Summary
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation was approved as fiscal sponsor for the Russell City Redress Fund, moving the redress effort forward.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is contributing to a $1.3 million fund alongside county and school district partners.
Descendants and community members connected to the Russell City redress effort.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council — August 18, 2026
The council finalized an MOU with Alameda County to administer the Russell City Redress Fund and begin Phase 1 payments to families displaced by the historic demolition of Russell City. Councilmembers called it a historic step from apology to action.
Russell City Was Erased 60 Years Ago, California is Finally Paying Reparations to the Black Families Who Lost It All
Russell City Was Erased 60 Years Ago, California is Finally Paying Reparations to the Black Families Who Lost It All The Root
Planning Commission — March 26, 2026
Hayward is joining the county and school district to fund a $1.3 million redress fund for families displaced from Russell City, with priority for elderly former landowners; eligibility criteria are expected in the coming months.
City Council — February 17, 2026
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation was approved as fiscal sponsor for the Russell City Redress Fund, moving the redress effort forward.
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The forgotten history of what California stole from Black families
The forgotten history of what California stole from Black families The Guardian
Remembering Russell City: A Thriving East Bay Town Razed by Racist Government
Remembering Russell City: A Thriving East Bay Town Razed by Racist Government KQED
Decades After 'Cultural Genocide,' Residents of a Bulldozed Community Get Apology from Hayward
Decades After 'Cultural Genocide,' Residents of a Bulldozed Community Get Apology from Hayward KQED
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