THE OFFICE OF RACIAL EQUITY

“We envision a City that authentically engages communities most harmed by systemic racism, as leaders and collaborators, in the process of identifying data, accessing and distributing public resources, and reforming policies that impact outcomes of civil, human rights, and equity.”

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Racial Equity is to propel the City’s commitment toward achieving equitable outcomes for internal and external stakeholders by proactively addressing systemic oppression through culture, policies, practices, and programs with an intersectional framework, resulting in equitable opportunities and access for historically marginalized communities.

Thank you to our Office of Racial Equity Community Racial Equity Advisory Committee: Advancement Project, CHIRLA, Community Build, Community Coalition, embRACE LA Coalition, Homeboy Industries, HOPICS, Inner City Struggle, Pacoima Beautiful, South Bureau Ministerial Alliance, and YMCA.

RENEW: Racial Equity and Newly Empowered Workplaces

RENEW aims to root out structural racism in our businesses and build a more just, fair, and equitable Los Angeles. The coalition of businesses are committed to increasing the hiring and advancement of Black and Latinx employees, as well as the philanthropic and procurement dollars spent in Black and Latinx communities. Furthermore, RENEW supports small minority-owned businesses interested in growing their networks and working with the City of Los Angeles.

Policy Equity Lens

BUDGET EQUITY REPORT VIOLENCE AGAINST BLACK & LATINA WOMEN EQUITABLE DISASTER RELIEF

Novel Programming

PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING:

The L.A. REPAIR Participatory Budgeting program gives real people real power over real money. Nine communities decide how to spend $8.5 million of the city budget, helping grow equity, build trust, and foster more empowered communities.

PEACE & HEALING CENTERS:

Peace & Healing Centers is a $2 million program that supports community-based organizations on the ground in our hardest-hit communities. The program turns local nonprofits into Peace & Healing Centers, with 20 hours a week of programming focused on social, environmental and economic healing.

For the 2021-’22 City Budget, LA Civil Rights completed an equity assessment of the budget, looking for areas to provide better access for all Angelenos.

Following the murder of Tioni Theus, the Office published an analysis of violent crime data affecting women of color with recommendations.

The Office studied how the city responds to emergencies and provided recommendations for a more equitable response in all communities.