected officials from any of the aforementioned categories
Community organizations and representatives working with participating jurisdictions

For more information on the CA Convening, click here.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Mayors Innovation Project Summer 2019 Meeting: $100 Discount for GARE member mayors!

The Mayors Innovation Project is a national learning network, and their Summer 2019 Meeting (August 1 – 3 in Columbia, SC) gives mayors the opportunity to learn from peers and experts from across the country. Topics include reducing and preventing violent crime, youth leadership in local civics andpolicy, opportunity zones, and addressing household financial stability. GARE member mayors (or staff representing a mayor) will receive an exclusive $100 discount!

Learn more and register here using discount code 08012019.

People Behind the Movement

Chuckwuemeka Manning

GARE member Chukwuemeka Manning talks about his impactful work with justice involved residents in Durham, North Carolina, and how GARE helps give a voice to communities of color.

In the News

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Policy Link to launch a first-of its-kind community of practice to accelerate the work of chief equity officers to embed racial equity into public policy. The Chief Equity Officers Policy Network is an 18-month community of practice for local chief equity officers from across the country. For more information, or to apply, click here.

Milwaukee County Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis!

The Waco City Council is putting the issue of racial equity on the front burner after holding a four-hour retreat Thursday on helping the city’s nonwhite majority to catch up in economic and health standards. To read more, click here.

Pittsburgh City Council members Ricky Burgess and Daniel Lavelle on Tuesday introduced a package of legislation aimed at addressing racial and housing inequities, including hiring a full-time policy analyst to work in conjunction with the mayor’s office. To read more, click here.

The Open Society Foundations will award individual grants to former senior-level government officials and staff who have played a significant role in advancing social change. For more information, or to apply for the grant, click here.

Jobs

Are you interested in helping to make Washington State government more equitable and environmentally just? The Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities is seeking culturally humble and outward focused individuals for the following four project positions:

Equity Office Task Force Project Manager—Manages a newly created task force charged with creating a blueprint for a State Office of Equity
Environmental Justice Task Force Project Manager—Manages a newly created task force charged with creating guidance for state agencies on incorporating environmental justice principles into agency work.
Community Outreach Coordinator—Ensures the Equity Office Task Force and Environmental Justice Task Force are informed by meaningful community engagement.
Administrative Assistant—Ensures the Equity Office Task Force and Environmental Justice Task Force receive the administrative support needed to fulfill their responsibilities.

GARE Welcomes its Newest Members:

Oregon Governor’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Town of Chapel Hill, NC

Shasta County, CA

For more information on these, or any of our GARE members, click here.

Help us meet our goal of getting 1,000 organizations across the country make a commitment to advancing racial equity!

Are you committed to Racial Equity?

Join Racial Equity Here, GARE's new, cross-sector platform to align efforts across the country! Racial Equity Here is a movement of jurisdictions, community groups, foundations, businesses and schools committed to three steps forward on racial equity: to LEARN, ACT, and PARTNER, with tools provided.

For more information about our Racial Equity Here, Commit to Action site, or to join the more than 500 organizations that have committed to advancing racial equity, click here.