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Racial Equity Action Plan Community Engagement Forum - Tue, May 19
Bard High School Early College DC, 1351 Alabama Ave SE
The Mayor’s Office of Racial Equity (ORE) invites staff to participate in the upcoming Racial Equity Action Plan Community Engagement Forum, a citywide conversation designed to help shape the next iteration of the District’s REAP framework.
This forum will bring together community members, government staff, and students to review and discuss REAP priorities, explore language and initiatives that guide the District’s equity strategy, and share insights that will inform the 2027–2030 plan. Attendees will also hear directly from high school students from Banneker Academic High School and Coolidge High School as they present their perspectives on advancing racial equity, and will have the opportunity to engage with Bard High School Early College’s Youth Entrepreneur Institute students as they showcase products developed through their program.
Who We Are - Block AWho We AreEstablished by Mayor Bowser in 2021, the Mayor's Office of Racial Equity, focuses on developing an infrastructure to ensure policy decisions and District programs are evaluated through a racial equity lens. Carries forward the implementation of the Racial Equity Achieves Results “REACH Act” (D.C. Act 23-521). Responsible for collaborating with District agencies, residents, and external stakeholders to make meaningful progress toward a more racially equitable city. |
Three Red Boxes - Block B MissionThe Mayor's Office of Racial Equity (ORE) works in collaboration with District leadership and agencies to apply a racial equity lens across government operations. The office also works to: Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to District agencies on racial equity to improve the quality of life for Washingtonians. Promote strategic alignment and coordinate the District’s efforts toward achieving racial equity. Strengthen external partnerships with local racial and social justice organizations through meaningful community engagement. VisionWe envision a District of Columbia where everyone can thrive with a sense of agency and where race will no longer predict opportunities, outcomes, or the distribution of resources. Racial Equity DefinitionRacial equity is the process of eliminating racial disparities and improving outcomes for the
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