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Drop the I-Word Campaign Toolkit
campaign_toolkit_275x150.jpgDrop the I-Word is a public education campaign to eradicate the dehumanizing slur "illegals" from everyday use and public discourse.

The i-word opens the door to racial profiling and violence and prevents truthful, respectful debate on immigration. No human being is illegal. This campaign is powered by immigrants and diverse communities across the country that value human dignity.

Learn more and get involved! DTIW Campaign Toolkit available online and for download here with key information, activities and actions for individuals to take and to use with groups.
 
Racial Equity Impact Assessment Toolkit
Download PDF of the full toolkit: Overview: what are Racial Equity impact assessments? A Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a systematic examination of how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. REIAs are used to minimize unanticipated adverse consequences in a variety of contexts, including the analysis of proposed policies, institutional practices, programs, plans and budgetary decisions. The REIA can be a vital tool for preventing institutional racism and for identifying new options to remedy long-standing inequities.
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Racial Equity Impact Assessments for Economic Policies and Budgets
Download PDF of the Toolkit: Economic policies and public spending and revenue decisions have enormous impacts—positive and negative—on different racial and ethnic groups. A Racial Equity Impact Assessment is a conscious and careful analysis of the effects of public decisions on different racial and ethnic groups. Conducting a Racial Equity Impact Assessment is a useful tool for assessing the actual or anticipated effects of public policies and budgets in order to identify ways to maximize equity and inclusion and minimize adverse and unanticipated impacts.
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Compact for Racial Justice: An Agenda for Fairness and Unity
compact_100days.jpgListen to the bi-weekly series of conference calls hosted by the Applied Research Center. 
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Race and Public Policy: A Dialogue [video]
Analysts and activists come together to discuss the relationship between public policy decisions and racial justice. Download the discussion guide [PDF] that accompanies the video.
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ARC Celebrates Associated Press, USA Today, LA Times Decision to Drop the I-Word -- Get With the Times, NYTimes!!

 

  Take the pledge at droptheiword.com, or email droptheiword@arc.org to sign onto the campaign.

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RINKU SEN

President and Exec. Director, ARC
Publisher, Colorlines.com

"Racial justice is key to a compassionate, inclusive, dynamic society."

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