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The mission of the California Equity Initiative is to uplift and amplify movements and grassroots efforts that inform and educate, intentionally closing the wealth gap, increasing personal equity and generational wealth, while promoting the well-being of Black people.

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Cal Equity Updates

June 9, 2025

California Equity Initiative Statement: Outraged and United Against Militarized Immigration Raids in Los Angeles…

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When harm is organized, our response has to be too.

The @calequity Emergency Detainment and Deportation Defense Toolkit helps you create your own family or community defense strategy. Not just what to know, but what to do.

We are meeting coordinat

Los Angeles was BUILT by immigrants. And yet, the Trump administration is weaponizing their power and resources to terrorize OUR communities. This is about control and distraction, not public safety.

We will NOT be silent.

Here’s what you can

In case you missed it! 🚨 One million Californians could lose their healthcare coverage soon.

New Medicaid work rules threaten to strip essential care from our most vulnerable community members—especially low-income families, elders, and commu

🌍 Environmental racism isn’t just about pollution—it’s about who is most exposed to it and why.

Decades of racist housing policies and disinvestment have left Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities on the frontlines of environme

Habeas corpus protects us all—it’s the right to not be jailed without reason or trial.

Suspending it would strip away one of our most basic protections and puts everyone’s freedom at risk.

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AB 57, introduced by @asmtinamckinnor, is making real moves to fix historic housing injustice in California.

It guarantees at least 10% of home purchase assistance funds go to descendants of formerly enslaved people—because equity means more

Memorial Day honors the sacrifice of all who served. But the day after, we remember how the GI Bill’s promise did not reach everyone.

While many white veterans built wealth and rose to the middle class, Black veterans were often denied the sa

Protest is strategy: Part 2! Are you ready to take action but don’t know where to start?

Organizing a protest takes more than passion—it takes planning. We broke down some of the first steps to help you move from idea to impact.

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Protest is strategy.

When systems weren’t built to listen, showing up becomes a way of speaking. Marches, rallies, strikes, and sit-ins all bring visibility, pressure, and power to an issue.

This is communication. A message to decision maker

Over 70 million people rely on Medicaid—including 40% children and 60% of nursing home residents. But now, it’s under attack.

Congress is considering massive cuts that could strip health care from you and your loved ones.

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We are grounded in the belief that systemic injustices must be met with systemic solutions.

This project is focused on repairing the harm caused by centuries of inequities, discrimination, and exclusion.

We aim to unite elected officials, grassroots organizations, and community members fighting for an equitable California.

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WHY EQUITY?

Equity is essential to building a society where everyone has access to opportunities that meet their unique needs and circumstances. Unlike equality, which provides the same resources to everyone, equity acknowledges that historical injustices and systemic barriers have created uneven starting points—and works to address those disparities.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Leadership

Provides

Equity

Equity is achieved through deliberate action and leadership that centers the unique needs of communities. It requires leaders to confront systemic barriers and enact solutions that address inequality head-on.

LEADERSHIP PROVIDES EQUITY THROUGH:

Inclusive Policymaking: Designing policies that directly confront and dismantle the structural barriers faced by historically underserved communities.

Reparations: Taking meaningful steps to address the generational harm caused by systemic racism, such as the work being done to advance Reparations for Black Californians.
Targeted Investments: Directing resources like funding for education, healthcare, and housing to the communities that need them most.
Advocacy and Accountability: Holding decision-makers accountable for ensuring equity is embedded in every action and policy.
Community-Led Solutions: Partnering with the people most affected by inequities to co-create solutions that reflect their lived experiences.

At the California Equity Initiative, we believe that equity and Reparations must go hand in hand. Together, they address both systemic barriers and historical injustices, creating a foundation for lasting opportunity and justice.

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Our Your Rights, Your Future series seeks to help community members understand and protect their rights in today’s changing legal and political landscapes. Learn more at our events page or sign up here.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT

As this journey continues, we call on all who support justice and equity to rally behind these efforts. We ask for your continued support—not only for the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), but for all lawmakers working together in this legislative process.

While your organization can submit a letter or resolution of support, you may also use our online support form. You can simply fill out the following e-form that will be used as documentation of your support.