State of Oregon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan

For far too long, the longstanding systemic barriers built into government systems have left communities of color behind in accessing the programs and services that would offset the effects of history. Disparities in health, economics, education, and the criminal justice system are stark amongst communities of color compared to their white counterparts. Racial inequities exist across all community indicators of success. These inequities have been generated by bias and discrimination embedded in policies and practices, which have, and continue to unfairly criminalize people of color and block them from accessing opportunities.