Policy Power Panel - Federal Agency Work on Racial Equity, How Can Philanthropy Help?

In January 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration issued an Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, directing heads of agencies to study methods for assessing whether agency policies and actions create or exacerbate barriers to full and equal participation by all eligible individuals. As a result of this EO, last year more than 90 federal agencies, including all Cabinet-level agencies, released first-ever Equity Action Plans.

During the session, #FOTH2023 attendees will hear from senior agencies officials about their racial equity work, where it stands now, and how philanthropy can collaborate to address systemic barriers that impact communities we serve.