Exclusive Content: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Anti-Racism & Local Gov: Equity as an Experience

Posted on May 16, 2021

Local governments throughout the nation are understanding the critical importance of creating robust equity and inclusion efforts with communities of color at the forefront. Equity transformation efforts are a major undertaking. Does your organization need help refining and evaluating your equity efforts? Or are you stuck on how to get this type of effort of...

Ignite your Spark! Women’s Leadership Cohort

Posted on May 16, 2021

“When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” - Audre Lorde. ELGL, in partnership with Raftelis, presents our first ever Women's Leadership Cohort! In this program we aim to help women at all levels of local government...

Podcast: Civil Rights & Racial Equity with Joshua Barr, Des Moines, IA

Posted on May 14, 2021

Joshua Barr Director of Civil and Human Rights City of Des Moines, IA LinkedIn | Twitter Breaking bread, building bridges. Joshua Barr, Director of Civil & Human Rights at the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to discuss his work with the City, including his Emmy Award-winning documentary. He talked about the engagement...

We Can Never Go Back to Before

Posted on May 14, 2021

Today's Buzz is by Jenny Kosek (Twitter and LinkedIn), Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of West Allis, Wisconsin. What I'm Reading: Radium Girls by Kate Moore What I'm Listening To: Radiolab What I'm Watching: Shrill ________________________ In the 1997 blockbuster musical “Ragtime,” characters from across social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds encounter the upheaval and evolution...

Privilege within DEI

Posted on April 23, 2021

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, local government professional in transition. This article was written for the Hard Conversations about Racial Equity Cohort. Read all of Matt's other articles at the Social Justice --> Government homepage. I’ve spoken about my privilege before on ELGL. I wrote about it in my first post...

Improving American Cities through Urban Parks

Posted on April 21, 2021

U.S.'s first city park, built in 1634 Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Rebecca Cormier, Government Technology Consultant – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am reading: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie What I am listening to: Armchair Expert podcast What I am watching: The Other Two With...

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Government: Chapter 4

Posted on April 13, 2021

Photo by Kalea Morgan on Unsplash This series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Government was written by Vince Vu. Stay tuned for the five-part series on Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in Government. Read Chapter One. And Chapter Two. Chapter Three. Chapter 4: Building a Culture of Action to Improve DEIB in your Organization Welcome...

DEI in Local Government: Ensuring Transformative Pragmatism

Posted on April 13, 2021

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Aline Alves da Costa, Content Creator at the Wyoming Liberty Group. You can connect with her via LinkedIn, Twitter or follow her life adventures on IG. What I’m reading:. I am reading Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey, I am reading The Power of showing up (a great book for parents!),...

Photograph shows bust of Shirley Chisholm in Black and White

“Service is the Rent You Pay for Room on This Earth” -Shirley Chisholm

Posted on March 31, 2021

This article is part of our Black History Month (and beyond) content series and was submitted by Jamilah Stephens. Connect with Jamilah on email or LinkedIn. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. The annual celebrations of Black History and Women’s History Months offer opportunities to recognize trailblazing women whose contributions...