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Diversity Equity Inclusion As one of the most diverse cities in the United States, Fremont is committed to upholding and honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to bringing awareness and keeping the Fremont community informed about the City of Fremont’s various initiatives that promote:

Fair treatment
Equal opportunity
Respect and fairness

Stay up-to-date and join the City of Fremont in creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all individuals and groups, where neighbors reach out and support each other, the most vulnerable receive services, and everyone can achieve a high quality of life in our community where we live, learn, work, and play in peace and harmony.

Articles, Letters, Press Releases, Proclamations, and Resolutions

2023

Diwali Festival of Lights
November 7, 2023 – The Fremont City Council celebrates Diwali, the Festival of Lights by raising the Diwali flag at City Hall. The City of Fremont recognizes the important contributions that Indian American residents have made to our City’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric.

Native American Heritage Month November 2023
November 7, 2023 – The Fremont City Council honors and recognizes the month of November 2023 as Native American Heritage Month in the City of Fremont. The City reaffirms our appreciation of and respect for their deeply held values and traditions, nurturing this important part of our culture for generations yet to come.

Hispanic Heritage Month
October 17, 2023 – The Fremont City Council declares September 15 through October 15, as Hispanic Heritage Month, and recognizes the many contributions and accomplishments of the Hispanic community, as well as their deep commitment to family and community, enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to succeed and contribute to society.

Filipino American History Month
October 17, 2023 – The Fremont City Council recognizes October as Filipino Heritage Month, which pays tribute to the lasting and significant contributions of Filipino Americans to our community and our nation, in areas including government, business, education, arts and sciences, medicine and healthcare, law enforcement, and the military.

National Juneteenth Independence Day
June 13, 2023 – The City Council recognizes and honors June 19th as National Juneteenth Independence Day to recommit ourselves to diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the City of Fremont.

Pride Month - June 2023
June 6, 2023 – The City Council of the City of Fremont proclaims June 2022 as Pride Month in the City of Fremont and encourages everyone in our community to celebrate the spirit and dedication of this vibrant community.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 9, 2023 - City Council proclaims May 17, 2023, as Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in the City of Fremont as it directly aligns with one of the City of Fremont's greatest strengths, which is the diversity of its people and its long-standing tradition of upholding the dignity of the individual, supporting legal equality and fair treatment for all citizens.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2023
May 9, 2023 - City Council proclaims the month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and congratulates them for their outstanding contributions to preserving and sharing their cultures and customs with the community.

Fair Housing Month April 2023
April 18, 2023 – The Fremont City Council proclaims the month of April 2023 as “Fair Housing Month” in Fremont to establish Fremont as an inclusive community committed to fair housing and to promote appropriate activities by private and public entities that provide or advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of the State of California.

Condemning Hinduphobia
April 18, 2023 – The Fremont City Council recognizes Hindu American Foundation for their advocacy in educating the public about Hindu and Hinduism, and their support for ensuring the well-being of all people and the planet.

Fair Housing Month April 2023
April 4, 2023 – The Fremont City Council proclaims the month of April 2023 as “Fair Housing Month,” and encourages all residents and community organizations to celebrate the value of harmonious, inclusive, and diverse communities of neighbors and to support the goal of equal housing opportunity for all people.

Honoring Black History Month
February 7, 2023 – The Fremont City Council proclaims February as Black History Month in the City of Fremont, and invites everyone to recognize this month to celebrate the diversity and character of our community and highlight the importance of sharing our culture, customs and traditions with those around us.

Recognition of Afro American Cultural and Historical Society 46th Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 10, 2023 – The City of Fremont recognizes the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King as well as the work that the Afro American Cultural and Historical Society has done to uplift and educate the citizens of our community. Local churches, corporations, organizations, leaders and individuals are encouraged to work towards creating a beloved community. The Fremont City Council recognizes and celebrates the 46th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day in Fremont.

2022

Native American Heritage Month November 2022
November 15, 2022 – The Fremont City Council proclaims November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month honoring Native Americans’ contributions to our great nation as well as Andrew Galvan, a descendant of the Ohlone Indians whose ancestral lands comprise the greater San Francisco Bay Region and who has been instrumental in the preservation of Ohlone Indian Tribe information for the benefit of future generations.

