CEO Action for Racial Equity’s place-based approach acknowledges the strengths, assets and leadership in communities, with a focus on driving policy change in five cities across the country. It recognizes local work being done and builds on that momentum. By working locally, we can deploy ideas and look for future insights on how we can engage across Fellowship priorities.
We’re working hard in Oakland, California and connecting with key stakeholders who have the network, shared vision and long history of advocacy to accelerate the impact of the Fellowship’s work on-the-ground — including our Fellows, their companies, and grassroots organizations who are part of our Fellowship’s Black Community Council. There are a number of initiatives showing momentum that are already underway in Oakland to drive progress towards racial equity and we’re bringing our resources to the table to accelerate impact.
One such initiative CEOARE is focused on – Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, or EIFDs. An EIFD is a government entity established by a city and/or county that carries out a plan within a defined area to construct, improve, rehabilitate infrastructure and affordable housing. Watch a short video to learn how EIFDs can specifically help Black Oaklanders and what you can do to support this initiative.
“I’ve called Oakland home for more than 30 years and invested significant time and treasure fighting systemic racism and its reverberating effects on BIPOC Oaklanders. My deep Oakland roots and relationships with my neighbors, community organizations and policy makers are now at the center of my work with my fellow Oakland Place-Based team. For me, this work is more than personal. Oakland is my community and I’m more motivated than ever to ensure my work makes a difference.”
— Kim Thompson, PwC
