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On June 19, 1865, federal troops finally arrived in Galveston, Texas, delivering the news that the 250,000 enslaved African Americans in the state had been freed from bondage—two and a half years earlier.
Though this day remains a
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cause for celebration, the late news in Galveston reflects an enduring pattern of decisionmakers excluding Black people from the many tables where policies and practices that affect their lives are plotted.
Timely, effective community engagement is no less important today. Explore analyses and tools that can help ensure the descendants of enslaved Black people and other historically marginalized groups are at those tables and their voices are heard.
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A scoring system for forecasting the equity impact of proposed legislation
What would it take to equip federal lawmakers with the data tools needed to predict the racial equity impact of proposed legislation? Urban Institute and PolicyLink’s Equity Scoring Initiative works to inform legislative action, media analysis, and issue advocacy.
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Introducing Urban’s Office of Race and Equity Research
Urban’s new Office of Race and Equity Research is a highly collaborative policy research and practice hub created to drive equity through innovation in
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research, policy, and practice.
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Our nation needs African American museums to restore public memory and light the way forward
African American museums share lessons from the past that can inform today’s racial equity efforts in communities and beyond. Read the
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first-ever evaluation of the 15-year-old federal grant program supporting these museums.
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Advancing racial equity through a whole-of-government approach
Strategic collaboration is key to forging real change. Learn how a whole-of-government approach can make important strides in advancing racial equity.
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