What We Do

We're building a future where communities of color thrive

Founded in 1993, The Greenlining Institute is a policy, research, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. We work on a variety of major policy issues, from the economy to environmental policy, health care and many others, because economic opportunity has many parts, and they all connect.

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Greenlining's 27th Annual Economic Summit

We the Future

Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Oakland, CA

Early-bird tickets are now on sale! Limited number available.
This year’s theme, We the Future, expresses our aspirations for a nation where we all have the opportunity to thrive. The time is now to set the course for our future rooted in equity. By embracing the growing diversity of our experiences, we will spend the day exploring ways to build more inclusive and equitable solutions for the future.
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Marathon Refinery Explosion: My Community Was Literally on Fire

March 24, 2020 • Lauren Valdez • Blog, Environmental Equity, Leadership Academy

A Stimulus Package to Protect Workers and Families

March 23, 2020 • Debra Gore-Mann • Blog, Economic Equity, General

Closing The Racial Wealth Gap Through Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2020 • Parwana Ayub • Blog, Environmental Equity, Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy

The Greenlining Leadership Academy trains and empowers the next generation of multi-ethnic leaders to create positive social change. We offer three transformative programs designed for young leaders seeking to reach their full potential.

The application period for the Casa Joaquin program is now open.
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Nia Mitchell '19

"I had the opportunity to better understand how to use policy and navigate the overall landscape of the climate field."

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