Introduction to Racial Equity and Homelessness Intro facilitators Brief description of All Home + strategic plan COC term used interchangeably All Home is the Continuum of Care for the Seattle/King County region. The Continuum of Care funds support our local efforts to end homelessness. People move through the continuum from homelessness to housed. All Home’s role is to lead the Seattle/King County Continuum of Care in realizing this vision by: Developing a common agenda and plan of action, Building the capacity of funders and providers to implement, Measuring results, monitoring performance, and holding ourselves accountable, and Communicating transparently and continuously Simply put, the continuum is comprised of everyone who is working to end homelessness in the region. While All Home staff support and organize people and efforts, our strategic plan is our community’s plan. We are all a part of the continuum. intro level, part of capacity building plan References at end: built off of many tools/other trainings

Today’s Objectives awareness knowledge skills action/advocacy ** reference: The Path to Developing a Racial Analysis Proficiency Ongoing and active process, transformational work There is always more to know and room to grow We are not experts, we are holding the space Leveraging the knowledge and expertise in the room, to catalyze action and change for our system and the people we aim to serve The work starts with us (person), personal development, what makes the fire in our belly? The undying drive to do this work? This is personal AND systemic Developing your person directly impacts how you show up (role), what is within your control? How do you act as a gatekeeper? We are all part of many systems – today we are focusing on the homeless crisis response system and leading with racial equity as a means to make homelessness rare, brief and one-time \

Our Shared Agreements Racism and other forms of systematic oppression still exit Center people of color Be open to being uncomfortable and work through the tension Listen to hear, not to respond and lean in to engage This is no place for shame or blame Racism and other forms of systematic oppression still exit (Felicia) There is a space to debate this questions, but this space is not the right space or time. We will talk about different ways racism and systematic oppression might show itself. Center people of color (Danielle) White people should speak up for accountability, not to lead and solve This is not new to people of color – it can be traumatizing, it can stir up emotion and it is done often for the learning of white people Be open to being uncomfortable and work through the tension (Felicia) We acknowledge that people of color hold a different level of risk than white people in this conversation We also realize that when we talk about our nation’s history or when someone in the group asks a question or makes a comment that doesn’t sit well, please take time for yourself. Listen to hear, not to respond and lean in to engage (Danielle) None of us are experts and no one has arrived, or else our world would look a lot different. We will all make mistakes – that’s part of the learning process. Have humility and be curious. This is messy – for transformational change we cannot keep racial equity at arm’s length No place for shame; it doesn’t help (Felicia) This is deeply personal and deeply systemic. We will feel a number of emotions, but we have to remember the core reason we are here today is because people of color are disproportionately experiencing homelessness and accessing the homeless response system. We bring our full selves into our work and we operate in in systems. Thumbs up/thumbs down

system role person We are all part of many systems – today we are focusing on the homeless crisis response system and leading with racial equity as a means to make homelessness rare, brief and one-time

Introductions name racial identity preferred pronouns what do you want to walk away with today? what are you curious about? Preface group introductions and why relationship is essential to doing this work Model intros last two questions (flipchart)

Ten Things Everyone Should Know about Race (adapted from PBS Race: Power of an Illusion) Race is a modern idea Race has no genetic basis Human subspecies don’t exist Skin color really is only skin deep Most variation is within, not between, “races.” Slavery predates race Race and freedom (capitalism) were born together Race justified social inequalities as natural Race isn’t biological, but racism is still real Colorblindness will not end racism Distribute the handout We don’t want to make assumptions about what knowledge people are walking into the room with Take some time to read Share with 1-2 people around you what stood out Popcorn share out

Our Common Language Group exercise Intra/interpersonal racism institutional racism structural racism Touch briefly on bias Our Common Language

Why do we lead with Race? Matrix of oppression exercise Circle which group(s) you personally belong to Why do we lead with Race?

share a time you felt the benefits of being part of a privileged group share a time you felt the barriers of being part of an oppressed group Partner exercise: 2 minutes each – then switch question Raise your hand if you are part of an oppressed group Society/whiteness tells us to cling to our privileged group We are stronger when we band together – as humans (many experiencing SOME form of oppression)

