The Town of Carrboro is located in Orange County, North Carolina. According to 2019 US Census estimates, the town’s population is at 21,190. 29% of the population self-identified as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Carrboro is a member of the Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE).
“The Town of Carrboro envisions being a community where race does not determine outcomes and all have equitable opportunities & resources,” says McNair. “We envision a time when participation in community events, programs, and advisory boards represent community demographics. All will feel safe, secure, and know their voice is valued. We strive to be an inclusive and open-minded organization that has a culture created by its diverse staff, which serves the public through a social (racial) justice lens.”
The Town’s ever increasing progressive movement has included actions such as holding BIPOC Roundtable discussions; active Advisory Board recruitment for Black board members; and the development of the Community Liaison Program. Carrboro adopted Juneteenth as a Town Holiday in 2021. Read more. https://chapelhillreview.com/stories/630746881-town-of-carrboro-town-manager-announces-chief-race-and-equity-officer-fulltime-position
