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AGENDA
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Human Rights Commission
Iowa city, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
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5:30 p.m.
www. gov.or
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Hailing Conference Room, City Hall
410 E. Washington Street
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes from the Following Meeting: October 18, 2016
4. Public Comment Of Items not on the Agenda
5. Items for Discussion/Action:
a. Indigenous Peoples' Day
6. Items to Report Out On No Action:
a. Lunch & Learn Series
b. Human Rights Awards Breakfast
c. Proclamations
i. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October)
ii. National American Indian Heritage Month (November)
d. Why Vote: What's In It for Me? (Ad Hoc)
e. Building and Crossing Bridges Together Program Evaluations (Ad Hoc)
f. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee
g. University of Iowa's Center for Human Rights Advisory Board
h. City of Iowa City Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant
i. The Benefits of Disability in the Work Place Program Evaluations
j. Know Your Rights Series (Ad Hoc)
k. Commissioner Information
I. Staff Information
7. Set Next Regular Meeting for December 20, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
8. Adjournment
November
Agenda Packet
Agenda Item 3
Minutes
Human Rights Commission
October 18, 2016
Lobby Conference Room
DRAFT
Members Present: Eliza Willis, Andrea Cohen, Paul Retish, Shams Ghoneim, Adil
Adams, Kim Hanrahan; Joe D. Coulter, D'Angelo Bailey, Barbara
Kutzko.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to Citv Council:
Yes. Amend the by-laws of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to replace the phrase "men and
women" with "persons" to be consistent with §2-2-3 of the Human Rights Ordinance. See attached memo
from Human Rights Coordinator.
Call to Order:
Ghoneim called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Approval of September 20, 2016 Minutes:
Coulter moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Willis with a friendly amendment to
add the word "possibly" to the sentence on participation by speakerphone to the award selection
committee under Human Rights Breakfast. A vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0.
Introduction of New Commission Members:
Commissioners went around the room to introduce and welcome the two newest members, Barbara
Kutzko and D'Angelo Bailey.
Amendment to the By -Laws for the Human Rights Commission:
Coulter moved to approve the amendment to the Human Rights by-laws to replace the phrase "men and
women" with "persons" to be consistent with §2-2-3 of the Human Rights Ordinance; the motion was
seconded by Willis. A vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0.
Celebrating the World's Children:
The Commission donated its two complimentary tickets to persons who would not otherwise be able to
attend this event due to the price of the tickets. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 23 at the
University of Iowa Athletic Club.
Proclamations:
Adams will accept on behalf of the Commission the proclamation for National Disability Employment
Awareness Month at the Council meeting of October 18. Bailey will accept the proclamation for National
American Indian Heritage Month at the Council meeting of November 1.
Human Rights Breakfast:
The recipients of this year's awards were announced and the Commission will recognize each on October
26. Diane Finnerty, Assistant Provost for Faculty at the University of Iowa, will deliver the keynote
address.
Ad Hoc Committee on Know Your Rights:
Willis, Adams, Cohen and Hanrahan will meet in the near future to plan a series of workshops. Event
topics may include domestic violence law and child abuse law.
Building and Crossing Bridges Together:
The event was a great success. The turnout for the afternoon session was very strong. However, the
evening session did not have as many attendees. Ghoneim is planning a post planning committee meeting
to follow up on the event and will also report back on evaluations of the event from participants, attendees
and planners.
Ad Hoc Committee on Why Vote? What's in it for Me:
Willis provided an update on this series which included an event at Aspire and New Creations
International Church. Willis would like to see this specific type of programming continue particularly
during election season.
Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee:
Retish reported that the October meeting was canceled as it was scheduled over Yom Kippur. Retish
would like to see the Commission do outreach to organizations to address the scheduling of meetings over
religious holidays. The Ad Hoc Committee on Know Your Rights will discuss ways in which the
Commission can address this concern.
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Advisory Board:
Ghoneim reported that the next meeting is scheduled for November 29. The event on "Being Muslim in
America" has been rescheduled for November 3.
Reports of Commissioners:
Coulter requested for the Commission, at its November meeting, to discuss making a recommendation to
the Council to recognize Indigenous People's Day; noting that there are some states and cities across the
nation that observe it as an alternative to recognizing Columbus Day.
Ghoneim will participate in the 1" round of interviews for candidates selected to interview for the position
of Police Chief.
Kutzko mentioned that she serves on the Diversity and Social Justice Committee for the University of
Iowa School of Social Work and it will be hosting an open foram on sexual harassment.
Adams attended a United Nations Johnson County event that was held at Pheasant Ridge earlier in the
month and thought it was a well -planned program.
Retish spoke on a group of parents who are organizing to create support for youth with disabilities in the
work force.
Cohen has recently been appointed to the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Advisory Board.
Adjournment: 7:04 PM.
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b Agenda Item 5a
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Date: October 7, 2018
To: Human Rights Commission
From: Stefanie Bowers �n L , , c�
Re: Amend the By -Laws of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
Introduction/Ba ftround:
The Human Rights Ordinance was given a comprehensive update in December, 2015.
At that time, reference to "housing accommodation" was removed, as the term had no
counterpart in the Fair Housing Act. The phrase was replaced with "dwelling." However,
we were notified by the codifier that a few stray references to "housing accommodation"
remained in the Ordinance.
Because these references needed to be removed and replaced with "dwelling," we also
had the opportunity to address another issue. The phrase "men and women was used
in describing desired appointments to the Commission. Given Iowa City's commitment
to human rights for all, including those of all gender Identities, we felt that replacing
"men and women" with "persons was more inclusive and better reflected the spirit of
the City.
Recommendation:
Amend the by-laws of the Iowa Ctt"y Human Rights Commission to replace the phrase
"men and women" with "persons to be consistent with the §2-2-3 Human Rights
Ordinance.
BY-LAWS OF THE IO11ifA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
!..-2TICLE 1 THE COMMISSION
Section A. The name of this organization is the Iowa City Hunan Rights Commission, referred to in
these By -Laws as the Commission. The Commission is authorized by the City Council of the City of
toys City through Municipal Ordinance Number 034105, effective dais December 16, 2003. i
ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE `I
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Section A. As stated in Section 2-1-2 of the City Code.
