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Centuries of exclusionary planning practices have led to widespread residential segregation in cities across the US resulting in racial disparities in transit access, education quality, and even life expectancy. DC is hoping to change that.

Between July 25 and August 8, the DC Office of Racial Equity (ORE) is hosting a series of five conversations to solicit input from community members on the DC Racial Equity Action Plan (REAP) which maps out steps the DC government will take to reduce inequities and improve life for all Washingtonians.

Each forum will be an interactive workshop that will include an introduction to ORE’s work, a presentation on the plan’s outline and goals, and small conversation groups on the plan’s goals and potential measures of racial equity in the District (racial equity indicators).

Use the links below to learn more and RSVP to the meeting of your choice.

  • Monday, August 1st: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm, virtual. RVSP and learn more here.
  • Tuesday, August 2: 10:00 am–12:00 pm, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs, hybrid. RSVP and learn more here.
  • Wednesday, August 3: 6:00 – 8:00 pm, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, hybrid. RSVP and learn more here.
  • Monday, August 8: 6:00 - 8:00 pm, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs, hybrid. RSVP and learn more here.

Wednesday, August 3

Protect your local watershed: Join the Rock Creek Conservancy in Rock Creek Park on Wednesday, August 3 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm to learn about watershed health from Conservancy staff and participate in a stormwater litter cleanup. RCC will discuss projects they are leading to protect our watershed, data collected from these projects, and how you can mitigate stormwater pollution in your daily life. Come enjoy Rock Creek while making a positive impact on our watershed! Check out the event listing to learn more.

Thursday, August 11

Join GGWash for happy hour in Prince George’s County: Join GGWash at Denizens in Riverdale Park on Thursday, August 11 from 5:30 through 7:30 pm for one of several happy hours we are hosting across the region this summer. Come hang out with GGWash staff and meet other GGWash friends based in Prince George’s County. Click here to RVSP.

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Kate Jentoft-Herr is GGWash's Engagement Manager. Previously the Development Manager at the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Kate is interested in exploring the relationships between land-use, racism, and the Climate Crisis and in making discussion of urban issues accessible to folks from all backgrounds. She loves DC and being able to walk to work.