The Greenlining Institute submitted comments to the EPA in strong opposition to the reconsideration of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards.| The Greenlining Institute
The first 100 days of Trump’s second administration have been marked by relentless attacks. But it is also fueling a new era of resistance.| The Greenlining Institute
Today is the start of Latinx Heritage Month, and we celebrate and honor the brilliance of Latinx communities whose cultural, political, and economic contributions are foundational to this country. Latinx communities have built and defended this nation, often while facing forces determined to erase us, deny us freedom, and exploit our labor. Still, we rise, […]| The Greenlining Institute
(Oakland) Tuesday, September 9, 2025–Today, The Greenlining Institute’s Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Max Vargas as President and CEO, effective September 15, 2025. Vargas will take over from Olga Talamante who was appointed in February 2025 by Greenlining’s Board of Directors as Interim President and CEO. Vargas most recently served […]| The Greenlining Institute
The labor movement was built on the courage of people who knew their individual struggles were bound together, and that only collective action could bend the arc toward justice.| The Greenlining Institute
For over 30 years, The Greenlining Institute has been cultivating the next generation of racial equity leaders as part of our mission to bring lasting, transformative change for communities of color. Through our Leadership Academy, we welcome multi-racial college students and early career professionals committed to shaping policy, challenging systemic barriers, and carrying the implementation […]| The Greenlining Institute
The Greenlining Institute submitted comments to the OCC, FDIC and Federal Reserve in opposition to the rescission of the 2023 Final CRA rule.| The Greenlining Institute
As California prepares to reauthorize its cap-and-trade program, Legislators face a critical opportunity – and responsibility – to get it right. This policy is not just about carbon markets or regulatory compliance; it has real, lasting consequences for the communities hit hardest by pollution and climate change – low-income communities of color. The decisions made […]| The Greenlining Institute
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Decisions, decisions, decisions. Love them or hate them, we’ve got to make them. Whether it’s deciding where to eat for lunch or which president to vote for, our right to choose is the foundation of our participation in debates, markets, and democracy. Our nation was built on the notion that citizens are entitled to agency: […]| The Greenlining Institute
At this critical time, Greenlining offers the Embedding Equity Into Policy Toolkit as a resource that offers bold but practical strategies to win with our communities, while keeping equity at the center of our policy work.| The Greenlining Institute
Special Purpose Credit Programs are targeted lending programs banks can offer to help respond to the inequities baked into our economic system.| The Greenlining Institute
Pride isn’t just a celebration. It’s a riot that turns into an organizing moment and a reminder that joy, visibility, and resistance can coexist.| The Greenlining Institute
Home lending is critical for communities of color to build generational wealth through homeownership. Yet, access to home loans continues to be out of reach| The Greenlining Institute
California’s transition to a clean energy grid is well underway. From the sun-drenched solar farms of the Central Valley to the wind turbines along the Coast harnessing the sea breeze, the state is taking steps towards the greener future we desperately need.| The Greenlining Institute
The Greenlining Institute is cultivating the next generation of racial equity leaders as part of our mission to bring lasting, transformative change for| The Greenlining Institute
Daimler Truck North America made record profits in 2023, nearly $6 billion, but Daimler’s CEO made it clear through press statements that any “leftover money” would go to the company’s shareholders and not their workers.| The Greenlining Institute