Section B. The purpose of the Commission is to provide for execution within the City of Iowa City, the
policies of the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1985 and the Federal Civil Rights Act. The Commission also
promotes cooperation between the City of Iowa City and the State and Federal agendes enfordng these
acts.
ARTICLE 3 DIMES
Section A. Duties of the Commission shall Include: 1) disseminate Information, educate the public on
Illegal discrimination and civil rights, and provide the enforcement necessary to further the goals of Title
2 of the City Code; 2) cooperate within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other
agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are not inconsistent with those of
Title 2 of the City Code; 3) plan and conduct program designed to eliminate radal, religious, cultural
and other intergroup tenslorw, and 4) educate the public on illegal disorimtnation.
ARTICLE 4 MEMBERSHIP
Section A. The Iowa City Human.Rights Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by
vote of the City Council. All members shall be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and shall
serve as such without compensation but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, Including traveling
expenses incurred in the discharge of the r duties.
Seollon B. . Appointments sheil take into consideration m6wendvrornsn of the various racial, religious,
cultural, social and economic groups in the City.
Section C. Members shall serve for a term of throe (3) years and thereafter until. a successor has
been appointed.
Section D. Orientation for members, including functions, duties and responsibilities, shall be
conducted by the staff assigned to the Commission.
Section E. .Commissioners are expected to attend twelve (12) regularly scheduled monthly meetings
during the calendar year. The Chairperson or Human Rights Coordinator shall be notified of an absence
prior to any meeting.
Section F. Three 13) consecutive, unexplained absences of a member from regular meetings aha9
result in a moommendetion to the City Council from the Commission to discharge said member and
( . point a new member.
Section G. Four (4) absences, unexplained absences in a 12 month period shall result in a
recommendation to the City Council from the Commission to discharge said member and appoint a new
member.
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Section H. If position becomes vacant by reason of resignation or otherwise and results in an
unexpired term of six months or less, the Council may choose to fill the unexpired term In such a manner
that the appointee shall continue in the poelton not only through the unexpired term but also through
subsequent regular term.
ARTICLE 5 OFFICERS
Section A. The Commission shall have three (3) officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and
Secretary.
Section 9: Officers shall perform the duties set forth in these by-laws.
Section C. The Chairperson and Vice-Cimirperson shall be elected from the Commission's
membership at its regular January meeting for a one (1) year tens.
Section D. The Secretary shall be selected at the January meeting for a one (1) year tens. The
Secretary may, but need not be, a Commissioner.
Section E. The Commission shall fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of an unexpired
term.
Section F. Chairperson. The Chairperson, when present, shall preside at all meetings of the
xrmisslon, appoint committees, call special meeting and in general, perform all duties incident to the
office of the Chairperson and such other duties as may be prescribed by the members from time to time.
Section G. Vice -Chairperson. Into absence of the Chairperson or in the event of his/her death or
inability or refusal to act, the Vloe-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson and when sq
acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the rehhtrictons upon the Chairperson.
Section H. Secreta'ry. The Secretary shall be resporialble for keeping the official minutes of the
Commission, fling the minutes and official documents and such other dudes as may be prescribed by
the members from time to time.
ARTICLE 6 MEETINGS
Section A. At least one (1) regular meeting shall be held each month.
Section B. The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or any three (3) Commissioners may call a special
meeting.
Section C. Meetings shall be held in an accessible, public meeting place. Notices of meetings
(agenda) for all regular and special meetings shall be posted and distributed to members and the media
at least 24 hours before any meeting is held. All provisions of the State Open Meeting Law shall be
followed. The Chairperson or a designated representative, together with appropriate members of the
City staff shall prepare an agenda for all meetings.
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Section D. Commission officers shall set the agenda provided Commissioner suggestions are
considered•
! .. Mon E. A quorum shall consist of fire (5) Commissioners. A majorty of present and voting
members shall be necessary to pass a motion. The Chairperson shall vote as a member.
Section F. The rules in the currentedittan of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall, govern the
Commission in all cases to which they are applicable and In which they are not inconsistent with these
bylaws and any special rules or order the Commission may adopt.
Section O. No formal action shall be taken on items not on the agenda.
Section H. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings for public comment on items not
on to agenda. Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 5 minutes,
Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items.
Section I. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings for Commissioner reports of
items not on the agenda. Commissioners shall not engage In discussion with one another concerning
said reports.
Section J. The Commission's Secretary andlor designee shall record all activities and statements
made at Commission meetings, hereafter known as minutes of the meeting. All Commission records
shall be public except those exckided pursuant to Iowa Code, Chapter 22; City Code, Section 2-2-4.
ARTICLE 7 SUSCOMMRTEES
Mon A. Formation of subcommittees shall be by majority vote of the Commission in whatever
subject area, or whatever number -of committees, is deemed necessary. The commits) shall consist
of no more than four members.
ARTICLE 8 AMENDMENTS
Section A. The By-I,aws can be amended at any regular Commission meeting by a majority vote,
provided that the amendment has been submitted In writing to the Commission three (3) days prior to
the meeting at which It Is to be acted upon and such amendment is not in conflictwith the Human Rights
Ordinance, as amended.
