The Knox Alliance for Racial Equality (KARE) brings together a diverse group of residents of Knox County, Ohio in a community organization committed to challenging racism and promoting inclusion. Our organization initiates, supports, and facilitates work to make Knox County a more equitable place to live, worship, study, and raise families.

OUR MISSION

Our goal is to promote a welcoming community for all who live in and visit Knox County and to strive for civic justice and racial equality through the following endeavors:

  • Encourage greater understanding of local history;

  • Promote and celebrate the diversity that exists in our community;

  • Be proactive to prevent and reactive to local incidences of injustice and inequality;

  • Encourage active participation and leadership in various community organizations and structures;

  • Serve as a resource to the local community.

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CHALLENGE RACISM AND SEEK SYSTEMIC CHANGE

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PROMOTE INCLUSION

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CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY

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EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY

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If you have experienced racism in Knox County, have concerns you’d like to share, or would like support for work you or your organization are doing to challenge racism and promote inclusion, please contact us. KARE stands ready to help in whatever way it can.