Our Vision
A Racially Just Oakland
Supporting the development of powerful social change movements to eliminate structural racism
Building a Racially Just Oakland
An Oakland where every individual finds belonging and has the opportunity to dream and flourish.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
We are honored to celebrate 25 years of grantmaking to the community organizers, advocates, and creatives who are moving us toward a racially just Oakland.
News & Updates
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We Keep Us Safe: Standing with Immigrant Communities Under Attack
Akonadi Foundation stands in solidarity with our community to defend the rights of all people to live in safety and dignity. We are appalled to witness our community…
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Enter the World of Oakland Artist Zoë Boston
On Thursday night, we premiered our short film profiling 2025 Racial Justice Poster Project artist Zoë Boston. We are blown away by the breadth of Zoë’s creative muscle…
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Journey to Justice: Ray’s Reflection from Aotearoa
By Ray Colmenar, President of Akonadi Foundation In a time when the freedoms and rights of our most vulnerable neighbors are under constant threat, we are called to…
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In Memory of James Bell: A Champion for Youth Justice
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of a dear friend and trailblazing leader, James Bell, founding president of the W. Haywood Burns Institute. James…
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Reimagining Youth Justice: Akonadi Foundation Joins Journey to Justice
Akonadi Foundation believes that any successful social justice movement should center and position the next generation of leaders to build the future they and their communities deserve. As…
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Shaping Oakland’s Future Through the Power of Storytelling
Q&A with Ayodele Nzinga, Executive Director of Lower Bottom Playaz, on using theater to engage and empower Oakland’s communities while addressing systemic issues. For the latest edition of…
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Reimagining Safety in Alameda County Through Coalition Building
Q&A with Justice Reinvestment Coalition (JRC) on how community-based organizations (CBOs) in Alameda County are coming together to address the root causes of violence and shift away from…
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Local Organizations are Mobilizing to End the School-to-Prison Pipeline in CA
Q&A with the Dignity in Schools Campaign California (DSC CA) on how local organizations across the state are uniting to bring community-led solutions to end youth criminalization. For…
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Congratulations Lateefah Simon!
Akonadi Foundation sends a huge congratulations to our board member and former president Lateefah Simon on her election as Congresswoman for California’s 12th District! Lateefah has a long…
