“Freedom is a constant struggle.”

Angela Davis

Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the United States — but it did not end the systems of violence, exclusion, and economic injustice that have continued to harm Black communities for generations.

One of the clearest indicators of who this country values is housing. Today, Black Americans still face deep disparities in homeownership, eviction rates, housing access, and generational wealth — all rooted in a long legacy of displacement and discrimination.

At SV@Home, we believe that housing justice is inseparable from racial justice. We must continue the work of liberation by dismantling housing systems that leave Black people behind — not just in words, but in action. Our work reflects our commitment to Black liberation, community resilience, and the understanding that justice must be structural, not symbolic.

Learn More

Explore this powerful project created by one of our policy interns last year:
Mapping the History and Displacement of Santa Clara County’s Black Community
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A Step Toward Justice: The African American Cultural Center

We are excited about the development of the Silicon Valley African American Cultural Center — a visionary community-driven effort to create affordable housing, commercial space for Black-owned businesses, and a vibrant hub for Black culture and community services.

What You Can Do This Juneteenth:

✔ Push for housing policies rooted in equity, evidence, and lived experience
✔ Support Black-led organizations doing frontline justice and community development work
✔ Reflect on how you can show up with more compassion, awareness, and commitment to liberation — today and every day

Let’s honor Juneteenth by continuing the struggle — together.

— The SV@Home Team