After the election, programs under mayor to support Black residents will seek new home

After the election, new housing programs aimed at supporting Black residents in Berkeley will shift focus under the leadership of Mayor Jesse Arreguín. With a renewed emphasis on addressing historic inequities, these initiatives seek to increase access to affordable housing, combat displacement, and provide long-term stability for the city's Black community.

Highlighted in the article is Wilhelmenia Wilson, Executive Director of Healthy Black Families and Women of Color LeadStrong fellow, who emphasizes the importance of service-driven leadership. “I’d like to see a service-driven leadership style grounded in moral courage, and committed to bringing forward the wisdom of all the voices in the community to actualize the potential of the community,” Wilson said.

The article explores how these programs—shaped by community feedback and policy changes—are poised to evolve, offering a vision for a more equitable housing future in Berkeley.
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