Philanthropy: We Need to Talk About Power

The global economy is dominated by inherited wealth. This is a fact of capitalism. It is a fact of capitalism that we — we, meaning Americans — have long avoided interrogating. We have long avoided interrogating this fact despite the way we spit the word…

Applying a Racial Equity and Inclusion Lens to Collective Impact

Racial Equity as a Core Principle of the Collective Impact Approach

“We can change the outcome and eliminate disparities by…

Working toward Racial Equity through the Integration Initiative

Closing Racial Gaps through Living…

Racial Equity Here: A Historical Perspective

One of the hardest things about working on racial equity in American cities is the tension between urgency and deep structural entrenchment. Racial inequities weren’t created overnight, so we must plan both long- and short-term strategies. The cities…

Racial Equity Here Is Creating Change

Accelerating Racial Equity in Cities: Emerging Insights

Bending the Arc

A Letter from Living Cities’ CEO

Dear Friends of Living Cities,

In 2016, Living Cities made a very important pivot. While our work has always been about dramatically improving the lives of low-income people, in our institution’s…

Race-Informed: From Intent to Actions in Government

When I became the chief administrator for the City…

Living Cities is Voicing Race

In 2017, Living Cities launched a new podcast called “Voicing Race,” as part of our Closing the Gaps work. The podcast focuses on how various industries and sectors are talking about race and addressing systemic, institutional and individual biases that lead to racial…