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Welcome to our Office of Racial Equity

The State of Vermont is dedicated to promoting equity and social justice. We aim to enhance inclusion and representation at all levels of government.

Equity is everyone’s job, and the Office of Racial Equity assists State agencies and departments to advance equity in their work by providing training, policy guidance, and research.

The Office works with all three branches of State government to advocate for successful, inclusive policy and to identify disparities or opportunities to work toward collective liberation.

 


Office of Racial Equity Re-Introduction Webinar

The Office of Racial Equity (ORE) presented a webinar on January 8, 2025 to reintroduce the ORE Team and answer questions from participants.  Below are links to the plain language summary (PDF), presentation slides, and a link to the recorded video on YouTube.  We do our best to ensure our digital artifacts are accessible.  So, please do not hesitate to contact our office if there are any errors (e.g., typos, reading order, etc.). 

Please note that the recorded video will only be available until Monday, March 31, 2025.

Plain Language Summary (PDF) | Presentation Slides (PDF) | Recorded Video (YouTube)


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Celebrating cultures across Vermont

Explore our cultural observances calendar to celebrate diverse holidays across Vermont.

Every month, we highlight various cultural traditions including events and holidays.

View our calendar 

 


 

Xusana Davis speaking in front of the Vermont State House; Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
Xusana Davis; Photo by VTDigger

Meet our dedicated team

Our office is powered by a committed team of professionals passionate about advancing racial equity. 

Visit our team page to learn more about the individuals driving our mission forward.

Our team


 

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We are actively engaged in statewide equity initiatives, working closely with the Racial Equity Advisory Panel.

Explore our policy and advocacy efforts to see how we're making a difference across Vermont.

Our work in action