Racial Equity & Social Justice Initiative
Our mission is to establish racial equity and social justice as a core principle in all decisions, policies, and functions of the City of Madison.
Madison is known for its commitment to livability and sustainability, yet not all people, families and neighborhoods share in this experience. Local data show that people of color, people with disabilities and people from low-income backgrounds fare far worse than many other city residents in areas like educational attainment, income, health outcomes and housing affordability and quality.
Our focus on racial equity will allow us to address Madison’s most persistent inequities while supporting a sustained shift towards fairer practices throughout our institutions that will ultimately benefit all.
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Imagine a Madison where all residents have opportunities for fair and just inclusion in public processes and decisions.
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Videos, presentations, and other resources for self learning.
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Racial Equity & Social Justice comprehensive tool, equitable hiring tool, process guide, and guidance.
Programs
- AASPIRE Internships
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Disability Rights & Services Program
- Equity Action (Affirmative Action) Plans
- Language Access Program
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Neighborhood Resource Teams
- Allied Drive Neighborhood Resource Team
- Balsam / Russett Neighborhood Resource Team
- Brentwood / Northport Corridor Neighborhood Resource Team
- Darbo / Worthington Neighborhood Resource Team
- East Milwaukee Street Neighborhood Resource Team
- Hammersley / Theresa Neighborhood Resource Team
- Leopold / Arbor Hills Neighborhood Resource Team
- Owl Creek Neighborhood Resource Team
- Park Edge / Park Ridge Neighborhood Resource Team
- Sandburg Neighborhood Resource Team
- Southside Neighborhood Resource Team
- Racial Equity & Social Justice Initiative
- Referrals and Interviews for Sustainable Employment (RaISE) Program
- Targeted Business Enterprise Programs
- Title VI
- Trainings