September 1, 2020 The Mercury News Editorial: Prop. 16 helps create level playing field in California After more than two decades of furthering racial disparities in California, voters have a chance to create a more-level playing field for students, workers and businesses. Vote yes on Prop. 16.
September 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE: Mercury News and East Bay Times Endorse Proposition 16 The Mercury News and East Bay Times Editorial Boards emphatically endorsed Proposition 16, the measure to promote equal access to opportunity in California by reinstating affirmative action on this November’s ballot.
August 21, 2020 PRESS RELEASE: Prop 16 Campaign Issues Official Statement in Response to Bombshell Report on California’s Affirmative Action Ban A recently released study by UC Berkeley Economist Zachary Bleemer found that California’s affirmative action ban, Proposition 209, has limited educational opportunities, lowered wages, and stunted economic mobility for Black and Latino students.
August 19, 2020 The Warriors, Giants, A’s, 49ers, Sharks, Quakes, and Roots agree Today, the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, San Jose Quakes, and Oakland Roots came together to endorse Yes on Prop 16.
August 13, 2020 How racism compounds the gender pay gap Today marks the date that Black women have to work in 2020 to catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men earned in 2019.
August 11, 2020 A BIG win for Prop 16 A California court ruled late Friday night to stop our opponents from lying to voters about Prop 16 in the voter guide. They tried to strip the word "diversity" from describing Prop 16, but now, with support from the courts, we can firmly say that Prop 16 is a measure that will increase diversity and equal opportunity in California.
August 10, 2020 Proposition 16 Campaign Wins Changes on Chinese Translation Litigation Today, following legal action by Proposition 16 supporters, the Secretary of State agreed to changes to the Proposition 16 Chinese translation of the ballot label, title, and summary. The changes improve accuracy and ensure Chinese voters get correct information when they cast a vote this November. The court-approved changes include a new translation for diversity (多元化) and public contracts (公共合同) throughout the ballot materials, and additional revisions for clarity in the ballot title and summary.
July 29, 2020 Introducing “Ladders,” Our First Digital Ad: Watch our first campaign ad, called “Ladders."
July 29, 2020 The Sacramento Bee Affirmative action ads hit the internet The Yes on Proposition 16, Opportunity for All Coalition has launched a new ad supporting Proposition 16, which would undo Proposition 209 and restore affirmative action in California.
June 25, 2020 Los Angeles Sentinel California Senate Okays ACA 5: Affirmative Action Decision Moves to Voters The California state Senate has the power to take a strong stance against racism and allow Californians the opportunity to vote to restore affirmative action and create a more fair, just and equitable California.
