Racial Equity Matters
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Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is committed to conversations about racial equity that build connections and move us forward with enhanced insights and shared purpose. To help advance that imperative goal, GCF offers a series of educational virtual trainings, conducted by the Racial Equity Institute (REI), to focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of racism.
Sessions
Groundwater
A half-day introduction session to racial equity that uses stories and data to illustrate the structural and cross-sector nature of racism. While Groundwater is no longer required prior to Phase 1, we do encourage it if your schedule allows.
Phase 1
A two-day training that provides talking points, historical factors and an organizational definition of racism. Please note, it is essential that you use a computer that has a camera and a working microphone as this training requires open participation.
We encourage individuals to participate in these sessions, especially Phase 1, more than once and offer alumni free voucher codes upon request. Please reach out to racialequitymatters@gcfdn.org to request a voucher code.
Impact Circles
Comprised of intimate groups of Racial Equity Matters alumni (individuals who have taken Groundwater and Phase 1). These intimate groups are brought together to continue conversations around race and equity and be a space for people to gather, learn and collaborate. GCF will help facilitate the discussion, but this space is led by individuals as they work to remove barriers to systems change in the community.
If you have any questions, please scroll down to view our FAQ section.
Connect
 | Meghan Cummings |
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| Laura Wulker |
513-768-6127
racialequitymatters@gcfdn.org
2023 Schedule
Please look for registration to open a month in advance of the workshop date.
| Date | Registration | Time | Training |
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| January 25 | Register Today! | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Groundwater |
| January 26 & 27 | Register Today! | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Both Days) | Phase 1 |
| February 15 | Register Today! | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Groundwater |
| February 23 & 24 | Register Today! | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Both Days) | Phase 1 |
| March 29 & 30 | Register Today! | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Both Days) | Phase 1 |
| April 19 & 20 | Register Today! | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Both Days) | Phase 1 |
| May 10 | Register Today! | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Groundwater |
| May 23 & 24 | Register Today! | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Both Days) | Phase 1 |
| June 14 & 15 | Register Today! | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Both Days) | Phase 1 |
Mission Minute
Jill Miller, President of Bethesda Inc.
"I believe that if we really are going to take advantage of this moment in time to create real change that is needed, it has to start with the hearts and minds and you have to start with you."
Thank You to our Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Please join us in catalyzing a movement, educating the community and making Cincinnati a more vibrant place to live.
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Presenting Sponsor
Visionary Sponsor
Leadership Sponsor
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Solidarity Partners
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| Fifth Third Private Bank | Ohio National Financial Services |
2021 Community Impact Report
We are excited to share with you our Racial Equity Matters Community Impact Report. In this piece we’ve lifted up past participants’ personal thoughts and insights of the series. As always, we welcome your input and will continue to do this important work moving forward.
We are stronger together.
Common Questions About Racial Equity Matters Series
Registered individuals receive a confirmation email and reminders leading up to the date(s) of the session. If you’d like to double check, please contact racialequitymatters@gcfdn.org. If you would like to update your registration, please follow the link in the email.
Due to the incredible response to these trainings, we are not accepting transfers of registration. We ask that you follow the link in your confirmation email and cancel your registration. Your cancellation will allow someone else to participate.
The cost for these events has been heavily subsidized in 2022 and are $25 for Groundwater and $75 for Phase 1, this is thanks to the generous sponsors affiliated with Greater Cincinnati Foundation. If this cost represents a hardship for you, please reach out to us at racialequitymatters@gcfdn.org.
We can accommodate large requests by either assigning seats across multiple sessions or advising groups to contact REI directly to host their own session. Generally, we allow up to 10 people from a single organization in each Groundwater and 5 people from a single organization in each Phase 1. Contact racialequitymatters@gcfdn.org.
Thank you for your interest in supporting this important work. There is an option to give in the More Info section of the registration page. Additionally, we welcome individuals and organizations interested in sponsoring specific dates or the full series. Contact Colleen McCarthy Blair at colleen.blair@gcfdn.org to explore a partnership.
Yes, Greater Cincinnati Foundation is committed to conversations about racial equity that build connections and move us forward with enhanced insights and shared purpose. To that end, we recommend several resources to help you on your racial equity journey.