Statewide Racial Equity Framework
Rooted in the belief that California thrives when all communities thrive, the Framework offers tools, strategies, and guiding principles to dismantle systemic racism and promote inclusive, equitable governance.
Advancing racial equity across the state
The Racial Equity Framework (Framework) is a practical guide developed by the California Racial Equity Commission (the Commission) to help government entities advance racial equity across the state. Rooted in the belief that California thrives when all communities thrive, the Framework offers tools, strategies, and guiding principles to dismantle systemic racism and promote inclusive, equitable governance. It is designed for use by state government entities—including administrative, legislative, and judicial branches—as well as local governments and other sectors seeking to embed racial equity into their operations to build a place where everyone belongs.
Read the Racial Equity Framework Read the Commission Transmittal Letter
Supporting work in motion
The Commission aimed to design a Framework that acknowledges the existing efforts of government entities, meet them where they are in their equity journey, and provides tools and examples to help government entities continue the amazing work already in motion.
This Framework encourages servant leaders at all levels of government to center communities and see them as the heartbeat that maintains the wellbeing of our thriving state.
Racial Equity Commission Transmittal Letter from Commission Chair, Traco Matthews
