The Greenlining Institute

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

Tickets for Greenlining's annual conference are now on sale!

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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What's New

Smart Cities can bridge the digital divide

The State of High-Speed Internet Access in California

January 23, 2020 • Paul Goodman • Blog, Technology Equity

2019 Supplier Diversity Report Card

January 3, 2020 • Publications, Publications, Technology Equity

Diesel Exhaust Kills. Electric Trucks Can Help

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

Leadership Academy

Now Accepting Applications!

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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