Indigenous Peoples' Dav
(From; Wikipedia)
Columbus Day
Non -observance
The U.S. states of Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, South Dakota, and Vermont do not recognize Columbus Day
at all; however, Hawaii, South Dakota, and Vermont mark the day with an alternative holiday or
observance. Hawaii celebrates Discoverers' Day, which commemorates the Polynesian discoverers of
Hawaii on the same date, the second Monday of October, 19 2° though the name change has not ended
protest related to the observance of Columbus' discovery. 21 The state government does not treat either
Columbus Day or Discoverers' Day as a legal holiday; 22 state, city and county government offices and
schools are open for business. Similarly, in 2016, Vermont started celebrating "Indigenous People's Day"
instead of Columbus Day. Because this change was made by Governor Peter Shumlin's executive
proclamation, it only applies for 2016. In the future it would have to be issued by the sitting governor on
a yearly basis, or officially changed by the legislature in order to become permanent.1211 On the other
hand, South Dakota celebrates the day as an official state holiday known as "Native American Day"
rather than Columbus Day.L2L41 Oregon does not recognize Columbus Day, neither as a holiday nor a
commemoration; schools and public offices remain open. 2' Two additional states, Iowa and Nevada, do
not celebrate Columbus Day as an official holiday, but the states' respective governors are "authorized
and requested" by statute to proclaim the day each year. 2e
Several other states have removed Columbus Day as a paid holiday for government workers while still
maintaining Columbus Day either as a day of recognition or a legal holiday for other purposes. These
include California and Texas I2711261[291[301
The city of Berkeley, California, has replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day since 1992, 31
a move which has been followed by multiple other localities including Sebastopol and Santa Cruz
California; Dane County, Wisconsin; Minneapolis -Saint Paul Minnesota; Seattle Washington; Missoula.
Montana; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; and Phoenix, Arizona .[2a]I321r33n341135][361 Various
tribal governments in Oklahoma designate the day "Native American Day", or name the day after their
own tribe. 31
Human Rights Commission
Attendance Record
TERM
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Joe D.Coulter
1/l/2019
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Ad11D.
1/l/2019
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Adams
Eliza Jane
1/l/2019
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O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
'Willis
Paul Retish
1/1/2017
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Orville
1/1/2017
X
X
X
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X
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X
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R
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Townsend, Sr.
Karol Krotz
l/l/2017
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O
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R
R
R
R
Andrea Cohen
l/l/2018
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Kim
1/1/2018
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
Hanrahan
Shams
1/1/2018
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Ghoneim
Barbara
l/1/2020
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Kutzko
D'Angelo
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Bailey
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O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
R = Resigned
— = Vacant
Agenda Item 5a
Indigenous Peoples' Day
(From; Wikipedia)
Columbus Day
Non -observance
The U.S. states of Hawaii, Alaska. Oregon, South Dakota, and Vermont do not recognize Columbus Day
at all; however, Hawaii, South Dakota, and Vermont mark the day with an alternative holiday or
observance. Hawaii celebrates Discoverers' Day, which commemorates the discoverers of
Hawaii on the same date, the second Monday of October, [1911201 though the name change has not ended
protest related to the observance of Columbus' discovery.1L11 The state government does not treat either
Columbus Day or Discoverers' Day as a legal holiday; 22 state, city and county government offices and
schools are open for business. Similarly, in 2016, Vermont started celebrating "Indigenous People's Day"
instead of Columbus Day. Because this change was made by Governor Peter Shumlin's executive
proclamation, it only applies for 2016. In the future it would have to be issued by the sitting governor on
a yearly basis, or officially changed by the legislature in order to become permanent. 23 On the other
hand, South Dakota celebrates the day as an official state holiday known as "Native American Day"
rather than Columbus Day. Oregon does not recognize Columbus Day, neither as a holiday nor a
commemoration; schools and public offices remain open. Two additional states, Iowa and Nevada, do
not celebrate Columbus Day as an official holiday, but the states' respective governors are "authorized
and requested" by statute to proclaim the day each year.
Several other states have removed Columbus Day as a paid holiday for government workers while still
maintaining Columbus Day either as a day of recognition or a legal holiday for other purposes. These
include California and Texas [271r2611291f301
The city of Berkeley, California, has replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Dav since 1992, 31
a move which has been followed by multiple other localities including Sebastopol and Santa Cruz,
California; Dane County, Wisconsin; Minneapolis -Saint Paul, Minnesota; Seattle, Washington; Missoula,
Montana; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; and Phoenix. Arizona. f261r321133113a11361r36' Various
tribal governments in Oklahoma designate the day "Native American Day", or name the day after their
own tribe. 1371
Additional Links to Iowa:
Indizenous Peoples' Day Gains Momentum As A Replacement For
Columbus Day
October 10 Indigenous People's Day in Iowa City
Support grows for Indizenous People's Day amid Columbus Day
criticism
Agenda Item 6e
From: contaot@iowa-Ry.org on behalf of City of Iowa City <humantightsaiowa-city.orgs
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 2:52 PM
To: HumanRighte
Subject: Form submission from: Building and Crossing Bridges Together program evaluation
Submitted on Friday, October 14, 2016 - 2:51 pm Submitted by anonymous user: 173.19.35.221
Submitted values are:
What did you think of the Bulking and Crossing Bridges Together program? A good opportunity to
meet others with similar interests. Very informative.
Did the program meet your expectations?: Yes.
What area of the program could have been improved? : 1 was there only 3:00-5:00, so disregard my
comments if they don't apply. I would have liked to have heard the breakout group leaders reports as
scheduled during the
4:00-5:00 slot. And I didn't hear a lot of specific next steps that we can take as individuals to become
more involved.
What will you do with the information you have learned? Try to learn more and become associated
with groups/programs where I can contribute.
How did you hear about the program? Press -Citizen. And I invited a student friend to come with me.
Are there topic(s) you would like to see the Commission sponsor programming around? If so, please
list those topics.: "I want to help. What can I do?
What opportunities are available?"
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
https://www.io-gov.or-q/node/l 1956/submission/421
From:
contact@iowa-city.org on behalf of City of Iowa City <humanrights@iowa•cdy.oTg>
Sent:
Friday, October 14, 20164:25 PM
To:
HumanRights
subject:
Form submission from: Building and Crossing Bridges Together program evaluation
Submitted on Friday, October 14, 2016 - 4:25pm Submitted by anonymous user: 173.28.196.71
Submitted values are:
What did you think of the Buildng and Crossing Bridges Together program?
It was a good gesture, bringing the community together to be informed and to talk together.
I missed the two Jims. I really appreciated the panel. I think it is important for the school climate
report to be public. Both the afternoon and the evening gave us a chance to talk together about
relevant issues.
Well designed and implemented! It would be great if it were somehow regular.
Quarterly? I realize it is a big time/resources commitment.
Perhaps offer childcare in the children's library so folks with kids can attend?
Did the program meet your expectations?: Yes, well done!
