Justice disparity in 2025 Equality Indicators report
Summary
The 2025 Equality Indicators report shows the justice theme at its worst since the report began, with the disparity dropping ten points. Commissioners stressed that equity work needs city funding, especially as a federal grant sunsets in September.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The federal MITL grant ends September 30, and city officials don't believe the equity office budget is increasing to fill the gap.
Residents affected by inequities in policing, courts and justice outcomes if solutions get funded.
Asian-owned businesses and Asian students, who are the subjects of the declining metrics.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Beyond Apology Commission - Jun 26, 2026
The 2025 Equality Indicators report shows the justice theme at its worst since the report began, with the disparity dropping ten points. Commissioners stressed that equity work needs city funding, especially as a federal grant sunsets in September.
Human Rights Commission - Jun 15, 2026
Tulsa's overall equity score rose to 44.5 of 100, up nearly six points since 2018, but economic opportunity, public health, and justice scores declined. Commissioners discussed data gaps, including no measurement of LGBTQ+ identities, and possible new indicators.
Asian Affairs Commission - Jun 2, 2026
Asian Tulsans went from the top group on business ownership and lowest chronic absenteeism in 2017 to below the bottom group by 2024. The Data and Research committee is digging into whether the numbers reflect real decline or changes in how the indicators are measured.
HRW: Policing, Poverty, and Racial Inequality in Tulsa, Oklahoma
HRW: Policing, Poverty, and Racial Inequality in Tulsa, Oklahoma Human Rights Watch
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