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Racial Equity

Houston's zip code predicts life expectancy better than genetics. Racial equity is about changing the systems that make that true.

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TSU HCDPR – Advancing Health Disparities & Policy Research

TSU's HUD-funded center researches housing policy, equity, and community development for underserved Texas communities.

Texas Southern University

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Authors Meet Critics: "Normalizing Inequality," by G. Cristina Mora and Tianna Paschel

Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley

Targeted Universalism Course: How to Build Fair Strategies

Publications from Othering & Belonging Institute

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Clinics, agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community groups

Health is delivered by many kinds of people and institutions. Start here to see who is providing care, organizing support, funding work, and shaping the system.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Authors Meet Critics: "Normalizing Inequality," by G. Cristina Mora and Tianna Paschel

Targeted Universalism Course: How to Build Fair Strategies

Healing Through Dialogue: Facilitated Racism Program for Racial Reconciliation

TSU HCDPR – Advancing Health Disparities & Policy Research

Request by the County Judge and the Commissioners of Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 for discussion of a resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Harris County.

Request by the County Judge and the Commissioners of Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Harris County.

Request by the Commissioners of Precincts 1 and 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the 40th anniversary of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators Greater Houston Chapter.

Publications from Othering & Belonging Institute

Population: 4,726,177

Total population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

629,798 with bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree holders

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

258,583 with master's degree

Master's degree holders

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

2,175,176 White residents

White population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

893,393 Black residents

Black or African American population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

2,076,103 Hispanic/Latino residents

Hispanic or Latino population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Help for any Houston neighbor in need — food, immigration, housing, and more. Open to all.

Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley

The Othering and Belonging Institute (OBI) invites you to join the Belonging Practice Community, a dedicated space for institutional practitioners to move our foundational frameworks into action. This cohort-based program helps participants deepen their understanding of belonging, othering, bridg...

D2D UNIVERSITY

Human Services nonprofit serving Houston.

Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley

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Baha'i Center of Houston

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Texas Organizing Project

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Learn Targeted Universalism: Goals and Group Assessment Course

What Is Targeted Universalism? An Intro Course

The Houston Baha'i Community

Houston's Role in Racial Healing: Community Programs Making a Difference

Education Programs Around Racism | Center for the Healing of Racism

Equity and Teaching

Commissioner Rodney Ellis's Community Initiatives

Harris | Texas Organizing Project

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