Summit County CoC Racial Equity/DEI Training

The Akron Barberton Summit County Continuum of Care recognizes that homelessness and housing in the US are racialized problems, that the myriad racial inequities that exist are the result of centuries of structural racism that pervades American institutions. Locally, Black people are an overrepresented group in the homeless population. We believe that systemic inequities can be deconstructed through persistent and purposeful action, and that more equitable systems and institutions can be realized, including those that relate to homelessness and housing.

Racist policies, practices, laws, and cultural narratives undermine the liberties and limit the opportunities of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. Therefore, we strive to utilize a progressive racial equity lens in providing ongoing and effective trainings, data analysis, and program oversight in our work to eliminate homelessness.

This is a mandatory training for all of our funded programs.

Lunch will be provided; feel free to bring your own breakfast.

Host or Publisher Summit County Continuum of Care