Human Rights Annual Impact Report 2024-25

Belonging & Engagement

Internal Education and Outreach

Belonging & Engagement Division This division leads the City’s Employee Engagement Advisory Committee and fosters a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. The team plans and executes programs, initiatives, and training opportunities that promote connection, professional growth, and organizational pride. The division emphasizes continuous learning for and leadership development of City staff through training programs, including:

• Advancing GSO Conversations curriculum (3,000+ employees) • Crucial Conversations course (500+ managers & supervisors) • Year eight of the City’s mentoring program (60 staff) • Monthly New Employee Orientation

The division also manages evaluation tools, including the Municipal Equality Index, the Affirmative Action Plan, and the biannual City Employee Engagement Survey, which ultimately strengthen organizational culture, advance equity, and enhance the employee experience.

Human Rights Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The Human Rights Department uplifts various community voices through events led by its commissions and committees. These efforts reflect the City’s commitment to listening to residents, addressing disparities, and fostering meaningful dialogue across diverse communities. Throughout 2024-25, the following bodies advanced human rights initiatives through regular meetings and special events: Ad-hoc Committee on African American Disparity (ACAAD) ACAAD identifies and addresses disparities that impact Greensboro’s African American residents. The committee hosted its second-annual Taste of the Diaspora, which welcomed more than 50 guests. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) The CSW elevates gender equity and strengthens support opportunities for Greensboro’s women. It held the following signature events in 2024-25: • August’s Women’s Equality Day Breakfast attracted 51 guests to honor the struggle for gender equality by reflecting on past progress. • February’s Building Relationships with City Primes encouraged women-owned businesses to participate in the City’s contracting process and welcomed nearly 100 participants. • CSW hosted a LeadHership Series event with select Ruth Wicker Tribute to Women honorees who discussed The HRC promotes fairness, justice, and equal opportunity. It hosted two signature events in 2024-25: • The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast in January brought together more than 850 people to honor Dr. King and celebrate local contributions to human rights. The 22-member organizing committee planned a fine event with Dudley High School Principal Marcus Gause, Ed.D., as the keynote speaker. • The HRC and Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Council hosted a community meeting on the Police Department’s traffic stop policy. City leaders and more than 80 guests assembled in June for a helpful conversation. their community advocacy journeys. Human Rights Commission (HRC)

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