Springfield, IL

The Springfield Coalition on Dismantling Racism (SCoDR) formed in 2011 as a Regional Organizing partner of Crossroads AROT to assist organizations in Springfield, IL develop policies and practices that promote racial justice and racial equity and to envision a pathway for the Greater Springfield community to dismantle institutional racism. SCODR emerged from community partnerships catalyzed by the racial justice commitments of the Domincan Sisters of Springfield, IL and through community-wide workshops their Antiracism Team sponsored and hosted beginning in 2004. 

SCoDR sponsors several training events in Springfield each year, and organizes with institutions throughout the greater Springfield region to bring about antiracist transformation. The Coalition Partners include the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, healthcare institutions, education, and other major employers.