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 Economic Summit 2020

We the Future

Each year The Greenlining Institute brings together powerful voices for change—grassroots community leaders, nationally known advocates, artists, elected officials and more—for a unique event focusing on how to build a more equitable, just society.

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What's New

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Diesel Exhaust Kills. Electric Trucks Can Help

December 13, 2019 • Leslie Aguayo • Blog, Environmental Equity

Greenlining Neighborhoods: Our Approach to Community Investment

October 24, 2019 • Sonrisa Cooper • Blog, Economic Equity
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Building a Nation Where Communities of Color Thrive: Debra [...]

October 10, 2019 • Debra Gore-Mann • Blog, General

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.

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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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