RUX Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange works to amplify a complete and nuanced representation of Kentucky and to skill more Kentuckians in working across differences. We believe in the vision of a united Kentucky Commonwealth.

RUX knows firsthand that that geography is not the only thing that divides us. We recognize that not everyone is born into the same privileges. To build pathways for people to work across differences, we have to create spaces that are safe, accessible, and welcoming to people from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences of age, ability, expertise, gender, race, sexuality, culture, and class. 

Therefore, RUX is an anti-racist organization.

For us, that means working to create an environment where all RUX members know that they are valued. We do this by identifying, challenging, and working to correct racism and other inequities within our network and in the communities we visit.

We strive to be an open and compassionate space for Kentuckians to meet, learn more about our state, engage in respectful dialogue, and move forward together.