Despite a brisk June night that called for sweaters and light jackets, the warmth inside Children’s Fairyland was unmistakable as more than 250 business leaders, community advocates, elected officials, and Oakland Metropolitan Chamber members came together to celebrate the people and organizations shaping Oakland’s future.
Continue readingDEI Spotlight: Turner Construction Company
Turner Construction Company fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. In 2020, Turner established a 10-year vision: to reflect the communities in which they build and to achieve equitable representation at all levels of the company.
Continue readingRemembering Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan
A beloved trailblazer and larger than life presence in her fierce and unwavering commitment to children, working families and those most marginalized in our community. She was dedicated, steadfast and a luminary leader in her public service career.
Continue readingJPMorgan Chase’s Minority Entrepreneurship Initiative
As part of Chase’s commitment to help advance racial equity, they have launched a new program to accelerate minority small business growth in historically underserved neighborhoods.
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