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Our History group activity… U.S. History 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW764dXEI_8

Anti-Oppression Racial Equity The Evolution of Race Relations Anti-Oppression Racial Equity Diversity Multiculturalism Colorblindness Assimilation Segregation Genocide Enslavement Bordering Ask audience for examples

http://www.timwise.org/2012/09/charity-versus-solidarity-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter-2008-presentation/ Charity vs Solidarity

Power Analysis

Small Group Power Analysis Develop a racial power analysis for the homeless response system Identify stakeholders who impact individuals experiencing homelessness Provide specific examples of how racism shows up in the system

LUNCH

Homelessness disproportionately impacts people of color. Inflow White 72% Moving to system… Source: 2017 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data.

System data – exits Not looking for parity… System Data

What does success look like in our system response to homelessness? Functional zero

Targeted Universalism FS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgGcftWpwUQ Zero sum game fallacy – example: sidewalks and ADA Targeted Universalism

Theory of Change To achieve functional zero : People experiencing homelessness, particularly people of color, contribute to policy development and funding decisions Local capacity is built through targeted training and technical assistance provided by leaders and trainers of color Racial equity principles are integrated in all funding and policy decisions System performance data is disaggregated by race and evaluated by outcomes for people of color experiencing homelessness Policies and services are developed and implemented through a targeted universalism framework In the framework of Targeted Universalism What is functional zero? The region of King County will meet functional zero goal for all people of color (people of color experiencing homelessness have access to housing resources when they need them, experience homelessness for less than 30 days, and re-experience homelessness at a rate of under 5%) We are aligned with the federal strategic plan to end homelessness (opening doors) Local community (over 500 stakeholders representing many sectors) adopted the Strategic Plan to make homelessness rare, brief, one-time: CB adopted a commitment to racial equity: The All Home Strategic Plan commits to reducing racial disparities of those experiencing homelessness. Nearly two thirds of people experiencing homelessness are people and families of color. Institutional and systemic racism contributes to the oppression of people of color, creating inequity, poverty and in some cases, homelessness. Success in reducing racial disparities and creating effective systems both for a dignified emergency response and housing, will require bold action and shared accountability. This commitment will include the proactive reinforcement of policies, practices, attitudes and actions to produce equitable power, access, opportunities, treatment, impacts, and outcomes for all.

Racial Equity Strategies All Home Results Homelessness is RARE, racial disparities are ELIMINATED, and if one does experience homelessness it is BRIEF and a ONE-TIME occurrence. Racial equity analyses are conducted in all policy and funding decisions Racial equity guiding principles and accountability tools are utilized for all strategy design and implementation efforts Providers of homeless housing integrate racial equity practices into their work Racial Equity Results Racial Equity Strategies Consumers of Color Participation Racial Equity Analysis of Policy & Funding Data Analysis of Outcomes by Race Targeted Universalism Training & Technical Assistance

Operationalizing Racial Equity

Being an Anti-Racist Leader Reflection Socialization Internalized Racial Inferiority/Superiority Sharpening Analysis (Learning from History) Developing Leadership Using Racial Equity Toolkits and conducting Power Analyses Action Sharing Culture/Engaging Across Difference/Transcending Allyship Check Your Privilege Maintain Accountability Recognize and Use your Role as Gate Keeper to Advance Racial and Social Justice

Racial Equity Change in Your Organization Form racial equity taskforce or team – including and centering people of color with lived experience Training to build racial equity and social justice awareness and skillset to lead change Develop and conduct organizational assessment (data is your friend!) Develop racial equity strategic plan (with clear deliverables, actions and a timeline) Implement Conduct continuous quality improvement (PLANDOSTUDYADJUST)

Closing Share an action you are committed to that will advance racial equity Final questions?

Thank You! Felicia Salcedo Danielle Winslow Felicia.Salcedo@AllHomeKC.org Danielle Winslow Danielle.Winslow@AllHomeKC.org Thank You!