#CommunityBenefitAgreements are an important tool that allows communities to hold banks accountable & demand more equitable investments. Read more about #CBA in our explainer from our Econ Equity Associate, amanda j lee. greenlining.org/blog-category/…

DID YOU KNOW THAT BART WILL BE 50% OFF FARES FOR ALL OF SEPTEMBER??? NOW YOU KNOW! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!!!!! TRAINS ARE GOOD!!!!!!

🧵of our latest blog, “Deconstructing the Housing Crises,” by Stephen Menendian #HousingCrisis #OBI #Blog 1/17 belonging.berkeley.edu/deconstructing…

The Greenlining Institute builds the next generation of racial equality leaders as part of our mission to bring lasting, transformative change to communities of color. Apply to join our #LeadershipAcademy programs and enact systemic change: ow.ly/G7Cn50M7P72

Did you hear? We're bringing our Summit back to Oakland! That’s right, registration for our in-person #JustFutureSummit is now open! Join us on October 19 and 20 to celebrate! 🎉 Reserve now and save 25% off registration this month only! Register bit.ly/JFS_2023

WEB Dubois was a pioneer in the fields of sociology and civil rights activism. Dubois was also highly influential in the nascent field of data visualization, along with others such as F. Nightingale and CJ Minard. You can see many of Dubois' graphics here: loc.gov/pictures/searc…

This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating the unmeasurable power of community-led #climateaction. Rather than imposing top-down campaigns that presume what’s best for frontline areas, community-led initiatives tap into the unique needs and cultures of the people they serve. #GTB

147 years ago, April 29 1876, a white mob in Antioch forcibly evicted all Chinese residents from the town after rumors proliferated that Chinese sex workers had spread venereal diseases to a handful of men. The next day, after Sunday services, Antioch's Chinatown was burned down

1/4 Thank you to Darryl Fears The Washington Post for this in-depth article on how racist infrastructure policies relegated West Oakland’s communities of color to neighborhoods filled with toxic air and environmental burdens that still persist to this day. bit.ly/3nQwvFJ

Our very own Aminah was featured in the City of City of Oakland videos for the EJ Element and Safety Element! Learn more on how to get involved: bit.ly/42q7FMa youtube.com/watch?v=t-NiBg…

Zeroing out pre-committed utility debt relief $$ from the #CaBudget should not be the answer to the deficit. An equitable Budget must prioritize both building our future grid & ensuring that #CA's disadvantaged communities are not left shouldering disproportionate energy debt.

#CA wants to be an equity leader, but when times get tough, equity programs are the first to get cut. 🤨 Communities on the frontlines of climate change need funding NOW, not promises down the road.

It Was Not the “News” That Traveled Slowly — It Was “Power” -- an essay on #Juneteenth by Christopher Wilson Christopher Wilson Read excerpts in this 🧵

City government plays a major role in decisions that impact our daily lives. Capacity Building Program Manager Aminah dove into the City's General Plan with a focus on Oakland's new Environmental Justice Element. Learn more in our latest blog: bit.ly/42SIEsj

Meet the 2023 Leadership Academy! Each member draws from their unique background, inspiration, and vision for the future. Read our latest blog to learn more about this year’s Leadership Academy cohort, and what a just future means to them. bit.ly/44Ggxyc

Find contact info for Assemblymembers here: bit.ly/3PhDb9E

📣 Have you registered yet for the upcoming #JustFutureSummit2023 feat. W. Kamau Bell Alicia Garza , Dolores Huerta? Don’t worry, there’s still time left to grab your tickets. Register today!

Today, a group of Greenlining workers delivered a letter asking for voluntary recognition to our Executive Director informing her that a supermajority of us are forming a union. We are Greenliners United!

(1/5) This year, our #GreenliningTheBlock partners moved forward two dozen capital projects across the U.S. and secured over $117M in grants & investments to advance neighborhood-level #climatejustice solutions. Join us in celebrating their achievements: