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“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...

Narratives on Poverty

Posted on March 26, 2021

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. Read all of Matt's other articles at the Social Justice --> Government homepage. How do we in local government tell stories concerning the poor? On a national scale, it’s a pretty bleak picture. The poor are depicted...

Research: Managerial Experiences of Women City Managers in the United States

Posted on March 16, 2021

Study Title: Managerial Experiences of Women City Managers in the United States Principal Investigator: Dr. Sebawit G. Bishu To understand why women are underrepresented in leadership roles in government it is essential to study the lived experiences of the women occupying these roles. Doing so can enlighten government and leadership about ways to address barriers that women encounter, consequently...

Ethics, Equity, and Planning

Posted on March 16, 2021

This post was shared anonymously by an ELGL member. I am honored and proud to serve my community. It is a beautiful town, rich in natural and historic beauty. We value our history and have strong historic district guidelines in place to preserve the historic fabric of our community. Our historic district guidelines, like in...

What Allyship Means to Me?

Posted on March 11, 2021

This article is part of our Black History Month (and Beyond) content series and was written by Ashley Copeland, Communications Manager for Newnan City. Connect with Ashley on Twitter or LinkedIn. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. True story. I once had a colleague of mine pose a...

Allies in the Stream

Posted on March 5, 2021

This article is part of our Black History Month 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 year 2020 will be remembered for many things, among them being the months-long grassroots activism which took place in...

Law Enforcement, Social Justice, Resources

Posted on February 26, 2021

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. Read all of Matt's other articles at the Social Justice --> Government homepage. To start with the elephant in the room, law enforcement and social justice are widely seen as being at odds in today’s world. Advocates...

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Government: Chapter 3

Posted on February 25, 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 3: Listening to Insights with an Equity Lens Welcome back to the third chapter of...

A Seat at the Table

Posted on February 25, 2021

This article is part of our Black History Month content series and was submitted by J.C. Hudgison. Connect with J.C. on email or Twitter. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. Being involved with local government for the last twelve years, I have learned the importance of minorities having a seat...