Our Agenda

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We are driven by a long-term vision and comprehensive agenda to help improve the lives of Black Californians. Our policy work is deeply rooted in 7 key issue areas most impacting Black Californians

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Housing

The commodification of housing, lack of affordable housing supply, and lack of tenant protections have resulted in housing instability, disparities in home ownership and communities of concentrated poverty.

HOUSING

Quick Facts

Despite making up only 5.5% of the state’s population, Black Californians are almost 31% of California’s housing population
Landlords are more likely to try to evict Black renters than renters from other racial/ethnic groups
Among all racial/ethnic groups, Black households are the least likely to own their homes

HOUSING

Vision

We are working so every Black person in California has a safe, permanent, affordable, and sustainable home to call their own.

HOUSING

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Look out for our upcoming webinar with experts, advocates and community leaders, as well as the release of our research digging deeper into how this issue impacts Black people, and our recommendations on potential policy solutions.

HOUSING

Real Safety

Race-neutral policies, racial bias, and inequitable resource allocation have fueled disparate and over incarceration of Black people. This over incarceration impacts the physical and psychological health as well as the financial and economic stability of Black Californians.

The power of law enforcement lobbying and weak accountability systems have resulted in significant abuse and harm of Black people and communities. This over-policing and abuse has impacted the physical and psychological health of Black Californians as well as the financial and economic stability of our communities.

Real Safety

Quick Facts

Public funds are used in a manner that inequitably harms Black people.
Black people are most likely to be incarcerated among all racial and ethnic groups.
Black people are most likely to be subject to uses of force among all racial and ethnic groups.

Real Safety

Vision

We imagine a California that has a justice system rooted in restoration and rehabilitation rather than punishment and second-class citizenship. We envision a justice system that recognizes the humanity and dignity of Black people and holds state actors accountable for their treatment of Black people.

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Real Safety

Education

Inequitable funding of public education, lack of teacher diversity and early learning opportunities, and chronic absenteeism have fueled disparities in educational outcomes for Black children.

Educational outcomes interact with other issue areas and impact likelihood of incarceration, employment, economic opportunity and more.

Education

Quick Facts

Black students are least likely to become proficient readers by 3rd grade, least likely to master mid-level math, to be placed in college prep courses, or to graduate from high school within 4 years.
Black children are under-identified for early intervention services and disproportionately placed in special education categories.
Black students are overexposed to exclusionary discipline and more frequently removed from learning environments.

Education

Vision

We are committed to the education of Black students of all ages. Black students will be invested in, cared for, encouraged to learn in safe, nurturing environments, and prepared to thrive with strong, robust support systems to assist their learning, growth, and development.

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Education

Healthy Bodies & Minds

Medical deserts, the burden of healthcare costs, and disparities in employment-based coverage have limited access to adequate healthcare for Black Californians.

Racial bias, culturally incompetent care, lack of workforce diversity and a healthcare model that puts profit over people, have resulted in disparities in healthcare and outcomes.

Healthy Bodies & Minds

Quick Facts

Black Californians are slightly less likely to have a usual source of healthcare than white Californians, making it harder to manage chronic conditions.
Black Californians have the shortest life expectancy among all racial and ethnic groups.
Racial biases lead to over or under diagnosis, lack of proper pain management and increased health risks.

Healthy Bodies & Minds

Vision

We are working to ensure all Black Californians have access to adequate, holistic, and culturally competent healthcare from the womb to old age.

Healthy Bodies & Minds

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Healthy Bodies & Minds

Economic Opportunity

As a result of disconnected youth, internet access and affordability, and unemployment disparities, Black Californians are consistently experiencing the lowest levels of economic performance.

Economic Opportunity

Quick Facts

Low-income Black Californians are more likely to have higher hospital readmissions, deaths, obesity and chronic illnesses.
A household that experiences food insecurity correlates with experiencing unemployment, being low-income and/or living in poverty.
Communities without internet access face higher rates of unemployment, low-paying jobs, and lower educational attainment.

Economic Opportunity

Vision

We envision a California where Black people can access tools and resources that eliminate poverty and provide opportunities for prosperity, dignity, and well-being. We imagine a California where Black people have access to safe employment that pays a living wage and access to wealth-building opportunities needed to build up our communities and maintain economic resiliency.

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Economic Opportunity

Healthy Neighborhoods

Black Californians’ ability to live in and benefit from healthy built environments is hindered by decades of racially driven federal housing laws, public divestment in urban infrastructure, and California’s fiscal policies.

Black Californians experience some of the worst environmental and neighborhood conditions compared to other racial groups in the state.

Healthy Neighborhoods

Quick Facts

Black Californians experience the least access to quality parks, green spaces, and recreation areas directly impacting individual and community health.
Black neighborhoods have an overconcentration of toxic hazards which contribute to poor air, water, and soil quality and adverse health outcomes.
Systemic disadvantages in the build environment makes it difficult for Black communities to withstand climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthy Neighborhoods

Vision

We aspire to see Black neighborhoods with clean air, soil, and water with adequate resources for the development and upkeep of urban infrastructure, community spaces, green spaces, and recreation.

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Healthy Neighborhoods

Democracy

Disparities in the diversity of electeds, Black voter registration and turnout, and interaction with electeds impacts how well Black interest and communities are represented.

Democracy

Quick Facts

Black elected officials represent the interests of the Black community at higher rates than do officials who are non-Black.
The continued disparities in the rate of participation in elections and the contact of elected officials by the Black community results in diminished impact in setting the public policy agenda for the state.

Democracy

Vision

We envision a California governed by the people and a fully representative, pro-Black democratic system and governance structure where Black people and their voices are respected, valued, protected, and able to influence policy outcomes.

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Democracy

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