Establishing Bay Area Stands Against Hate Week
November 1, 2022 – To combat racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, and Islamaphobia, Fremont City Council proclaims November 13 – November 19 as United Against Hate Week in Fremont. The City continues to support the work of Compassionate Fremont, the Tri-City Interfaith Council, and the Human Relations Commission and is committed to learning from our diverse residents, surface local concerns, and seeking solutions together.

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month – October 2022
October 18, 2022 – The Fremont City Council declares October 2022 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. We encourage everyone to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history and guiding virtues of Muslim Americans who have positively impacted and enriched the advancement of our society through their many contributions and achievements.

Hindu Heritage Month – October 2022
October 18, 2022 – The Fremont City Council proclaims October 2022 as Hindu Heritage Month in appreciation of our Hindu community’s contributions toward pluralism, non-violence, gender equality, human rights, and much more to the City of Fremont. We invite everyone to celebrate by learning about the history, culture, traditions, values, and many achievements of Hindu Americans.

Recognizing Filipino Heritage Month
October 4, 2022 – The Fremont City Council recognizes October as Filipino Heritage Month, which pays tribute to the lasting and significant contributions of Filipino Americans to our community and our nation, as educators and artists, politicians and laborers, and veterans and judges. Today, the East Bay is a vibrant center of the Filipino community, deeply rooted with over 16,000 Filipino Americans calling Fremont home.

Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month – September 2022
September 13, 2022 – The Fremont City Council declares September 15 through October 15, 2022, as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. We encourage everyone to celebrate the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our society through their many contributions and achievements.

National Juneteenth Independence Day
June 14, 2022 - The Fremont City Council proclaims June 19th as National Juneteenth Independence Day to recommit ourselves to diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the City of Fremont to continue to make it a better community for all.

Pride Month - June 2022
June 7, 2022 - The City Council of the City of Fremont proclaims June 2022 as Pride Month in the City of Fremont and encourages everyone in our community to celebrate the spirit and dedication of this vibrant community.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 15, 2022 - City Council proclaims May 17, 2022, as Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in the City of Fremont as it directly aligns with one of the City of Fremont's greatest strengths, which is the diversity of its people and its long-standing tradition of upholding the dignity of the individual, supporting legal equality and fair treatment for all citizens.

Harvey Milk Day
May 15, 2022 - The City Council proclaims May 22, 2022 as Harvey Milk Day in the City of Fremont, in recognition of the life and legacy of Harvey Milk and his contributions to the cause of equality for all people.

Jewish Heritage Month - May 2022
May 3, 2022 - The City Council declares the month of May as Jewish Heritage Month in appreciation of the achievements and contributions made by members of the Jewish community to the City of Fremont. The Fremont City Council encourages all to promote and join in the appropriate celebrations and observances throughout the City of Fremont

Asian Heritage Month - May 2022
May 3, 2022 - City Council proclaims the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and congratulates the South Bay Chinese Club for its outstanding contributions to preserving and sharing the Chinese culture and customs with the community.

Fair Housing Month - April 2022
April 12, 2022 - City Council proclaim the month of April 2022 as “FAIR HOUSING MONTH,” and encourage all residents and community organizations to celebrate the value of harmonious, inclusive, and diverse communities of neighbors and to support the goal of equal housing opportunity for all people.

Twentieth Annual March for Meals Month - March 2022
March 15, 2022 - City Council proclaim March 2022 as the 20th Annual March for Meals Month and urge every citizen to take this month to honor our Meals on Wheels programs, the seniors they serve and the volunteers who care for them. Our recognition of, and involvement in, the national 2022 March for Meals can enrich our entire community and help combat senior hunger and isolation in America.

Women's History Month - Celebrate Elected Women to Fremont City Council Past and Present
March 1, 2022 - City Council honors and recognizes the month of March 2022 as Women’s History Month in the City of Fremont in appreciation of the achievements and contributions made by women in our community to the City of Fremont.

Country Club of Washington Township Women's Club 125th Anniversary
March 1, 2022 - City Council honors and recognizes their trailblazing achievements and for their community service for over 125 years to the City of Fremont during the month of March for Women’s History Month.

Honoring Black History Month - February 2022
February 8, 2022 - City Council proclaims February as Black History Month in the City of Fremont and invites everyone to recognize this month to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and continue our efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous for all.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Beyond
January 11, 2022 - City Council recognizes the attention to community service, equality, and social justice of Dr. King and therefore proclaims that Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 on January 17, 2022 as a Day of Service and recognition of equity and social justice for the Fremont community, and call upon the people of the community to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King Day and throughout the year.

