News
What has OERJ been up to?
Check out all of our recent and past work! Here you will find recent releases, ways you can engage with OERJ, and news articles or media that mention our work!
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Year of Healing Impact Report
The Year of Healing Impact Report is an interactive summary of the healing efforts conducted by the City of Chicago Mayor's Office, City Departments, and our community partners thrgouhout the 2022 initiative.
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Folded Map Project, Together We Heal Edition
The Folded Map Project and Together We Heal Initiative brings you the Folded Map Action kit, a guided exercise that invites residents to disrupt segregation in Chicago.
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Community Wealth Building Initiative Report
The Community Wealth Building Initiative Report documents the multi-year journey of this initiative and demonstrates learnings and recommendations for the future of this work.
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Racial Equity Action Plans
After a multi-month racial equity training series, 25 City departments have completed their Racial Equity Action Plans. Learn more about how departments plan to achieve equitable outcomes in their core work.
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Creative Placemaking Grant Projects Microsite
Mayor Brandon Johnson, The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) proudly announce a new microsite (chicagocreativeplace.com) featuring 47 community-driven creative projects aimed at promoting racial healing and revitalizing neighborhoods.
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77 Flavors: Folded Map with Candace Moore
May 29, 2023
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Healing Together in Chicago
June 4, 2021
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Chicago Officials Call For Racial Healing Heading Into 2021
December 7, 2020
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Meet Chicago's First-Ever Chief Equity Officer
August 2, 2019
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Civil Rights Attorney to Lead New Office of Equity and Racial Justice
September 3, 2019
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We want to hear from you!
Have you read our Year of Healing Impact Report? If you have, we want to know your thoughts! You can now submit a comment on any section in the report by visiting chicago.gov/togetherweheal
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OERJ now has Instagram!
Want to stay up to date on all equity work happening in the city? Follow us on Instagram @chioerj to staty up todate and engage with us!