About the Department
Learn More About the Department of Race and Equity
Racial Equity Theory of Change
Oakland Race and Equity Baseline Indicators Report
Oakland Equity Indicators Report
Accomplishment Reports
Equity Analysis and Proposed Medical Cannabis Amendments
Dismantle Anti-Black Racism project
Department Brochure
City of Oakland Race & Equity Municipal Code
African American Museum Library of Oakland - Events & Newsletters
Learn More About Systemic Racism
Here's Why Oakland Declared Racism A Public Health Crisis
Learn More About Systemic Racism
Race & Equity Change Process
Action Against Hate is Needed
College & Career Resources for Students with Disabilities
Equitable Public Safety
Head For The Hills
Equity Atlas by Policylink
Black Unemployment Twice As High As White Unemployment Nationwide
The Segregation of America's Housing — A Talk with Richard Rothstein
Resources
Given the right message, analysis and tools, people will work toward racial equity and justice for all.
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Segregation By Design
Oakland Redlining and Demographics
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Race, Power of An Illusion
An online documentary series discussing the origins, beliefs & consequences of race
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Geographic Equity Toolbox
The Geographic Equity Toolbox helps City staff prioritize Oakland residents fairly.
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Business Case for Racial Equity
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Business Case for Racial Equity
Accomplishments
Featured equity imbedded programs and projects within the City of Oakland.
News
Aug 21, 2024
Uncertainty Requires a Buffet of Resilience Choices
Features Equitable Climate Action Plan and resiliency hubs.
Aug 21, 2024
Combating Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Part 1: Holding Leaders Accountable
Mapping Black California’s Racism as a Public Health Crisis Dashboard is a convenient tool to analyze how governing bodies and nongovernmental organizations have declared racism as a public health crisis and how they plan to address its impact. The dashboard examines the impact of racism on communities of color and analyzes how these declarations will address the systemic impacts.
Apr 15, 2024
Could tearing up an Oakland freeway undo decades of racial injustice?
Plans to remove I-980 have energized urbanists and environmentalists. But longtime residents fear it could be a new phase of gentrification.
Leadership
Darlene Flynn
Director, Department of Race and Equity
Darlene has more than 15 years of experience implementing systemic change and increasing racial equity in city government. She was on the ground level in developing the Race and Social Justice Initiative in the City of Seattle’s Office for Civil Rights.
Contact Us
Phone Numbers
- Phone: 510-238-3638
Email Address
Open Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed