California’s Racial Equity Commission

Addressing Structural Racism and Advancing Racial Equity

California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities. The 11-member Racial Equity Commission also provides technical assistance to state and local governments to advance racial equity statewide.

Meet the Commission Read the Executive Order

Racial Equity Commissioners

Upcoming Meetings

REC's Jourdan Ringgold assists youth participant in reading the community meet and greet closing message in LA

 

August 28, 2025

Virtual Roadshow

5:00 – 6:00 p.m

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Meeting Materials

September 17, 2025

Racial Equity Commission Meeting

Location Icon The Yurok Tribal Foundation, 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, CA 95548

Time Icon 9:30 a.m. 

Meeting Materials

September 02, 2025

Yuba City Roadshow in partnership with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs

Location Icon 1375 Sunsweet Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95991 Conference Room

 

What We Do

Host Quarterly Commission Meetings

Promote coordination between State agencies and other interested parties

Provide Technical Assistance for State and Local Government Agencies and Departments

Governor’s Office

Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.

Govenor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation serves as the State’s Comprehensive Planning Agency.