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The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners appointed Kristi McKenney as the Port of Oakland’s new executive director when Executive Director Danny Wan retires on February 28. The Port Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year contract for McKenney at their February 13 Board meeting. For more: https://lnkd.in/d7cJcgGP #portofoakland #leadership #KristiMcKenney
#FlashbackFriday – In 1969, the Port of Oakland became one of the first major ports to adopt an equal-opportunity policy. In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize Thomas L. Berkley, Board of Port Commissioners, appointed in 1969. He was the first African-American to serve on the board. Christine Scotlan was the first African-American woman to be appointed to the board. #portofoakland #Oakland
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners appointed Kristi McKenney as the Port of Oakland’s new executive director when Executive Director Danny Wan retires on February 28. The Port Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year contract for McKenney at their February 13 Board meeting. For more: https://lnkd.in/d7cJcgGP #portofoakland #leadership #KristiMcKenney
Port of Oakland Maritime Director, Bryan Brandes, on a panel at Manifest 2025 in Las Vegas discussing "Collaboration Across the Maritime Supply Chain." He talked about building trust, fostering innovation, and leveraging technology in today’s interconnected supply chain. We’re excited to see Bryan shaping the future of global trade! #PortOfOakland #Manifest2025 #MaritimeInnovation #ChooseOakland
The Port of Oakland deepens its commitment to sustainability by sending more dredged sediment from the Oakland Seaport to a Solano County wetland restoration site. Montezuma Wetlands will receive an approx. $2.1 million grant over the next 3 years to allow more Port-dredged sediment to go towards restoring wetlands & endangered species habitat. For more: https://lnkd.in/g7XwDqgJ #MontezumaWetlands #OaklandSeaport #dredging #wetlands #environment #portofoakland
Did you know? #Oakland was the birthplace of the Black Panther Party in 1966, and its members often lived and worked near the Port of Oakland. Learn more throughout the month. #BlackHistoryMonth #portofoakland
The #Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just approved the Port of Oakland’s Strategic Plan for the years 2025-2030. The plan provides a blueprint for the next five years focusing on market growth, job creation, and modernization of Port facilities and operations. For more, https://lnkd.in/gefseAQA #portofoakland #strategicplan
#BlackHistoryMonth The Peabody Fund was established on February 6, 1867, by philanthropist George Peabody, a wealthy banker and merchant, to promote education in the Southern United States following the Civil War. The fund aimed to rebuild and expand public education systems, particularly for poor Black and white children in states devastated by war. The Fund provided financial aid for teacher training, school construction, and curriculum development. Although it did not exclusively support Black education, it played a role in the broader movement for improved schooling opportunities, including funding for institutions that later educated Black students and teachers. Notable recipients from the Fund include the George Peabody College for Teachers, Peabody High School in Tennessee, Peabody Hall at the University of Georgia and Peabody Hall at the University of Florida. The original trustees included many notable people, including future US President Ulysses S. Grant, NY Governor and Senator Hamilton Fish, U.S. Rear Admiral David Farragut and US Secretary of State William Maxwell Evarts. Vanderbilt University #Education University of Florida The University of Georgia
#FlashbackFriday - Charles W. Foster was appointed to serve as the Port of Oakland’s Executive Director in 1995. A retired Navy Reserve captain, Foster joined the Port in 1986 as Director of Aviation. He promoted coalition-building with community and labor groups while striving to keep the Port competitive. #blackhistorymonth #portofoakland
African American history at the Port of Oakland reflects a rich and complex narrative of resilience, opportunity, and activism. Did you know? The Port of Oakland became a major hub for war-related industries during World War II, providing jobs for African Americans who faced racial discrimination in other job sectors. Many worked as longshoremen or in supporting roles, breaking racial barriers in labor unions, particularly the International Longshore Warehouse Union (#ILWU). Learn more throughout the month. #BlackHistoryMonth #portofoakland