NLC launches racial justice and race relations project. (Cities Promoting Racial Equality).(National League of Cities)(Brief Article)

From: Nation's Cities Weekly | Date: September 16, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

The National League of Cities remains committed to helping local elected officials reduce racial and ethnic tensions. By providing resources such as research, publications, and seminars; NLC seeks to strengthen the capacity of local officials on key issues.

In this series of articles leading up to Race Equality Week, September 23-29, cities will be given an opportunity to share their accomplishments and ongoing efforts to reduce racism and achieve racial justice in their cities.

The National League of Cities has launched a three-year project to continue the effort to help ...

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