What area of the program could have been improved?: Doing this repeatedly, in different locations.
What will you do with the information you have learned? Continue talking about issues and concerns.
How did you hear about the program? Human Rights office email.
Are there topic(s) you would like to see the Commission sponsor programming around? If so, please
list those topics.
Kids' voices.
Continue working on community, understanding differences/implicit bias/inequity etc., provide
opportunities to have conversations across our differences in this town of silos... Thanks!
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
hftos://www.ic-gov.o[g/nodell1956/submission/426
HwnanRialm
From: oontactClowa-city.org on behalf of City of Iowa City chumanrightsClowe-city.org>
sent: Saturday, October 15, 201a a:53 AM
To: HumanRights
Subject: Form submission from: Building and Crossing Bridges Together program evaluation
Submitted on Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 8:52am Submitted by anonymous user: 75,167,201.70
Submitted values are:
What did you think of the Buildng and Crossing Bridges Together program?
Important topic
Timely given the current political culture Keynote speakers were exceptional - would like access to
their manuscripts Appreciated the diverse and honest perspectives of the panel though other voices
could have been included with whom we are trying to engage in bridge building Did the program meet
your expectations?
Yes
I expected solid presentations from the keynoters The panel was a rich treasure of voices I knew it
was a 3 hour event - sorry I couldn't stay for the last hour of engagement
What area of the program could have been improved?
Broader group on the panel
Naming white privilege is important - how to address it toward bridge building rather than further
without alienating would be helpful What will you do with the information you have learned? Be more
cognizant of the need for bridge building and identifying gaps How did you hear about the program?
Press Citizen Are there topic(s) you would like to see the Commission sponsor programming around?
If so, please list those topics. :
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
htttps:/Avm.legov.orn/node/l 1956/submission/436
From:
cordaat@iowa.dty.org on behalf of City of Iowa City <humanrig"Iowa-city.org>
Sent:
Monday, October 17, 2016 4:01 PM
To:
HumanRights
Subject:
Form submission from: Building and Crossing Bridges Together program evaluation
Submitted on Monday, October 17, 2016 - 4:01 pm Submitted by anonymous user: 173.25.84.90
Submitted values are:
What did you think of the Buildng and Crossing Bridges Together program?
A good idea but seemed to be many of the same people that 1 see at other events I know that this is
always an issue.
Maybe something like this could go into the secondary schools. It seems like many adults are not as
easily changed to accept our changing world not that we should not continue to work on these issues.
I also think that the confrontational approach of one of the panelists was not helpful. Often when
people ask how someone feels about an issue, they sincerely want to know.
Did the program meet your expectations? : I was only able to stay several hours so did not have an
impression of the whole day.
What area of the program could have been improved? :
Since it was about building bridges, it was a little strange to hear one of the panelists say basically
Don't talk to me. Go to the library and check out a book." I don't think I would ever approach her.
Others talked about building human relationships which I thought was the point of all of this.
Berating people verbally because they mis-speak or ask about things that annoy you does not build
bridges. Some are sincerely trying to make a difference and don't need to be scolded.
What will you do with the information you have learned? I will continue to support programs and
people within our city who are reaching out to others whether it be people new to the community, non-
English speakers, or citizens who are low income.
How did you hear about the program? Online and through one of the participants Are there topic(s)
you would like to see the Commission sponsor programming around? If so, please list those topics.
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
httos:/Mnww. icoov. Qjg/node/11956/submission/476
From: contedaiowa-aty.org on behag of City or Iowa City <humanrighta@iowa-city.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:05 PM
To. HumanRights
Subject: Form submission from: Building and Crossing Bridges Together program evaluation
Submitted on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:04pm Submitted by anonymous user: 129.255.1.141
Submitted values are:
What did you think of the Buildng and Crossing Bridges Together program?
Great! I could only attend the panel discussion but I really appreciated what I heard and the fact that
the event existed!
Did the program meet your expectations?: Yes.
What area of the program could have been Improved?: It was unclear what the "breakout sessions"
were - what the structure was and how we were supposed to
interact with them. I came late so it's possible that it was explained
before hand, but maybe a refresher leading into the breakout portion could have been useful. Since
this portion was during office hours I had to decide if I was going to get back to the office or stick
around. Having a clearer idea of what I would have been participating may have prompted me to
stick around and push off the office work till later in the day.
What will you do with the information you have learned? Reframe some of my thinking. Challenge
myself beyond my comfort zone. Hope that other events like this continue in order to continue to
reach a wider audience. I think we are fortunate at the University (where I work) to have some
opportunities to have conversations of this nature, but I really appreciated that this was a chance to
reach beyond the university and bring the community together.
How did you hear about the program? Facebook post. Maybe from something Iowa City govt
related?
Are there topic(s) you would like to see the Commission sponsor programming around? If so, please
list those topics.: More of this! Thanks!
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
httos://www. icaov. ora/node/11956/submission/496
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From:
contact@iowacity.org on behalf of City of Iowa City <humanrights@iowa-city.org>
Sent:
Friday, November 04, 2016 9:25 AM
To:
Human Rights
Subject:
Form submission from: Benefits of Disability in the Workplace Evaluation Form —November 3, 2016
Submitted on Friday, November 4, 2016 - 9:24am Submitted by anonymous user: 209.156.109.2
Submitted values are:
The information presented in the workshop was pertinent and useful.: Agree The presenters were
knowledgeable.: Agree The materials distributed were pertinent and useful.: Neutral Were there
aspects of the workshop that could be improved? If so, please provide suggestions.: The time would
have been more meaningful to have more business people there who are interested and/or have
questions about hiring people who experience disability. The business partners did a good job.
How did you hear of this event? invitation from Judy Warth What other areas or topics would you like
to see workshops held on? business collaborations
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
httos://www.icgov.org/node/l 2981 /submission/706
HumanRighls
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Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 8:45 AM
To: HumanRights
Subject: Form submission from: Benefits of Disability in the Workplace Evaluation Form —November 3, 2016
Submitted on Monday, November 7, 2016 - 8:45am Submitted by anonymous user: 198.151.137.42
Submitted values are:
The information presented in the workshop was pertinent and useful.: Agree The presenters were
knowledgeable.: Strongly Agree The materials distributed were pertinent and useful.: Agree Were
there aspects of the workshop that could be improved? If so, please provide suggestions.:
How did you hear of this event? City of IC email.
