An offering from NCLM's Advancing Municipal Leaders program. Participants will receive 6 hours of credit towards their AML Certifications, and will receive the DIRECT Certificate.
Fee: $80
Check-in: Begins at 8:30 am
Lunch is complimentary and will be served at 12:00 p.m.
Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity for Cities and Towns
Overview
What are some of the historical policies or practices impacting racial disparity in cities and towns? How does wealth and other racially oriented gaps impact municipalities? What are the ways in historical systemic practices and municipal policies impact race? How can city and town leaders impact racial equity?
The NCLM DIRECT Program explores answers to these questions.
In 2020, the NCLM Board of Directors appointed 14 municipal elected officials to the NCLM Task Force on the Impact of City Leaders on Racial Equity. That Task Force began work in November and met virtually every month until March 21, 2021. Their work culminated in a Report that was furnished to the NCLM Board.
As a result of the Task Force Report, a training program called NCLM DIRECT (Diversity, Inclusion & Racial Equity for Cities and Towns) was created.
Key Components
Leading with Values – Normalizing Part 1
Understanding values of racial equity; Building foundational knowledge and core concepts; Understanding core constructs such as systemic/structural racism, equity, institution of white supremacy, and cognitive dissonance; Understanding the impact that systemic racism has on the overall economy.
Connecting with History – Normalizing Part 2
Understanding significant historical events and movements, including the white supremacy movement in North Carolina during the Jim Crow Era, relevant amendments, laws, regulations, policies, and practices impacting racial equity at the municipal level.
Drawing Thru Lines
Understanding basic data/metrics of the economic costs of racial inequities in the municipality, with particular attention to communities impacted historically by systemic practices.
Preparing for Practical Solutions
Understanding the specific areas of racial disparity of focus for the municipality; Applying a racial equity analysis in policy issues; Developing strategies for working to achieve racial equity as a community.
Agenda
- 8:30 a.m. | Registration begins
- 9 a.m. | Welcome and introductory activity
- 9:15 a.m. | Leading with Values: Normalizing Part 1
- 10 a.m. | Making the Connection with History: Normalizing Part 2
- Significant historical systems in the United States
- Jim Crow in NC: The White Supremacy Movement
- 12:00 p.m. | Lunch (Provided)
- 12:45 p.m. | Drawing the Thru Lines
- 1:45 p.m. | Preparing for Practical Solutions
- 3 p.m. | Wrap-up and Adjourn
Education Credits and Certificates
AML: Attendees will receive 6 hours of AML credit. for the full day.
Advancing Municipal Leaders (AML) is a member-driven education program designed to provide continuous learning opportunities and help local elected officials be successful in public office. Through AML, municipal officials will learn how to meet - and exceed - the requirements of their role in office. Learn more about the AML Certification program here.
Planners: Attendees will receive 5.5 APA CM credits, including 1 equity credit.
DIRECT: Attendees who complete both the morning and afternoon sessions will be awarded NCLM's DIRECT Certification, a specialized certificate within the AML program.
DIRECT, an educational program from NCLM, strengthens communities by identifying and addressing racial disparities at the local level. DIRECT stands for Diversity, Inclusion & Racial Equity for Cities & Towns. Learn more about DIRECT here.