Members of Palo Alto’s Human Relations Commission listened intently Aug. 13 as some Black residents recounted the many layers of racism they have experienced in the city over the years.
The meeting kicked off the Palo Alto Speaks initiative, which is gathering comments, photographs, written statements and video and audio recordings about Black and brown experiences in Palo Alto from the past and/or present. Anyone who lives, works, worships and attends schools in the city can participate in…