What other areas or topics would you like to see workshops held on?
The results of this submission may be viewed at:
hftps://www.icqov.org/node/l 2981/submission/781
November
Correspondence
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
z% MEMORANDUM
Date: October 11, 2016
To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
From: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director
Re: Diversity Implementations Update and Status on Racial Equity and Diversity Initiative
(3rd Quarter 2016)
Introduction:
This memo serves as an update for the ongoing staff responsibilities of the Ad Hoc Diversity
Committee's recommendations adopted by way of resolution in June of 2013. It also provides
the most recent activity on the Action Plans from the 2014 and 2015 Reports on Racial Equity
and the 5 Areas of Focus Action Plan (conversation, accountability, outreach, training, and
justice) with the initiatives adopted by resolution in February of 2015.
Third Quarter Update on Recommendations of the Diversity Implementations & Racial
Equity and Diversity Initiative (July 1. 2016 — September 30, 20161:
Council holds Listening Posts
September 17, the fourth City Council listening post was held at the Chauncey Swan Farmers
Market.
Staff Roundtables
July 13, the City Manager's Roundtable was held in Emma J. Harvat Hall. Staff in attendance
included the City Manager, City Clerk, Communications Coordinator, Community Outreach
Assistant for the Police Department, Human Rights Investigator and Equity Director.
Representatives from the Black Voices Project, the Coalition for Racial Justice, the Human
Rights Commission, the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, and Johnson County also
participated. Attendees provided input and comment to Slavin Management Consultants, the
firm hired to work with the City Manager's Office and guide the search process for the hiring of
the next Police Chief.
September 7, the City Manager's Roundtable was held in Emma J. Harvat Hail. Staff from the
City Manager, City Clerk, Communications, Police, Parks and Recreation, Human Rights and
Community & Neighborhood Services participated. Representatives from the Black Voices
Project, the Coalition for Racial Justice, the Human Rights Commission, the Center for Worker
Justice of Eastern Iowa, Johnson County and the faith community were present. Discussion
included a review of the Summer Fun Program and the recent full-time hire of a Community
Outreach Assistance for the Police Department.
Expand Coffee with a Cop
August 19, Coffee with a Cop was held at Hy-Vee on First Avenue.
September 16, Coffee with a Cop was held at McDonald's on Riverside Drive.
Participate in United States Department of Justice Pilot Program National Initiative for
Building Community Trust and Justice
The Iowa City Police Department was not selected for the program.
Offer Police Ride-alongs to community members
To encourage more relationship -building activities with police officers and members of the
community, the Police Department offers ride-alongs to members of the community who wish
to participate.
Expand the use of Body -Mounted Cameras within the Police Department
This was completed In August of 2015.
Participate in the Disproportionate Minority Contact Study
Ongoing.
Encourage other jurisdictions within Johnson County to establish Community Police Review
Boards
No update at this time.
City Departments receive trainings on competency, bias, awareness and cultural
consciousness
July 11, staff of the Police Department attended the monthly Disproportionate Minority
Contact Committee (DMC) meeting. The discussion focused on local perspectives and
strategies to national events of race and policing.
July 11, staff of the Human Rights Office participated in a webinar sponsored by the
Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE). The webinar provided suggestions for
supporting conversations about police shootings, shootings of police, racial equity, and
supporting employees during times of trauma and stress.
July 13, City Department Heads toured Alexander Elementary and met with the staff of the
school. School staff discussed some of the unique challenges that families face at the
school. The goal of the meeting was to lay the groundwork for continued collaborations with
the School District and City to advance and create strong neighborhoods.
July 13, Human Rights staff participated in the Achieving Equity with Results Based
Accountability webinar sponsored CARE. The webinar featured stories of success from the
GARE membership network.
July 14, Human Rights and Police staff participated in a conference call sponsored by the
National League of Cities entitled In Response to Last Week's Tragic Events: How Cities
Can Address Racial Inequities. National leaders shared strategies local leaders can use to
strengthen relationships between police and the people they serve.
July 19, Human Rights staff and Police staff participated in the White House Call on
Community Conversations hosted by the United States Conference of Mayors.
Engage with communities of color by actively participating in events, programs,
activities, and outreach
July 20, Human Rights staff met with representatives from the University of Iowa's Chief
Diversity Office to discuss ways in which the City and the University can work together to
advance racial equity throughout the community. Future meetings will be held quarterly and
include the University and City Police Chiefs' along with the City Manager.
July 27, members of the Iowa City Police Department and participants in the Summer Fun
Program held a basketball game at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center. The Police
Department lost the game. The same groups participated in a soccer competition held on July
30, at Grant Wood elementary soccer field. The police officers won that game.
August 2, National Night Out was held. National Night Out is a nationwide effort to heighten
crime and drug prevention, build partnerships between neighborhoods and police and send a
message that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. Four total
celebrations were held in Iowa City including one at Wetherby Park, and one at the Paddock
Circle Playground in the Saddlebrook neighborhood.
August 6, the City co -sponsored the 2016 Iowa Soul Festival held on the Ped Mall. The event
was well attended and included music, art, panel discussions and a fashion show. City staff
from several departments were present at activities throughout the day -long event.
August 7, the Police Department participated in a panel discussion on Campaign Zero, a ten
point plan to end police violence. The program was sponsored by Mission: Iowa City, the
Dream Center and the Iowa City Downtown District.
August 12, the Police Department hired a full-time Community Outreach Assistant. One of the
job functions is to engage in dialogue with persons from historically under -represented groups
within the community to build relationships.
September 13, Human Resources, the Library and Parks & Recreation participated in the
Human Rights and Housing Authority fall Job & Resource Fair held at the Robert A. Lee
Recreation Center. Over 20 local employers participated.
Provide support and resources for a Regional Community Identification Program.
Onooinst.
