Our Mission
To be a progressive catalyst that confronts systematic racism and promotes transformative thinking, unity, and equity for everyone.
Equity Project Alliance

ACHIEVING AN
EQUITABLE ESCAMBIA

Across their lifespan, Black residents in Escambia County face systemic racism and disadvantages that disproportionately impact their physical, mental, and social health, as well as the educational and economic opportunities afforded to Black families and communities of color.

HOW CAN WE CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE ESCAMBIA WHERE EVERYONE CAN LIVE WELL AND THRIVE?

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Community Gathers for Equity Project Alliance’s 2025 Data Walk
In one of Pensacola’s most anticipated annual events, nearly 200 residents came together for the Equity Project Alliance’s 2025 Data Walk, held at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church. The event united community members from all walks of life to examine local data, spark meaningful dialogue, and explore solutions to pressing challenges.

This year’s recurring theme was clear: “What’s next?” Attendees emphasized the need for real action and concrete next steps—though exactly what those steps will be is still in development.

A featured panel, including Dr. Mary Metha (Nemours Children’s Health), Connie Bookman (Pathways for Change and the Homeless Reduction Task Force), and Ruthie Noel (Achieve Escambia), brought their insight into vital issues such as healthcare access, school readiness, housing affordability, and homelessness.

During dinner, local leaders facilitated table discussions, gathering valuable community feedback. These insights will be compiled into a report that outlines key concerns and proposed actions. The finalized findings will be shared with attendees and local government leaders to help guide future initiatives.

Interested in the data that shaped the discussion? Click the link to view the full 2025 dataset.

Equity Project Alliance
Equity Project Alliance

COMMUNITY RESPONSE

We foster authentic relationships among ourselves and others so that a deep appreciation of diversity is realized.
We are all here because we care about learning about our own participation in racism and we want to find solutions that are equitable and creative.
Equity Project Alliance
Equity Project Alliance

LEARN MORE ABOUT RACIAL EQUITY IN OUR COMMUNITY

The Equity Project Alliance’s Dinners of Change have been successful! They provide magical evenings of exploration, conversation, and learning. So, what’s next!? EPA will continue to host gatherings intended to build upon and expand the conversation. We are convinced that our events will continue to build momentum and inspire change on multiple levels. If you’re interested in learning more, we invite you to download this DataWalk Report and join our mailing list to learn more about opportunities to engage in the work that we are doing.
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