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Our #SoLoveCanWin Fund applications are LIVE! These grants support orgs and projects in Oakland focused on one of the following strategies for racial justice: 🌟healing 🌟arts and culture 🌟organizing 🌟journalism or narrative change Apply by June 7th: akonadi.org/so-love-can-wi…

For the latest All in for Oakland blog, our President Ray Colmenar interviewed George Galvis, Co-Founder & Executive Director of CURYJ! Read their full conversation about CURYJ's work to unlock the leadership of young people to transform communities. akonadi.org/curyjs-george-…

Is your organization or collective: ✅ Oakland-based? ✅ Seeking to ignite and implement a radical collective vision of freedom and racial justice in Oakland? Apply for our 2024 #SoLoveCanWin Fund! Learn more and submit by June 7th: akonadi.org/so-love-can-wi…

"The biggest contribution those of us in philanthropy can make is to invest in power building, so that communities most impacted can lead the long-term fight for racial justice." - Akonadi President Ray Colmenar for Northern California Grantmakers's Mic Drop series 🎤 ncg.org/news/investing…

We are doubling down on our commitment to racial justice. Led by California Black Freedom Fund, legal experts, advocates & philanthropic leaders are joining forces to offer legal resources and guidance to California organizations and foundations. Learn more about LEAD: LEAD.CABlackFreedomFund.org

Are you part of an Oakland-based organization, group, or collective seeking to ignite and implement a radical collective vision of freedom and racial justice in Oakland? Apply for our 2024 #SoLoveCanWin Fund! Applications due by June 7th: akonadi.org/so-love-can-wi…

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we remember and celebrate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in Texas. At Akonadi Foundation, we remain more committed than ever to working with our partners for liberation and racial justice in Oakland and beyond.

For the latest installment of our All in for Oakland Blog series, Akoandi President Ray Colmenar interviewed Zoë Polk, Executive Director of EBCLC! Read their full convo to learn more about EBCLC's work to achieve a thriving, equitable East Bay. akonadi.org/creating-equit…

Congratulations to our 2024 #SoLoveCanWin Fund grantee partners! We're proud to support Oakland's organizers, storytellers, culture bearers, and healers who seek to ignite and implement a radical collective vision of freedom and justice. Learn more: akonadi.org/congratulation…

Our team at Akonadi Foundation joins the Oakland community in honoring and mourning the life of Rashad Pridgen, a visionary multidisciplinary artist. Thank you, Rashad, for sharing your light and talent with us. 🕊️ Explore some of Rashad's artwork here: creativesinplace.org/artists/rashad…

So happy to be apart of the #weloveoakland campaign with the Akonadi Foundation foundation. Couldn’t be more proud to represent Oakland in the best light I can!

Regardless of what party is in power, it’s the people who will push this country forward to being a true multiracial democracy— together, onward, upward, and always in community. Read our full statement on the election results: akonadi.org/rising-to-the-…

#WeLoveOakland is all about celebrating the vibrant and joyful culture, community, and activism that exists in Oakland. Check out the site and let us know what you love most about The Town 💚 weloveoakland.akonadi.org

Nairobi, Nelson, Peggy, and Pendarvis represent the best of what our beautiful city has to offer. They are all deeply invested in using their time and talents to make sure Oakland thrives. Hear more from our #WeLoveOakland storytellers at weloveoakland.akonadi.org.

For the latest installment of our AiO blog series, Akoandi President Ray Colmenar interviewed Jennifer Rodriguez, Executive Director of @YouthLawCenter! Read their conversation to learn more about YLC’s efforts to uplift youth and transform systems. akonadi.org/oaklands-youth…

For our #WeLoveOakland campaign, community organizer and culture keeper Marquita Price wrote an ode to the beautiful contradictions that exist in the Town. Read Marquita’s letter and write one of your own at weloveoakland.akoandi.org.

For #WeLoveOakland, Caheri Gutierrez shares a moving letter on her appreciation and hope for Oakland. Read more of Caheri’s letter and share your own ode to the Town at weloveoakland.akonadi.org.

We’re proud to share love letters to Oakland from two of Akonadi’s very own. Demetria and Shana, thank you for so beautifully capturing your deep love for and believe in the Town for #WeLoveOakland. Write your Dear Oakland letter at weloveoakland.akonadi.org.

For our latest All In for Oakland grantee partner spotlight, we spoke with Ursula DeWitt, Jasmine Williams, and Geoffrey Winder from DignityinSchoolsCalifornia. Read the full interview to learn more about DSC CA's work to convene grassroots orgs: akonadi.org/local-organiza…

In our latest All In for Oakland spotlight, we spoke with Karen Chin, Justice Reinvestment Coalition Coordinator. Justice Reinvestment Coalition AC works to end incarceration and shift investment and policies towards providing communities with access to their basic needs akonadi.org/reimagining-sa…