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IPMA-HR compiled the following guidelines, news articles, and sample policies to support public sector HR professionals as they continue to advocate for racial equity in their organizations. This page will be updated regularly with new resources, so make sure to check back.

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A collection of relevant articles from our monthly publication. The HR News Magazine is a member-only benefit. To access these articles, log in with your account or join now.

Latest Resources

National and local resources, guidelines, and announcements.

Relevant Policies

Best practices and peer-provided policies, trainings, and programs.

Latest from U.S. Federal Government
A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2022 | September 14, 2022
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022 | February 1, 2022
A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021 | September 14, 2021
Executive Order on White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities | September 3, 2021
Statement by President Biden on the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act | March 19, 2021

President Biden's Proclamation on National Black History Month | February 3, 2021

Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government | January 20, 2021
IPMA-HR Statements
Statement from IPMA-HR Executive Director Cara Woodson Welch on Black History Month 2022 | February 7, 2022
Statement from IPMA-HR Executive Director Cara Woodson Welch on Rising Violence Against the AAPI Community | March 22, 2021
Statement from IPMA-HR Executive Director Cara Woodson Welch on Black History Month 2021 | February 5, 2021

Statement from IPMA-HR Executive Director Cara Woodson Welch on George Floyd | June 4, 2020

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