Join us for a virtual discussion where you will have a chance to learn how to apply equitable data practices to your work.
What is the difference between “race in combination” or “race alone” data tables provided by the Census Bureau? How do I choose which ones to use? How has this data changed over time? We often have to access this kind of data to understand the populations we serve, where there may be more or less equity over time, or the potential need in our region or the state. What data we use to look at can help to either hide or uncover those racial and ethnic disparities. Join us as the Census Bureau sheds light on the race and ethnicity data that is available, as well as what to think about when comparing any of these data over time.
At the end of our meeting, we will be sharing an exciting announcement about our August session, which will be held in person!
About this the Community of Practice:
We are a group of data users in Connecticut who are supporting one another as we work toward more equitable data practices. We focus on racial equity explicitly but not exclusively.
Some of the topics we talk about include:
How can we make sure we don't make certain groups invisible through how we disaggregate our data?
How can we learn to focus our attention on the strengths, rather than the deficits, of groups we are seeking to serve or support?
How can we learn from the people who we hope will benefit from our products or services about what their data means to them?
How can we help the institutions that we are part of to be trustworthy so that people will trust us with their information/data?
You can read more about our past events here.
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