Palo Alto Continues Race and Equity Efforts

Published on January 15, 2021

The City of Palo Alto launched its race and equity efforts in June 2020 with a resolution affirming that Black lives matter and adopting a Race and Equity Framework and initial action plan. A previous blog detailed efforts that the City completed between June 2020 and mid-July 2020.

Since that time, the City has been very active with several efforts underway to further enhance equity in Palo Alto. This blog provides a summary of work recently accomplished, next steps, ways the community can stay up to date on progress, provide feedback, and participate in upcoming events.

With Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day next week, it is an excellent time for reflection and commitment to the ongoing Race and Equity work at the City. Dr. King led us in imagining a future where everyone is valued and working together.

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