Equity and Inclusion Resources

Within this section of the GMA website, city leaders will have access to numerous resources relating to Equity and Inclusion, including news, practices and initiatives designed to facilitate diverse and meaningful conversations between employees and communities and more.

These resources will equip local leaders with the tools to listen deeply, unite widely and act boldly to combat racism and social injustice in their communities.

This toolkit will be updated often to include GMA initiatives, announcements and resources from our valued partners.

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Key Resources

• Understanding Racial Equity and Inclusion

  A collection of reports, articles and tools collected and presented by GMA.

• Impediments to Equity and Inclusion – Housing, Healthcare and Education

  This section addresses barriers to equity and inclusion, including housing, healthcare and well-being.

• Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform

  Resources for better policymaking, including equitable public safety, community reinvestment, and police reform.

• Training and Education

  These tools will inform city elected officials and staff of the importance of diversity objectives and how they relate to the communities they serve.

• Community and Economic Development

  Methods to build livable communities with a focus on equity and inclusive economic growth.

• Workforce Development and Employment

  These resources will help build strategies that explicitly connect vulnerable groups to high-quality jobs and economic activity.

• City Policies

  Tools and templates to ensure the city is practicing equity and inclusion from the inside out.

• Community Dialogue/Stakeholder Engagement

  These resources support healthy and consistent community engagement because change begins with conversation.

• Diversity in Leadership

  Tangible methods for cities to honor diversity and elevate new voices as leaders in their communities.

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