MISSION

​The Racial Equity Coalition of Appalachia is a collaborative space to advance racial equity and racial justice within rural communities. We do this through anti-racist social, economic, educational, and cultural initiatives.

VISION

​To strive to create Appalachian communities without racism, where every life is valued fully.

CORE VALUES

 Inclusive Excellence
Cultural Humility
Respect
Understanding
Empathy
Life-Long Learning
Commitment
Integrity
Sincerity
Accountability

GOALS

• Commitment to personal, interpersonal, and intercultural growth and reflection on issues of racism, bias, and prejudice through continued education and dialogues
• Commitment to continuing cross-sector partnerships and collaborations within Appalachia to address systemic racism, inequities, and disparities.
• Commitment and willingness to engage in difficult conversations and racial healing through active listening, understanding, cultural humility, compassion, and empathy
• Commitment to racial justice by addressing the local challenges of communities of color and make the necessary changes to create equity within education, the workforce, healthcare, local policies, and the community that eradicates barriers for racial/ethnic minorities
• Commitment to creating Inclusive Communities through developing authentic relationships with all community members in which we live and work

COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS

Athens County Foundation
Athens Visitors Bureau
Athens City School District
Athens City Police Department
Athens Parents for Racial Equity
Athens County Health Department
Sisters Health Foundation
City of Athens
Jackie O’s Brewery
Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society
OhioHealth
Ohio University: Center for Campus and Community Engagement
Ohio University Police Department
Showing Up for Racial Justice
Southeast Ohio Legal Services
Stuart’s Opera House

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