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City Attorney Barbara Parker, Department of Race & Equity Director Darlene Flynn, and City Administrator Ed Reiskin
Jun 20, 2022

Oakland Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis

In Oakland, officials said structural racism has led to a public health crisis. Black and brown people face poorer health outcomes compared to white residents, the staff report said

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Here's Why Oakland Declared Racism A Public Health Crisis

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Darlene Flynn

Director, Department of Race and Equity

Darlene has more than 10 years of experience implementing systemic change and increasing racial equity in city government. She was on the ground level in developing the Race and Social Justice Initiative in the City of Seattle’s Office for Civil Rights.

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