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Advancing Equity Across California
We advance equity by making systems understandable, participation possible, and community leadership central to public decision making.
WHO WE ARE
CalEquity is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to advance equity through public education, advocacy, and community-centered leadership that expand opportunity and build lasting economic security for communities across California.
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.
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.
Let’s Rally
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.