Press: Ribbon Cutting for The Black Panther
- bossbayarea
- Jul 23, 2024
- 1 min read
Oakland's New Affordable Housing Initiative
This Tuesday, the City of Oakland make important progress in the fight against housing inequality with the opening of The Black Panther, an entirely affordable housing complex specifically designed for low-income and returning citizens.
Oakland-based real estate developer and former Black Panther Party Chairman Elaine Brown helped obtain the $80 million required to fund a new affordable housing project to help combat high rental prices and homelessness in Oakland.
We had to fight for everything, and this I hope will generate one thing: to fight for what we believe we are deserving of.
~ Elaine Brown, CEO of Oakland and the World
On July 16, The Black Panther apartment complex held its grand opening ceremony to celebrate its completion. Read the full story.
At BOSS, we are proud to be involved in the Black Panther project by offering essential on-site supportive services to its residents. By providing a stable foundation, we will empower individuals to focus on personal growth and community engagement.
We invite the community to join us in supporting The Black Panther and similar initiatives. Your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of many, helping to advance justice and equality across our communities.
For more information and to find out how you can contribute or participate, please visit our website: www.self-sufficiency.org.
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