
Regional inequity in Orange County is well documented, but why and how did we get here?
For example, can we truly understand inequity in housing and property ownership without knowing the historical context of redlining, restrictive covenants, and the original theft of land from the Tongva and Acjachemen peoples? Can we fully grasp education inequity without examining the historical context of school segregation right here in Orange County as well as the systematic efforts to overturn policies meant to remedy past discrimination? And what is the lived experience of this region’s diverse communities in relation to inequities such as these and the varied forms of oppression that created them?
Building upon its own Equity Strategic Plan and the recent report Beyond Equity: Seeking Liberation, Autonomy and Justice in Orange County, Orange County Grantmakers is excited to announce a learning series on the historical and cultural context for inequity in our region as well as the need for systemic change to address its root causes. Launching in March 2023, these in-person sessions will uplift the experiences of specific communities, cultural groups, and indigenous peoples, and will provide an opportunity for funders, government agencies, service providers, and other stakeholders to learn together and develop concrete action steps for addressing inequity.
Who
What
Learning series on the historical and cultural context for inequity in Orange County. Each 2-hour session will include:
Where

Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History
California State University, Fullerton
Registration
8:00 to 10:00 AM on the 4th Thursday of the month from March to July 2023:
For more information, contact OCG’s Executive Director Taryn Palumbo (taryn.palumbo@ocgrantmakers.org) or Project Consultant Eric Altman (epaltman@gmail.com).