Equity in Raleigh
There’s a saying in Raleigh, “All Are Welcome.” The phrase comes from a mural that sits at the entry to downtown and serves as the unofficial welcome sign. Painted by Luke Buchanan, this mural serves as the gateway to conversations about acceptance, prosperity, and equity in Raleigh.
““The Triangle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Alliance leads the effort to make the Triangle region the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive business environment in the country. As the voice of our business community, we recognize that addressing the evolving demographic changes in our region is key to growth and sustainability.
We are proud to initiate and support efforts across the Triangle that promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity among our businesses through educational programming, uplifting public policies that promote equity, and advocacy.”
”
Equality in Raleigh
The citizens of Raleigh are collaborative, open, and creative and a high percentage of the population is from outside of state lines, making for a diverse community of thinkers. Our city and business leaders prioritize smart and equitable growth for all.
In a recent report by the Human Rights Campaign for the 2022 Municipal Equality Index, Raleigh earned a score of 85 out of 100. You can read about the score and ranking on the RALToday website.
Here are several local resources that touch on our stance related to equity: