Imagine and Act: NCG's 2024 Annual Conference

2024 Annual Conference Imagine & Act
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Location & Access

Oakland sunset
Courtesy of the artist, Victor Ash

Venue

Venue Location: Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA

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Venue Parking: The parking at Oakland Marriott City Center offers a 20% discount for on-site parking and valet service to conference registrants. The venue is a 2-minute walk from the 12th St / Oakland Bart station.

Accessibility

There are 7 ADA compliant spots in the hotel parking garage, and two ADA parking spots in the Valet area. All space within the hotel is accessible by wheelchair.

Gender Neutral restrooms will be available closest to the Grand Ballroom.

We are committed to making the conference as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and require an accommodation to fully participate in our event, please contact us at registrar@ncg.org. An NCG team member will contact you to discuss your specific needs.

Learn More About Oakland

NCG is excited to host our 2024 annual conference in downtown Oakland on the eve of Juneteenth, during Pride month.

If you are not familiar with Oakland’s rich history of movement-building, philanthropy, or various arts and cultural institutions, we invite you to learn more about what makes “the town” so special and pivotal to East Bay philanthropic practice.

Oakland was originally occupied by the Lisjan Ohlone people, prior to Mexican, Spanish and American colonization. Over the course of the 20th century, the town grew to become a Black-majority city. The biggest influx of African Americans occurred during the Second Great Migration during the Jim Crow south era between 1940-1970. Many came to the west coast for economic opportunities during and post-World War II. In 1966, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party while they were students at Merritt College, leaving an indelible mark on US history.

Regrettably, a lot has shifted over the last few decades, and many Black families have been displaced through the recession and foreclosure crisis of 2008 and ongoing gentrification forces. However, Oakland remains one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the nation, lending to its incredible arts, music, and movement infrastructure.

From beautiful Lake Merritt to Redwood Regional Park, there's lots of places to explore in Oakland. Museums, cafes, restaurants, and arts spaces abound; there’s truly something for everyone.

Here’s a starting list of some places you might want to check out in your time in Oakland: 

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