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Tracking Equity-Focused Federal Actions

  • January 21, 2021
  • By the VPD, Civic Engagement

After a difficult several years in the realm of federal support for equity and socially just actions and initiatives, we are taking time to celebrate the exciting announcements that have been made by President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. While there is much anxiety and stress still weighing heavy on our communities, especially as the pandemic continues spreading, it is important to find little moments of joy in order to fill our cups with the resolve we need to continue on the road ahead.

The systemic and pervasive injustice in our systems and society will not simply be solved by a series of Executive Actions. However, these actions signal support and understanding of equity and racial justice at the highest level in our country and that signaling enables an expansion of further work and efforts. Without fear of retribution for centering diversity, equity, and inclusion education, our work can continue to improve and invite others in.

This list of actions will be edited as more news is released and resources are created as they relate to DEI work, efforts, and initiatives. We invite you to join us in educating yourself and celebrating these milestones:

Jan 26 – Memorandum on Redressing Our Nation’s and the Federal Government’s History of Discriminatory Housing Practices and Policies

Memorandum full text on Whitehouse.gov

Jan 26 – Memorandum Condemning and Combating Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States

Memorandum full text on Whitehouse.gov

Jan 26 – Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships

Memorandum full text on Whitehouse.gov

Jan 26 – Executive Order on Reforming Our Incarceration System to Eliminate the Use of Privately Operated Criminal Detention Facilities

Executive Order full text on Whitehouse.gov

ACLU: Bold and Visionary – A Criminal Justice To-Do List for the New Administration

Jan 25 – Biden Repeals Trump-Era Ban On Transgender Troops

Summary of what this order means in practice by NPR

Human Rights Campaign: Biden’s Reversal of the Ban on Transgender Military Service

Jan 20 – Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation

Executive Order full text on Whitehouse.gov

Summary of what this order means in practice by Human Rights Campaign

ACLU: What President Biden’s LGBTQ Executive Order Does and Doesn’t Do

Jan 20 – Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

Executive Order full text on Whitehouse.gov

Summary of what this order means in practice by SHRM

Jan 20 – Preserving and Fortifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Executive Order full text on Whitehouse.gov

Jan 20 – Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

Executive Order full text on Whitehouse.gov

ACLU: An End to the Muslim Ban is Just the Beginning

 

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