From protecting civil rights to ensuring fairness in public service, government ethics should serve all of us. But when ethics are lacking or absent, equity often isn’t part of the equation and communities of color pay the price.

In this moment, when political pressures are weakening ethical standards, the stakes couldn’t be higher. That’s why we’re bringing together experts to discuss how ethics in government must evolve to meet today’s challenges.

This conversation will explore:

• How government ethics can evolve to address racial equity
• Why ignoring equity creates blind spots in ethical frameworks
• The role of personal and institutional integrity in support of the Constitution and the public

Panelists include:

• Angela Berry Roberson, Esq., former senior advisor, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Transportation
• Lilian Sotolongo Dorka, former deputy assistant administrator for external civil rights, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Jeffrey Hall, Ph.D., MSPH, former deputy director for the Office of Health Equity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Moderator: Carlton Eley, senior director for federal strategies, Race Forward

Help shape the conversation:

Take our quick poll to share your priorities for the discussion.

Even in challenging times, ethics can be a force for equity—if we make it so. Join us to learn how.

In solidarity,

Race Forward