Context / Timeline for Racial Equity Efforts

2021:

• Proposed executive budget provides for DOA reorganization to advance racial equity.

2020:

• Mayor Barrett issues Policy Statement on Racial Equity and Inclusion
• Mayoral Directive on Promoting Racial Equity and Inclusion
• Mayor Barrett convenes Race, Equity and Justice workgroup

2019:

• Construction commences on OAAA, completed in 2020
• ERC completes strategic planning framework
• Common Council declares racism a public health crisis
• City joins GARE and participates in 2019 Learning Community
• City forms Region of Choice diverse talent initiative with MPS, MMAC

2017:

• Blueprint for Peace launched by OVP

2016:

• ERC moved from DER to DOA
• Common Council votes to establish Office of African American Affairs (OAAA)

2015-16:

• DOA ramps up Racial Equity and Equal Rights efforts, multiple new positions created

2013-14:

• Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, My Brother’s Keeper Action Plan, OVP Transformation

2009:

• Equal Rights Commission (ERC) re-established within DER

2005:

• Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative launched

2004:

• Promoting racial, social, economic justice established as goals in achieving City Mission Statement