Partner with the Government Alliance on Racial Equity (GARE)
September 6, the City renewed its membership application for GARE. The City of Iowa City and
the City of Dubuque will sponsor a regional GARE Summit in April 2017 to be held in Iowa City.
Review and discuss committee reports from the Criminal Justice Coordinating
Committee of Johnson County
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Iraininas and facilities.
Collect and analyze data on Individuals who apply for employment with the City
The City has been collecting data annually on the race and ethnicity of individuals that apply for
employment with the City through the new MUNIS Enterprise Resource Planning System. The
data is voluntarily submitted by the applicant.
In 2015, 1,129 persons applied for City employment. Of that number, 630 persons voluntarily
reported out on their race or Hispanic origin. Of this number, 16% self -identified as Black or
African American, Asian or Hispanic or Latino.
Collect and analyze data on individuals who apply for appointment on City
Boards/Commissions
The City has been collecting data annually on the race and ethnicity of individuals that apply for
appointment on a City board/commission through a voluntary survey that is a part of the
application.
In spring of 2016. the voluntary survey received approximately 85 responses from current
board/commission members. Of that number 8.2% self -identified as Black or African American,
Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native.
Evaluate a Racial Equity Impact Review Tool for City budgets, programs, policies and
services
Staff of the Police, Transit, Human Resources, Human Rights, Finance, City Manager's Office
and Neighborhood & Development Services have been meeting monthly to review policies,
programs, services and activities using a pilot racial and socioeconomic equity review toolkit.
Increase raciallethnic diversity of the applicant pool for hiring within the Police
Department
July 29, the Civil Service Commission certified a list of 12 candidates (3 female and 9 male)
that would be eligible for the position of police officer. Three of the 12 persons on this list
identified as Black or African American.
Increase awareness of the options to file complaints of discrimination against the
Police Department or other City services, programs or operations
July 20 & 25, Human Rights staff worked with the University of Iowa to discuss ways in which
the Human Rights Office can provide outreach to students and scholars on the various
complaint processes available to them. A link was placed on the University's Guide to Living in
Iowa City web page to the Know Your Rights brochure on the Human Rights web page.
August 2016, a Prezi video was created to appear online and on City Channel 5 that
encourages persons who believe they have been discriminated against to file complaints
with the Human Rights Office. The City's Communications Office assisted in the
development of the presentation.
August 16, Human Rights staff sent a memo to all bars and restaurants in the downtown
area on dress codes, admittance policies, and public accommodation discrimination.
Other items to note:
August 9, Human Rights staff sent out a voluntary survey to over 150 Iowa City Housing Choice
Voucher holders to get feedback on impediments to fair housing choice. The results of the
survey will be reported out by the Office in the near future.
August 17, City staff from Human Rights and Neighborhood & Development Services
participated in a discussion on refugee assistance in Johnson County. The program was
organized by State Senator Joe Bolkoom. The discussion focused on local refugee services and
activities, refugee stories and updates on state assistance programs.
August 22, Library staff attended ice cream socials at all ICCSD Iowa City elementary schools
to share information about the Library and register students for library cards. A total of 96 library
cards were issued as a part of this outreach project, 24 of them to mostly new international
students at Horn Elementary. Eight cards were issued at Alexander, 5 at Mann, 7 at Twin, 6
and Weber and 7 at Wood.
September, Teen Services Library, Brian Visser, is partnering with Jan Smith, the Teacher
Librarian at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, to offer a book discussion group on Fridays
from September to December. This is being done through a grant from the American Library
Association. There are nine students participating. The first book being read is Suck by M.K.
Asante. Future titles being read are The Absolutely True Diary of a Part -Time Indian by
Sherman Alexie and The Complete Persepolis by Madane Satrapi. The theme of the club is the
positive change that reading and education can have on teens who are going through
transitions In their lives.
September 13, the City committed to Joining the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment
Consortium (HERO). HERC partners with minority -serving organizations, offers discounted
advertising in diversity -focused publications and online media, and participates in higher
education minority association conferences.
See Attachment for a complete list of the Police Department's activities for the third quarter.
TO:
Stefanie Bowers
FROM:
Interim Police Chief Bill Campbell
RE:
DIF Reporting for ICPD — 3rd Quarter 2026
DATE:
October 11, 2016
ICPD's DIF Reporting for the third quarter of 2016 is below.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Documentation of participation in any event, attended or presented, by a
Department member to a community member or organization.
39 ICPD Officers attended 318 events in the third quarter of 2016 totaling 604 hours and made contact
with approximately 8,998 community members.
Some highlights included the Department sponsored Youth Academy for elementary, junior high and
high school students; "National Night Out" community -police awareness -raising event held across the
United States; several "Party in the Park" events; "Do You See Me Now?" challenge events where local
youth competed against ICPD officers in friendly basketball and soccer games; back to school ice cream
socials; and "Coffee with a Cop" events.
Documentation of any participation in a community presentation by a
Department member.
13 ICPD Officers participated in 57 community presentations in the third quarter of 2016, totaling 103
hours, and making contact with 2,544 community members.
This quarter saw a number of ALICE active shooter training sessions; presentations to Cub Scout groups,
the Dream Center; University of Iowa athletic teams and fraternities; driver's education classes; and
continued involvement in discussions about a low barrier shelter for the homeless in Iowa City.
Documentation of any training received by a Department member
involving cultural competency. Cultural competency training refers to training directed at the ability to
interact effectively with people of different cultures, ethnicity and socio-economic backgrounds.
21 ICPD Officers participated in a University of Iowa sponsored diversity training session in the third
quarter of 2016.
DIF Reporting for ICPD — 3rd Quarter 2016
PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS ON RIGHTS: Documentation of any participation at an event, attended or
presented by a Department member, to a community member or organization where the focus is
education on an Individual's rights.
Officers Cash conducted a 1.5 hour training sessions entitled, "Know the Law," to 22 University of Iowa
students.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Documentation of any partnership between the Department and
another community organization.
The Department worked with community partners that led to attendance at 80 events by 24 officers
who spent 101 hours with 1,782 community members.
The Department continues to partner with entities such as The Dream Center, Broadway Neighborhood
Center, DVIP, DMC, Diversity Roundtable and the Johnson CountyAttorney's Office.
