Links & Resources

Transforming Local Government Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

This episode of the State of Inclusion podcast features esteemed guest Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton, who discusses transforming public organizations and rebuilding trust in government through operationalizing racial equity. She talks about her DEI work with communities across Illinois through her partnership with the Great Cities Institute. Take a listen here!

Evanston to Hire First Chief Equity Manager

“The Racial Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee (REDI) shared the draft of the job description during its presentation for the Equity and Empowerment Commission’s Thursday, Nov. 17 meeting.” Read More here!

IL Department of Human Services to Partner with UIC and CommunityConnect Labs

Building on a $29 million investment by Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly in preparation for the 2020 census, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has entered into an intergovernmental partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs to improve outreach to hard-to-count communities. Read more here!

UIC Great Cities Pilot: Operationalizing DEI

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Illinois City/County Management Association have partnered with the UIC Great Cities Institute to provide support to municipalities interested in operationalizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their municipalities. Read more here!

Racial Equity: From Agency-Wide Initiatives to Social Service Delivery Programs

This Illinois Extension webinar features Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton as she discusses racial equity policies and practices and the importance of operationalizing equity. Watch here!

Addressing COVID-19: Fostering Equity In and Out of the Classroom

This American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) webinar features Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton and other panelists as they explore equity issues caused or exacerbated by COVID-19 and ways to promote equity through teaching practices. Watch here!

Dismantling White Supremacy in Public Service Organizations and Society

This ASPA webinar features Dr. Prentiss Dantzler and Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton as they discuss the causes and effects of racism and white supremacy, as well as ways to dismantle these beliefs and promote inclusive practices. Watch here!

The Question of Citizenship and the Census

In this CBS Chicago clip, Dr. Kathleen Yang-Clayton speaks about the controversial nature of a question regarding citizenship on the Illinois census and the impacts it can have on Congress. Watch here!