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The Applied Research Center (ARC) is an independent national policy institute based in Oakland, California, dedicated to advancing racial justice through research, advocacy, and journalism. By focusing on issues of race and public policy, ARC conducts in-depth studies and collaborates with researchers and advocates to highlight systemic inequities affecting marginalized communities. One of ARC's significant projects, "Falling through the Cracks: How California's CalWORKs Keeps Families Poor," investigates the challenges faced by families in the CalWORKs program. The report uncovers widespread violations of due process rights, language discrimination, and unjust sanctions, underscoring the urgent need for reforms within public assistance programs to ensure equitable support for vulnerable populations. Generated from the website

Hack the Hood in Oakland, CA provides tech skill building programs and career navigation support for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and AAPI youth, focusing on justice and economic development. Their free tech education programs explore foundational technical skills through a justice lens, fostering discussions on social justice and technology's impact on communities. Generated from the website