2024 All-America City Finalist – Oakland, CA

Progress against discrimination has been made, but underlying systems persist. Historic planning and policies harmed racially representative areas, leading to distrust in city government. In response, Oakland established the Department of Race and Equity in 2016 to address racial disparities and foster a vision of diversity and equity. This move acknowledges a need to undo harm and achieve racial equity, reflecting a city grappling with its complex legacy and striving for transformative change toward fairness and inclusion.

2024 All-America City Finalist – Oakland, CA - National Civic League