The Downtown Liaison continues to represent the Iowa City Police Department and participate In the
White House's Data -Driven Justice Initiative. This is a coalition of city, county, and state governments
who have committed to using data -driven strategies to divert low-level offenders with mental illness out
of the criminal justice system and change approaches to pre-trial incarceration.
The ICPD continues to collaborate with the Iowa City Bike Library to repurpose abandoned bicycles
impounded by the Department. Instead of being auctioned or recycled as scrap metal, the Iowa City Bike
Library refurbishes some of the bicycles which are then lent out through their organization. The
remaining bicycles are collected by Working Bikes. Working Bikes is a non-profit that rescues discarded
bicycles and gives them new life by redistributing them in global communities. During this quarter the
Downtown Liaison worked with staff and the City Manager to begin the process of amending part of the
City Code which covers impounded bicycles. The amendment will allow the police department and other
City Staff to repurpose unclaimed bicycles for community outreach with disadvantaged youth and
adults.
The Department also provided extra patrol on 1,543 occasions where criminal activity or safety
concerns had been identified.
DIF Reporting for ICPD -- 3rd Quarter 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 10/28/16
Contact: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director
Phone:319-356-5022
Iowa City implements programs to advance social justice and
racial equity
The City of Iowa City is implementing several social justice and racial equity efforts as part of the
Iowa City City Council's si i r €::cla; to foster a more inclusive and sustainable community.
Iowa City is one of the first cities in Iowa to include the advancement of social justice and racial
equity in the City's overall strategic plan, and in doing so, makes it a part of the City's mission,
values, and policies, City of Iowa City Equity Director Stefanie Bowers said.
"The City is able to make changes where needed, and measure the progress toward equitable
outcomes for all City residents by collecting and reviewing data and receiving community feedback,"
Bowers added.
Social justice and racial equity programs include:
Racial/Socioeconomic review toolkit: City staff from multiple departments began using a
racial/socioeconomic review toolkit in July 2016. In this pilot program, a series of questions
guides staff and the City Council in working towards racial equity by helping to identify when
City policies, programs, initiatives or practices result in different outcomes for certain
populations. City departments including Neighborhood and Development Services,
Transportation, Police, Human Resources, Human Rights and Finance will utilize the toolkit
for one year. After that, other departments will add the toolkit to their decision -making
processes on an annual basis. Cities using a similar toolkit include Seattle, WA and
Madison, WI.
Social Justice and Racial Equity (SJRE) Grants: Beginning Dec. 1, Iowa City -based
organizations can apply for a grant that is specifically designed to advance social justice
and racial equity. The City Council approved $25,000 in grants for fiscal year 2017. The
SJRE grant lists six priority service areas: Education, Building Community, Housing,
Criminal Justice, Health, and Employment. The Human Rights Commission will review
applications then forward its recommendations to the City Council for review and approval.
Organizations whose programs, services or activities address one or more of these
priorities will be considered first for funding.
Conversations on Diversity: "Conversations on Diversity" is a lunch -and -learn series for
current City board and commission members. The series is a joint effort between the City
and University of Iowa College of Education Professor Katrina M. Sanders. It is designed to
increase cultural competency by exploring race relations throughout American history.
For more information on these programs, contact City of Iowa City Equity Director Stefanie Bowers
at 319-356-5022 or e-mail Stefanie-bowers(Miowa-cit.
Johnson County Chapter, United Nations Association -USA
c/o Iowa UNA, 20 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 337-7290
October 31, 2016
Ms. Stefanie Bowers
Iowa City Human Rights Commission
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Stefanie,
Thank you for your co-sponsorship of "Celebrating the World's Children," October 23 at the University Club in
Iowa City. Your two tickets were donated to attendees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Nearly 200 people, including performers, their families, and other audience members, took part. KCRG
television covered the event, and PATV taped the program for later broadcast. The performances reflected the
cultural traditions of several countries and provided an extraordinary opportunity for children to share and learn
from one another. It also highlighted the work of UN agencies, including UNICEF, that promote the health,
education, and security of children and mothers. I am enclosing a copy of the printed program.
The response was enthusiastic. Based on our experience this year — our first venture with an event of this kind —
the planning committee is recommending that we build on our success and plan a second "Celebrating the
World's Children" program in 2017. We welcome your suggestions on how we can all work together to make the
event even better.
We are most grateful for your participation and financial support. Your co-sponsorship helped provide an event
that showcased the rich diversity of our community and affirmed the importance of international understanding
and cooperation.
With deep appreciation,
Sincerely,
(;�Aalpt—
Jean Lloyd -Jones
President
Johnson County Chapter, United Nations Association -USA
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University Club
Program
Ray Muston, Master of Ceremonies
"We Are the World," Michael Jackson
Iowa City Girls Choir
Welcome
Jean Lloyd -Jones, President, Johnson County Chapter, UNA-USA
"Brandenburg Concerto, #3; First Movement, J.S. Bach/Isaac
"Bourree;' G.F. Handel
"Minuet in G; L. von Beethoven
"Japanese Folk Song Medley," arr. Doris Preucil
String Ensemble, Preucil School of Music
"Stolen Shamba written by Samuela Kasha
Democratic Republic of Congo
Reading: "The Man in the Moon' Jack Tran, Vietnam
"Giramohora (Have A Peace)
Angela Ferdinand Terry, Cynthia Ferdinand Jenny, and Naomi Ferdinand Bernadette.
