It is essential to achieve some degree of shared understanding, when using the most common terms. In this way, the quality of dialogue and discourse on race can be enhanced.

Guidance on identifying structural racism and implementing equitable practices

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ICMA joined diversity, equity and inclusion staff from Norfolk, Virginia, and Kalamazoo, Michigan, for Inclusive Economic Growth, a webinar on the importance of economic inclusion and economic mobility, including an outline of the process of rightsizing an inclusive economic development strategy to pilot in your organization.

On its third try will the Supreme Court rule that the First Amendment Free Speech Clause may trump non-discriminations laws/ordinances in some instances?

Presentation Materials from the webinar on Feb 23, 2022

Your DEI efforts could be the missing piece of the employment puzzle that sets your organization apart.

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In your local government’s efforts to elevate your equity work, you may come across a term that is unfamiliar to you. Review this glossary of terms. It’s crucial that we all have a working knowledge of this terminology.