Howard County Library System’s Inequity Within report presents data and shows local history of racial inequity and its ongoing impact on education, health, housing, and criminal justice in Howard County and the state of Maryland.

This report provides an overview of racial equity across education, healthcare, housing, economic, and legal systems within Howard County, Maryland. As one of the wealthiest, healthiest and most diverse communities in the state and the US, the perception or belief that racial inequity does not exist here can be a hinderance to advancing issues of equity within the county. This report demonstrates that even in a county where the majority of residents appear to be thriving, there are communities and subgroups that do not fully reap the benefits of residing here.

This presentation discusses the Howard County Library System’s Brave Voices Brace Choices Data Report on issues of inequity. Using publicly available data and information, the report calls attention to outcomes within economic, education, health, housing, and legal sectors that show differential outcomes across communities within Howard County. The session will include a discussion of potential policy implications of report findings and provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss action oriented steps in addressing report findings across the County.   

Click here to download a pdf copy of the report.

HCLS is hosting multiple presentations focusing on the report. Please register for any sessions you wish to attend. 

• Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:30pm at Miller Branch
  • Special Topic: Full Report with Policy Implications - Register

For more information on the report and the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative, please visit our website.