Home Member Center Race, Equity, and Social Justice ICMA works to achieve equity and social justice, to affirm human dignity, and to improve the quality of life for the individual and the community. GET STARTED ON YOUR EQUITY JOURNEY Tools and Research Learning Opportunities Glossary of Terms Podcasts Audiocast Series Race and Social Justice Resources Courageous Conversations Equity Officer Institute Equity and Inclusion Resources Equity Officer Summit Leadership Institute on Race, Equity and Inclusion MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Actions ICMA is taking on racial equity and social justice. READ MORE IN THIS SECTION Native and Indigenous Leaders Leading in Local Government Equity Officers in Local Government Progress Report: ICMA Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion NEW! ICMA's DEI Interactive Timeline: The Past, Present and Future Wednesday Keynote Yvonne Camus: High-Performing Teams Cross the Finish Line Together Native and Indigenous Leaders Leading in Local Government Courageous Conversation Series Read more ICMA has made a focused commitment to Race, Equity, and Social Justice in all forms, as a means to achieving thriving communities. ICMA works to achieve equity and social justice, to affirm human dignity, and to improve the quality of life for the individual and the community. MISSION VISION PARTNERS AND AFFILIATES CONTACT US ICMA EXECUTIVE BOARD STATEMENT REGARDING SYSTEMIC RACISM DECLARATION OF IDEALS MORAL AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP 2021 ICMA COMMUNITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARD WINNERS City of Livingston, Montana: Livingston Equity Project 2021 Community Equity & Inclusion Award: Under 10,000 Population City of Monrovia, California: Neighborhood Treasures 2021 Community Equity & Inclusion Award: 10,000-49,999 Population City of Eugene, Oregon: Young Women's Fire Camp 2021 Community Equity & Inclusion Award: 50,000 and Greater Population PM Magazine, October 2021 The Awards Issue, celebrating the 2021 ICMA Local Government Excellence Awards Read more PM MAGAZINE PM Magazine, February 2021 Black Leadership in Local Government Living History Conversations with Courageous Leaders ETHICS MATTER! Equity and Social Justice Ideals for the profession [PM Magazine, August 2020] PM Magazine, September 2021 Equity and Inclusion PM Magazine, September 2020 The 2020 Local Government Excellence Awards Issue Moments of Change: Leading with Courage and Commitment for Racial and Social Justice A late-breaking special edition of PM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Native and Indigenous Leaders Leading in Local Government Courageous Conversation Series Equity Officers in Local Government ICMA Courageous Conversation Series ICMA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ON RACE, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Kettering Foundation and the National Civic League Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion The application period is open for the FY22 session. Note: deadline has been extended. Application: Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion ICMA / Kettering Foundation / National Civic League Progress Report: ICMA Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion Engaging citizens to solve community problems ICMA EQUITY OFFICER INSTITUTE (COHORT) Equity Officer Institute If you are committed to addressing issues of race, equity, inclusion, and social justice in your local government, ICMA invites you to apply to the 2022 ICMA Equity Officer Institute. Ask an Equity Officer: October 2020 Part of the Ask an ICMA Manager series. Ask an Equity Officer March 2021: How Chief Administrators Can Support the Equity Officer With ICMA Equity Cohort member, Phillip Smith-Hanes, county administrator Saline County... Ask an Equity Officer April 2021: Foundational Work With ICMA Equity Cohort member, Kweli Rashied-Henry, racial equity officer, Durham County LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Living History Conversations with Courageous Leaders Moving the Needle: Advancing Racial Equity in Local Government Join us at ICMA’s inaugural Equity Summit, Moving the Needle, a virtual learning event focused on advancing racial equity in local government. SheLeadsGov Virtual Forum: Maintaining Momentum: Achieving Success through Resiliency A day of inspiration presented by ICMA and the League of Women in Government, sponsored by Cigna. RESOURCES FROM ICMA NEW! ICMA's DEI Interactive Timeline: The Past, Present and Future ICMA's Path to Building a Diverse and Inclusive Profession (1938 and beyond) Leadership Institute on Race, Equity, and Inclusion The application period is open for the FY22 session. Note: deadline has been extended. Ask an Equity Officer: October 2020 Part of the Ask an ICMA Manager series. ETHICS MATTER! Equity and Social Justice Ideals for the profession [PM Magazine, August 2020] The Model Police Officer: Recruitment, Training, and Community Engagement ICMA's survey on police recruitment, training, and community engagement from the perspectives of management, police administration, officers, human resources, and the community. Governing for Equity: Implementing an