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Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2013

Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies

State(s) All States, California

Source University of California Berkeley

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice

Increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce is associated with improved access for minority and underserved populations, improved patient satisfaction, and greater cultural competency in care environments. This guide highlights effective approaches for improving hiring diversity,...

Long Beach Resolution Promoting Language Accessibility

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2013

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source City of Long Beach

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Community Development

This resolution delineates requirements for Long Beach government efforts to increase language accessibility. According to this ordinance, all public contact positions shall have access to a directory of qualified bilingual staff; departments shall share employee translation and interpretation...

Successes of Construction Careers

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

Los Angeles is currently embarking upon one its largest investments in infrastructure in decades. Through these investments, we will be modernizing our port, fixing our roads, and undertaking the largest expansion of public transit in recent history. These investments, representing...

How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent in the Public Sector

Type Article

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source NeoGov

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

Government employers must pursue innovative hiring strategies to outcompete private sector entities for talented candidates. This guide outlines best practices for recruiting and sourcing candidates, and recommends emphasizing career development opportunities, improving employer branding...

City of Saint Paul: Limited English Proficiency Plan

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) Minnesota

Source City of Saint Paul

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

One in five City of Saint Paul (City) residents speaks a language other than English in their homes. This means that increasingly City employees are providing services to individuals who may be limited English proficient (LEP). This Limited English Proficiency Plan outlines and describes...

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Framework: Reclaiming Diversity, Equity And Inclusion For Racial Justice

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source The Greenlining Institute

Policy Areas Civil Rights

This publication explains the critical role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the fight for racial justice. It also provides resources to companies, advocates and others seeking to utilize DEI in advocacy to create jobs for communities of color....

2019 Census of Directors and Chief Executives of Rhode Island's Largest Nonprofit Organizations

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level State

State(s) Rhode Island

Source Women's Fund of Rhode Island

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Community Development

This report includes self-reported data about gender and racial diversity on the boards of directors and at the CEO/Executive Director positions of the 150 largest 501(c)3 nonprofits in Rhode Island, or roughly 4% of the total number of public charities in the state. The report is...

Getting to Grocery: Tools for Attracting Healthy Food Retail to Underserved Neighborhoods

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level County

State(s) All States

Source ChangeLab Solutions

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Food, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

Bringing a grocery store into an underserved neighborhood not only makes fresh produce and other healthy food more accessible, it can provide livingwage jobs, raise the value of surrounding property, and anchor and attract additional businesses to the neighborhood. A wide range of...

Minority and Women Entrepreneurs: Building Capital, Networks, and Skills

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level County

State(s) All States, Wyoming

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Education

The United States has an enviable entrepreneurial culture and a track record of building new companies. Yet new and small business owners often face particular challenges, including lack of access to capital, insufficient business networks for peer support, investment, and business...

Making Development Work for Local Residents: Local Hire Programs and Implementation Strategies that Serve Low-Income Communities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2008

Level County

State(s) All States

Source The Partnership for Working Families

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Democracy & Governance

This report examines how community benefits agreements strengthen urban communities by creating high-quality jobs, career advancement, sustainability, and affordable housing. It highlights the need for local hire requirements to ensure that public funds invested in economic development...

Best Value Contracting and Public Works Contracts

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level County

State(s) Wisconsin

Source City Of Madison Engineering Division

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance

Best Value Contracting creates a set of enforceable qualifications with a single point of accountability, pervormance qualifications, workforce development, oversight and transparency on publicly funded projects....

Welcoming America: Seeds of Growth

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Welcoming America

Policy Areas Housing, Public Safety, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Finance & Procurement, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance

Throughout our history, immigrant entrepreneurs have helped power America's economic growth, technological innovation, and prosperity. Today, immigrants across the country are breathing new life into communities that suff er from disinvestment and population decline. They are providing...

