The Black New Deal Symposium was held on February 26th and kicked off a phase of legislative research and development on how we can address the harms committed to Black Oaklanders after decades of systemic racism embedded in public policy and programs. This article shares co-op member Adrionna Fike’s presentation on how worker co-ops support their communities and what they need to flourish.

The Black New Deal Symposium was held on February 26th and kicked off a phase of legislative research and development on how we can address the harms committed to Black Oaklanders after decades of systemic racism embedded in public policy and programs. This article shares artists Refa Senay and Rashida Chase’s presentations on the significance of having Black artists at the vanguard of arts & culture production in their communities.

The Black New Deal Symposium was held on February 26th and kicked off a phase of legislative research and development on how we can address the harms committed to Black Oaklanders after decades of systemic racism embedded in public policy and programs. This article shares educator Chela Delgado’s presentation on the history and present day effects of school closures on Black students.

The Black New Deal Symposium was held on February 26th and kicked off a phase of legislative research and development on how we can address the harms committed to Black Oaklanders after decades of systemic racism embedded in public policy and programs. This article shares professor C.N.E. Corbin’s presentation on the history and present state of environmental disparities affecting lower income Oaklanders as a result of public policies and market pressures.

The Black New Deal Symposium was held on February 26th and kicked off a phase of legislative research and development on how we can address the harms committed to Black Oaklanders after decades of systemic racism embedded in public policy and programs. This article shares professor Brandi Summers and Alan Dones presentations on the history and present day state of how public housing policies and market pressures have made housing inaccessible to Black Oaklanders.

The Black New Deal Symposium was held on February 26th and kicked off a phase of legislative research and development on how we can address the harms committed to Black Oaklanders after decades of systemic racism embedded in public policy and programs. This article shares professor Nikki Jones’ presentation on how public safety at its root is an issue of lacking supportive social institutions for Black youth and adults.