Mar 19, 2021
Action Against Hate is Needed
The Department of Race & Equity stands in solidarity with those impacted and centers focus on safety for those impacted by these atrocities. (photo credit: Lea Suzuki/ The SF Chronicle)
Race & Equity
We work with City departments to create a city where our diversity is maintained, racial disparities have been eliminated and racial equity has been achieved.
News
Jul 22, 2021
"I'm a professor at a U.S. military academy. Here's why I teach critical race theory."
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley’s recent defense of teaching critical race theory at the U.S. military academies shows that it is not unpatriotic to understand a fuller version of American history, nor does it promote division among our military members.
Jun 20, 2022
Oakland Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
In Oakland, officials said structural racism has led to a public health crisis. Black and brown people face poorer health outcomes compared to white residents, the staff report said
Topics
Here's Why Oakland Declared Racism A Public Health Crisis
Oakland's History of Resistance to Racism Reparations- Addressing Racialized Harm The Town Talks About Racial Equity City of Oakland's Juneteenth Event Opportunity Imbalance- Race, Gender & California's Education-to-Employment Pipeline Black Unemployment Twice As High As White Unemployment Nationwide Equitable Energy & Climate Plan for the City Cannabis Equity Program
Leadership
Darlene Flynn
Director, Department of Race and Equity
Darlene has more than 10 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.
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