The Sacramento Racial Equity Alliance came together four years ago with the idea that all communities in Sacramento deserve equitable and intentional investments. This vision arose during the COVID pandemic when we saw historically marginalized communities in Sacramento struggling with violence, housing, homelessness, and access to mental healthcare. In shaping the design of the racial equity planning process, the City of Sacramento entrusted Race Forward and the Sacramento Racial Equity Alliance to craft a vision, mission, and values statement for long-lasting racial equity in our city. The Racial Equity Alliance continues to steward this work as it develops.