Mission and Purpose
Our Mission
The Council Office of Racial Equity’s (CORE) mission is to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity in the District of Columbia. When successful, race will no longer predict opportunities, outcomes, or the distribution of resources for residents of the District, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and other residents of color.
Through these efforts, all communities will live, work, and thrive in the District of Columbia.
Our Purpose
We believe the government plays a critical role in acknowledging the historical root causes of existing disparities and in putting in place innovative and courageous policies to confront them.
CORE creates training, tools, and processes for local officials, staff, and the community to intentionally identify and disrupt implicit biases and systemic inequities in policymaking. We collaborate to explore how policies, practices, and procedures under consideration in the District impacts communities of color and if so, partner to identify solutions to mitigate those negative impacts in order to advance more equitable outcomes.
It is our aim to normalize, operationalize, and invest in racial equity to achieve a more just and inclusive society.
Header mural painted by Eric B. Ricks as part of DPW's MuralsDC program.