Equity Lens in Local Government Local government managers actively addressing social and racial inequity in their... Beyond Compliance: Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Populations to Achieve Higher Positions in Local Government Seeking to become more inclusive, many jurisdictions are endeavoring to go “beyond compliance” and create programs that recruit, hire, and retain underrepresented populations. Advancing Social Equity Goals to Achieve Sustainability: Local Governments, Social Equity, and Sustainable Communities Advancing Social Equity Goals to Achieve Sustainability: Local Governments, Social Equity, and Sustainable Communities RESOURCES FROM PARTNERS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Resources from our partners, affiliates and other organizations, that describe approaches that have impact and provide the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Equity Language Guide Glossary of Terms Equity and Inclusion Assessment Final Report (Asheville, NC) The City of Asheville, NC Equity and Social Justice: Tools and Research Materials from our partners, along with reports and surveys that describe approaches that have impact and provide the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Building an Inclusive Workforce A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Employees with Disabilities PolicyLink Tools A variety of tools and resources from PolicyLink. Living Cities Resources A variety of resources from Living Cities. Resources from our partners, affiliates and other organizations, that describe approaches that have impact and provide the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. National Equity Atlas America's most detailed report card on racial and economic equity. We equip movement... Historically Marginalized Populations Engagement Toolkit FOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS & PROVIDERS COVID-19 Equity Framework and Rapid Response Tool City of San Antonio Office of Equity Leadership & Race Leadership for a New Era Series GARE Tools & Resources A variety of tools and resources from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE PROFESSION ICMA's Approach to Equity and Inclusion Since 1974, with the first Task Force on Women in the Profession, ICMA Equity and Inclusion in Local Government Across the World ICMA International Affiliates are tackling issues of equity and inclusion in cities across... Data on ICMA Women Members in the Profession An overview of women members of ICMA. ICMA and CivicPride Partner Advancing equity and LGBTQIA+ participation in local government. Equity & Inclusion Topic Area ICMA strives to ensure that our members and the overall profession reflects the diversity... ICMA Announces New Award Category for Community Diversity and Inclusion New Award Category Enhances the ICMA Local Government Excellence Awards Program Moments of Change: Leading with Courage and Commitment for Racial and Social Justice A late-breaking special edition of PM PM Magazine, September 2021 Equity and Inclusion RELATED TOPICS Social Justice Equity & Inclusion Blog Posts Bringing Data-Driven Equity Work to Your Locality POSTED Nov 17, 2021 Using data to uncover disparities and advance inclusive growth can help your organization reach all new heights and your community achieve a more equitable distribution of well-being. Culture, Core Values, and Chalk? POSTED Nov 17, 2021 How Goodyear, Arizona, implemented and communicated a core-value program that increased employee satisfaction. Ending Homelessness Together POSTED Aug 20, 2021 What can local government do about encampments? Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Gun Case POSTED Nov 03, 2021 This case will set legal rules for local government regulation of guns outside the home. Three Strategies to Take Your Stress to Strength POSTED Nov 03, 2021 Ideas on how to build a life beyond the superficial things and focus on the state of your well-being through resilience. SCOTUS to Hear Major Climate Change Case POSTED Nov 02, 2021 The Supreme Court's decision will impact how the federal government may regulate power plants to reduce greenhouse gases. View All News ETHICS MATTER! Navigating Social Media POSTED Nov 30, 2021 Why values should guide your approach IDEALS: Diversity Helps the San José Environmental Services Department Thrive POSTED Nov 30, 2021 Agency leaders believe that bringing together people with diverse backgrounds leads to a wider range of ideas and better policies. Utility-Scale Solar in a Changing Climate POSTED Nov 30, 2021 How ICMA’s new guidebook helps local governments plan for the future In Arizona, Collaboration Averts Water Disaster POSTED Nov 30, 2021 Working hard in the Colorado River Basin to avoid a water crisis through planning, innovation, and collaboration Letters to the Editor: Readers Respond to our September Issue on Equity and Inclusion POSTED Nov 30, 2021 We appreciate hearing your feedback on PM magazine. Letter from the Executive Director: Local Leaders Battle Global Climate Change Challenges in Cities, Counties, and Towns POSTED Nov 30, 2021 ICMA is dedicated to supporting you in combating climate change. 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