"When I took over as president of the pride board, there were major issues that I had to handle including problems with the Department of Justice (DOJ), vendors who had not been paid for years, and poor financial recordkeeping. It was a mess. Although we were able to resolve those issues, years of improper use of credit cards badly damaged Oakland Pride's ability to access any lines of credit, making it difficult to produce Pride without relying on credit and other financial support from the Center."
"This transition reflects years of collaboration between the two organizations and responds to the growing need for a more stable infrastructure to support Oakland's largest downtown festival and one of Oakland's most visible and meaningful celebrations during these challenging social and political times."
Oakland Pride's board voted to dissolve as an independent nonprofit and operate as a program under the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center. This transition addresses years of financial mismanagement, including unpaid vendors, poor recordkeeping, and credit card misuse that damaged the organization's creditworthiness. The Center has provided fiscal sponsorship, funding, and staff support since 2021 when previous leadership first requested assistance. The merger provides Pride with stable infrastructure and financial resources necessary to sustain Oakland's largest downtown festival and maintain its cultural significance during challenging times.
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