The Road to Responsible Contracting: Lessons from States and Cities for Ensuring That Federal Contracting Delivers Good Jobs and Quality Services

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2009

Level City or Town, State

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This report outlines the failures of the current federal contracting system, and highlights state and city governments that are implementing responsible contracting reforms. Reform recommendations include conducting rigorous responsibility reviews and background checks on potential...

San Francisco Local Hiring Policy for Construction Fact Sheet

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights

This fact sheet briefly summarized San Francisco's local hiring policy for construction projects. It requires 30% of all project hours within each trade to be performed by local residents, and no less than 15% of all project work hours within each trade to be performed by disadvantaged...

Welcoming San Jose: Plan for Civic, Economic, Linguistic, and Social Integration 2016-2019

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source City of San Jose

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Children & Families, Housing, Public Safety

According to San Jose's Mayor Sam Liccardo, "We are a city of immigrants; this is a critical thread to our DNA. It is our secret sauce. If we are going to compete in a global marketplace, we need to all be working together." As of 2014, more than 38% of San Jose's population are immigrants....

Green for Greens: Finding Public Funding for Healthy Food Retail

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level County

State(s) All States

Source ChangeLab Solutions

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Food, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

For millions of Americans, accessing healthy food is no easy matter. In low-income communities, liquor stores and gas stations proliferate, while farmers' markets are hard to find. Nationally, 11.5 million low-income people live in low-income areas where the nearest supermarket is...

Welcome Dayton: Immigrant Friendly City

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) Ohio

Source City of Dayton

Policy Areas Housing, Public Safety, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Finance & Procurement, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance

Communities across America are at a crossroad: to welcome and integrate new residents and help them on a path to citizenship, or to allow old stereotypes, fears and preconceptions to hinder future success. In a community where immigrants are welcomed they receive mutual respect and...

2018 Utility Supplier Diversity Update: Opening Doors for Entrepreneurs of Color

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level -

State(s) California

Source The Greenlining Institute

Policy Areas -

Supplier diversity helps direct corporate procurement to businesses owned by historically marginalized communities. The California legislature created a supplier diversity program at the California Public Utilities Commission that requires regulated utilities (such as energy and...

First Source Hiring

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level County, City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights

Oftentimes, the residents intended to benefit from local development projects are left out of the employment opportunities that arise from said projects. First source hiring ordinances, contract clauses, and related agreements aim to rectify this issue by providing employment opportunities...

Contracting for Equity: Best Local Government Practices that Advance Racial Equity in Government Contracting and Procurement

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Government Alliance on Race and Equity

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Housing, Public Safety

Inclusive contracting refers to the process of creating the environment for businesses owned by people of color and/or women to participate in a governmental procurement and contracting process. Inclusive business participation in local government procurement and contracting is an...

Santa Clara’s Measure A and Impacts on Communities of Color: An Analysis of Racial Minority Voting Rights and Ranked Choice Voting

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2005

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source FairVote

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance

This report analyzes Santa Clara's proposed ranked-choice election system. The results indicate that once RCV is in place, it will provide better representation for people of color and ensure all voters in the city would have a stronger say in election results than they would be...

Seeding the City: Land Use Policies to Promote Urban Agriculture

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Food, Environment & Natural Resources, Economic Justice, Community Development, Public Spaces

This policy outlines how zoning laws can be used to facilitate urban agriculture in order to promote public health, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. It explains where urban farming should be located, how it can be legally approved, and the standards that should...

Understanding Many Languages: Preparing Early Educators to Teach Dual Language Learners

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Center for the Study of Child Care Employment

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education

The population of children served in early care and education (ECE) settings is culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse and becoming more so. As a result, early childhood professionals must be prepared to work with young children from a variety of backgrounds and family settings,...

Preventing Racial Bias in Federal AI

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Journal on Science Policy & Governance

Policy Areas Public Safety, Data & Technology

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often viewed as a neutral technological tool that brings efficiency, objectivity and accuracy, choices on design, implementation and use can embed existing racial inequalities into AI and create racially biased systems that produce harmful consequences....

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