New Esri Racial Equity Website and GIS Resource Hub

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In many ways, geography has become a tool for gaining a greater understanding of inequities, but it has also been the means to draw boundaries that keep communities segregated. Specifically, there is a long history of place-based social exclusion manifested in redlining practices, creating patterns in cities that continue today. The charge now is to address racial disparities and the underlying inequities that cause them. Like many businesses, Esri recognizes that this moment provides an opportunity to impact progress directly. Esri’s new racial equity team supports the application of GIS to address racism and social inequities.

"Esri employees and I want to express our support for the Black community during these difficult times and reinforce our commitment to help our users in their efforts to use GIS to bring about positive change. This is clearly a time when we as GIS professionals can use our special talents and tools to help communities better understand, communicate, and be engaged – all necessary for meaningful action." - Jack Dangermond, Esri CEO