Kerner Wisdom: Race and Inequality 50 Years Later

January 14, 2018

By Carla J. Kimbrough DENVER – On Friday morning, attorney Jack Regenbogen said he was “so overjoyed right now.” He had just learned that 10 Denver City Council members had...

Assisted DIY Planning for Climate Resilience

January 11, 2018

While building climate resilience is a key goal of many small-medium sized communities, they often don’t have the funding needed to hire a consultant to develop their climate resilience plans....

Hayward, CA, Updates Anti-Discrimination Action Plan

January 11, 2018

The All-America City of Hayward, CA, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusiveness and equity, adopting a “Commitment for an Inclusive, Equitable and Compassionate Community Action Plan.” The plan is an...

124 Years and Counting

January 11, 2018

By Mayor Steve Hogan 2018 marks the 124th year of the National Civic League. The League traces its roots back to, among others, future President Theodore Roosevelt, and Supreme Court...

Accepting Applications for the 2018 RWJF-NCL Health Equity Award

December 13, 2017

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity presented by the National Civic League (RWJF-National Civic League Award) recognizes and honors individuals who have successfully implemented a systems change approach within...

ComcastNewsmakers Interview Aaron Leavy on Civic Engagement

December 12, 2017

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Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018

December 12, 2017

What is your community doing to promote racial healing? We would love for your city to issue a proclamation, at the minimum, or pursue activities or actions listed below. The...

Call for Workshop Proposals for Local Governance Conference

December 12, 2017

109th National Conference on Local Governance: Building Community, Achieving Equity June 22, 2018 The National Civic League invites proposals for workshops as part of the National Conference on Local Governance...

Ciclovía Salinas: Youth Empowerment in Salinas, California

December 12, 2017

by Matthew Donohue The All-America City of Salinas, California is committed to improving equity, building trust and empowering youth leadership to achieve a shared vision of success. Like many cities...

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