Our Commitment to Racial Equity

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We invite you to learn more about our ongoing commitment to racial equity as we work to shift power and uplift communities of color.

Equal Measure envisions a society in which race no longer predicts life outcomes. We take this commitment seriously. Our rich history in evaluation, collective impact, and place-based systems change has guided our organizational journey to center the experiences of communities of color.

Four pillars drive our mission to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of partners:

Knowledge Building

We bring people to the table to unearth how systems perpetuate racial inequity and inequality, helping clients understand the root causes and disparities in outcomes.

Narrative Change

We rewrite the narratives that hold racial inequities in place to center communities as co-creators of solutions.

Convening

We serve as a key facilitator, creating a space for dialogue, mutual learning, and collective action across multiple regions, sectors, and systems.

Capacity Building

We supercharge our partners with the tools and training they need to become advocates for racial equity.

As a fundamental component of our commitment to racial equity, Equal Measure adheres to a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religious or spiritual affiliation or nonreligious or nonspiritual affiliation, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, health, source of income, urban or rural geographic connection, familial class, immigration status, or status as a veteran in our employment practices, client engagements, and activities.

We look forward to working closely with our team, clients, and colleagues in the field to ensure that racial equity remains central to each of our endeavors. And we encourage our counterparts in the social sector to check their biases, misconceptions, and gaps in knowledge, to contribute to a productive and open dialogue.