Racial Equity & Inclusion Division

Division will look within all aspects of City government to closely examine policies, practices, budget allocations, and programs that may perpetuate institutional racism and systemic inequities. The division will be responsible for:

• Assessment of the racial equity and inclusion efforts within City government.
• Development and implementation of an Equity Plan.
• Development and implementation of equity and inclusion training for City staff.
• Monitoring City equity efforts and initiatives.
• Reporting outcomes of the Equity Plan.

UPDATES

July 22, 2020 - Racial Equity Taskforce (RETF) presents initial report to City Council:

This report seeks to address, develop, and implement policies and actions to ensure a more equitable Durham community.

• English: Report of the Durham Racial Equity Task Force: An Urgent and Loving Call to Action (PDF)
• Español: Informe del Equipo de Trabajo de Equidad Racial de Durham: Un llamado a la acción cariñoso y urgente (PDF)
• Watch the Racial Equity Taskforce's presentation to City Council
• Give feedback on the report on the taskforce website