The City of Hayward and Alameda County Supervisors plan to create the Russell City Redress Fund for former residents of Russell City, a community of Black and Latino families demolished in the 1960s. This initiative aims to rectify past injustices where previous reparative efforts have failed. Around 1,400 residents were displaced following eminent domain actions that allowed the city to raze the neighborhood to build an industrial park. The fund seeks to recognize the lingering trauma of this history and support the affected communities.
The city bulldozed homes and razed approximately 700 parcels, displacing an estimated 1,400 people from a once-thriving community for Black and Latino families.
The Russell City Redress Fund aims to provide reparations for residents of Russell City, acknowledging the ongoing pain and trauma caused by its destruction.
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