INITIATIVES

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Academy of Civic
Engagement (ACE)

Seven-Week City-Wide
leadership program for residents.

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Cultural Preservation

Birmingham's rich history,
heritage and legacy.

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Faith Based Initiatives

Coming soon.

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Human Rights Commission

Coming soon.

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LGBTQ+ Affairs

Coming soon.

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Women's Initiative

Coming soon.

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CRB

Civilian Review Board

Coming soon.

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Special
Initiatives

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Special Initiatives

ABOUT

Vision:

To create a just and equitable Birmingham.

Mission:

Through advocacy, engagement and implementation, the Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity seeks to employ social justice as a core principle in City of Birmingham policies, operations and decision-making.

Objectives:

  • • Address community inequities affecting under-served residents through an equity lens.
  • • Transform our city government's approach to problem-solving social challenges.
  • • Reduce violence through our holistic peace strategies.
  • • Improve the quality of life for all Birmingham residents.
  • • Create access for residents to engage city government.
  • • Establish advisory groups and commissions that advise the Mayor and City Council.

Message from the Director Denise E. Gilmore

2020 Annual Report A Year of Challenges and Triumph

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The Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity would love to hear from you.
Please feel free to leave your comments or feedback on how our division and the City of Birmingham can better engage and serve you.

Contact Us

City Hall, 710 North 20th Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 203

205-297-8026

justice@birminghamal.gov