Vision

We envision a Carroll County that embraces equity and justice for everyone.

Mission

We promote understanding of and raise consciousness about issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion through advocacy, networking, education, positive discourse, local media and collaborative relationships within our community.

Values

  • Every person is worthy of dignity and respect

  • Everyone must have a voice

  • Racism hurts us all

  • Some people have privilege, while others do not

  • Identities are intersectional

  • Community action is essential to achieving justice for everyone

  • Historical truth informs current action

  • We must seek and speak truth with compassion, persistence, and courage

  • "It's not enough to DO equity; we must BE equity." - Baruti K. Kafele