Former residents of Russell City, a once-thriving African American and Latino community on the Hayward shoreline, could soon receive payments for being run out of their homes in the 1960s thanks to a proposed “redress fund.”
Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas and Alameda County supervisors Nate Miley and Elisa Marquez announced the proposal Thursday, saying they’ve earmarked $900,000 for the fund.
“Two years after Alameda County formally apologized for its role in the destruction of Russell City, we are progressing beyond the written word and toward tangible action through the establishment of a Russell City Redress Fund,” Mrquez said. “While neither equal to nor comparable with the depth of loss experienced, this is a fundamental step towards repair and healing.”…