Burundi
Two Japanese Songs: "Furusato" (My Old Country Home) and "Shabondama' (Bubble)
Keira Cromwell, cello; Chiaki Kubota, Piano. Willowwlnd School
Two Dances, Ignallend Folklore Group
`:Maitreem Bhajata: A Benediction;' Usha Balakrishnan, India
Introduction to UNICEF
"We Love UNICEF"
"It's a Smaii NVorld"
"This `4'orld Is Our World"
`Bless the Families and the Children
Young Footliters of Iowa City and Keep on Dancing
Drawing for Door Prize
International Desserts, Displays, and Art for Peace Activity
Performers
Iowa City Girls Choir
Leena Alkholy. Audrey Bell (Rice), Ryan Brentner, Katie Carpenter, Meredith Conlan,
Hannah Cronk, Ava Cross, Eleanor Dillon, Heidi Du, Anden Eldeen, Addison Hackbarth,
Natalie Hawk, Celi Hennager, Liberty Henstrom, Clara Hibbard, Eva Ho, Ashley Kelly,
Julia Keranen, Sophia Kerov, Olivia Knoche, Samantha Lee, Briar Martin,
Rakyra McClendon, Liliana Moessner, Elizabeth Morrilly, Whitney Noeller, Anna Prieskom,
Mary Cate Pugh, Eva Reynolds, Madeline Rouse, Kalea Seaton, Avery Shaw, Zoe Smith,
Maddie Struthers, Jenny Tang, Malia Taylor, Lexie, Gabrielle Vombrock-Davis,
Kristina Washington, Eleanor Weitz, Hadleigh Wolff, Eliza Woodard, Zoe Wickoff,
Lillian Xia, Greta Young, Hannah Zacek
Vicki Arnold and Beth Ackerson, Co -Directors
Preucil School of Music
Tai Chang -Caputo, Maya Chu, Sabrina Du, Lisa Kawasaki, Ava Prickman, Reece Yang,
Taejune Yoon, Kaya Zdan, Kent Zdan. Pianist: Chiaki Kubota.
Young Footliters and Keep On Dancing
Karol Bird, Ginne Bremner, Joan McMillan, ddara Utuk, Udene Utuk, Eneo Utuk,
Aubrey and Amara Ballantyne, Alex Leong, Sofia Steele.
Team Leader: Ginne Bremner. Pianist: June Braverman. Percussion: Jim Hall
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UNICEF. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) provides
emergency relief and long-term development assistance to mothers
and children in 190 countries. Each year UNICEF provides imme-
diate aid in response to 250 emergencies, ranging from war to earth-
quakes. Right now, UNICEF is aiding hurricane victims in Haiti
and the civilian population in the Syrian city of Aleppo. UNICEF
also works to improve child health, to provide clean drinking water,
and to educate the 58 million children worldwide who are not in
school. The Johnson County UNA helps UNICEF by participating
in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF program, and Kiwanis Internation-
al provides significant financial support for UNICEF.
UNHCR. The UN refugee agency, the Office of the UN High Com-
missioner for Refugees (UNHCR), provides immediate assistance
and helps to resettle the 65 million refugees and displaced people
worldwide who have fled war and oppression — the largest human-
itarian crisis since World War II. Most of these vulnerable people
are women and children. The Johnson County Chapter raises funds
for refugee education with a focus on refugee children in Kenya.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. The World Health Or-
ganization (WHO) works with national governments, other UN
agencies, and non -governmental organizations to combat diseas-
es — infectious diseases like influenza, HIV, Ebola, and Zika, and
non -communicable ones like cancer and heart disease. WHO helps
mothers and children survive and thrive so they can look forward to
a healthy old age. Had your flu shot this year? WHO coordinates
the annual formulation of the flu vaccine. WHO and its partners
eradicated smallpox in 1978 and, working with Rotary International,
WHO has nearly wiped out polio.
THE UN AND CLIMATE CHANGE. Several UN programs
and agencies cooperate in international efforts to combat climate
change. So far, this is the warmest year on record, and the warm-
ing of the planet threatens the futures of all of the world's children.
The UN system prepares and distributes reports on climate science,
promotes renewable energy sources, and helps governments respond
to and mitigate the impact of climate change. In a major break-
through, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change facili-
tated the negotiation of an international agreement in 2015 in which
190 nations pledged to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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I.C. BETTER BRIDGES
The Iowa City (I.C.) Better Bridges
Institute is a two-day event for
business owners and managers to
learn about diversity and enhance
strategies to create more
inclusive environments.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. if
you are a person with a disability who requires a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate
in this program, please contact the Chief Diversity
Office at 319-353-2388, diversity@ulowa.edu.
Institute
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NANCY BIRD
nancy@downtowniowacity.com
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Local Community Organizations
Led by or in Support of People of Color Leadership
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
The Center for Worker Justice unites low -wage workers in Eastern Iowa across race and immigration status to
achieve social and economic justice through education, organizing, direct services and community alliances.
For more information: http://cwiiowa.org/#
LULAC: League of United Latin American Citizens - Council 308
The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational
attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
For more information: Email: Lulac308@gmail.com; Website: http://lulac.org; Facebook:
https://www.facebook.COM/Iulac3O8/
NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
When you become a member of the NAACP, you are doing more than joining an organization; you are
becoming a part of a community. If you care about fighting the racial disparities that are still too prevalent in
American, the NAACP is the place where you can make a difference.
For more information: Royceann Porter: 319.321.2779; Email: royceannporter@msn.com
Sankofa Outreach Connection
The Sankofa Outreach Connection promotes awareness of and appreciation for women of color experiences
through activities and events that enhance and strengthen cultural competence. The S.O.C. engenders the
need for intergenerational women of color to build connections and provide awareness and information in
regards to wealth, health and support through education, cultural and social events and activities.
For more information: Email: Sankofaoutreach@gmail.com ; Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SOConnection/
University of Iowa "Diversity at Iowa" Communities: https://diversity.uiowa.edu/communities
SURD: Showing Up for Racial Justice
IC SURJ is a local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, a national network of groups and individuals
organizing white people for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ
moves White people to act as part of a multi -racial majority forjustice with passion and accountability. We
work to connect people across the country while supporting and collaborating with local and national racial
justice organizing efforts. SURJ provides a space to build relationships, skills and political analysis to act for
change.
For more information: Email: icsuri@gmail.com; . Website: http://www.icsuri.org; Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ICSURJ/
Coalition for Racial Justice
A multiracial coalition the mission is to join together to promote racial justice through action, education and
empowerment.
For more information: Email: info@cwmiowa.org; Website: https://racialiusticecoalition.com/
This list is intended as a start, but there are many more organization in our community than are on this list.
Please share what you know at your table to continue the conversation.