RACE, EQUITY AND GENTRIFICATION: The Politics and Control of Black Bodies

A crucial community Berkeley conversation, sponsored by the NAACP and other organizations, that everyone should try to attend. The struggle for racial justice, for African Americans in particular, is one that must be engaged seriously by government bodies on all levels.

Out of Oakland comes a very positive initiative: a Department of Race and Equity, unanimously approved by the City Council.

It’s true that the meaningful social change has always come from the efforts of grassroots community actions. But local governments must also work for equality for marginalized communities. The NAACP and others are calling for a Berkeley department on race and equity similar to Oakland’s. Come join the conversation on Saturday on how to hold our government accountable for continuing racial injustice.

SPEAKERS – COMMUNITY CONVERSATION – ACTION
**City of Oakland Councilmember Desley Brooks**
**Black Lives Matter Panel Discussion**