Recognition of the 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
January 11, 2022 - The ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the City of Fremont's commitment to human rights are worthy of reflection and serve as a reminder that improving the quality of life for all members of society is the responsibility of every member of our society. The City Council, hereby recognize and also celebrate the 45th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Fremont.

2021

Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution
November 20, 2021 - City Council proclaims November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Fremont, memorializing those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice, supporting transgender individuals, and calling attention to the ongoing epidemic of violence and transphobia.

Establishing Bay Area Stands Against Hate Week
November 2, 2021 - To combat racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, and Islamaphobia, Fremont City Council proclaims November 14 – November 20 as United Against Hate Week in Fremont. The City continues to support the work of Compassionate Fremont, the Tri-City Interfaith Council, and the Human Relations Commission and is committed to learning from our diverse residents, surface local concerns, and seeking solutions together.

Proclaiming November as Sikh Awareness
November 2, 2021 - City Council proclaims the month of November 2021 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month and recognizes the Sikh Community, Fremont Gurdwara Sahib, and Sikhs For Humanity for their efforts during the pandemic, including providing a daily food drive, free PPE kits, multiple grocery drives, and a vaccination drive.

Honoring Andrew Galvan through Native American Heritage Month
November 2, 2021 - Fremont City Council announces that November 2021 is Native American Heritage Month honoring Native Americans’ contributions to our great nation as well as Andrew Galvan, a descendant of the Ohlone Indians whose ancestral lands comprise the greater San Francisco Bay Region and who has been instrumental in the preservation of Ohlone Indian Tribe information for the benefit of future generations.

Recognizing October as Filipino Heritage Month
November 2, 2021 - Moving forward, Fremont will now recognize October as Filipino Heritage Month to pay tribute to the lasting and significant contributions of Filipino Americans to our community and our nation, as educators and artists, politicians and laborers, and veterans and judges. Today, the East Bay is a vibrant center of the Filipino community, deeply rooted with over 16,000 Filipino Americans calling Fremont home.

Recognizing October as Hindu American Month
October 22,2021 - City Council does hereby proclaim the month of October 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month.

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month in Fremont Proclamation and Appreciation Month in Fremont
October 22, 2021 - City Council proclaims September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Fremont and invites everyone to celebrate the diversity and character of our community and share their culture, customs, and traditions with those around them.

Fremont City Council Releases Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
August 8, 2021 - Fremont City Council has released a statement on the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Fremont is home to one of the largest Afghan communities in the Bay Area and the Fremont City Council is in support of the humanitarian efforts being organized around the world.

Fremont City Council Proclaims June 2021 as Pride Month
June 1, 2021 - City Council announces that June 2021 is Pride Month. The City encourages community members to celebrate the incredible contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer neighbors by raising the Pride Flag and joining in various Bay Area Festivities.

Fremont wishes its Muslim Community a very Happy Ramadan Mubarak Proclamation
April 13, 2021 - City Council wishes our Muslim community a Happy Ramadan Mubarak and issues a proclamation.

City of Fremont Establishes the Earn and Learn Fremont Pilot Program
March 5, 2021 - The City of Fremont Economic Development Department’s Earn and Learn Fremont (ELF) Pilot Program provides participants affected by COVID-19 layoffs the opportunity to jumpstart a new career in advanced manufacturing. The program prioritizes people of color, women, and low-income families.

Fremont Mayor Holds Conversation about Anti-Asian Violence in Bay Area
March 2, 2021 - Mayor Lily Mei and Dion Lim of ABC7 News discuss anti-Asian sentiment during the pandemic and the recent attacks on elderly Asians in the San Francisco Bay Area and other cities in the United States.

City of Fremont Denounces Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism
February 16, 2021 - The City affirms its commitment to the safety and well-being of citizens, non-citizens, and visitors with ancestry from the Asia Pacific region and in combating racist acts targeting APIs.

City of Fremont Safe Parking Strategy Addresses Vehicular Homelessness
February 16, 2021 - Fremont City staff shares an update with Fremont City Council on the development of a safe parking strategy that will provide additional services to individuals and families living in vehicles.

Fremont Ranked Most Caring City in California by WalletHub
February 14, 2021 - The City of Fremont is named the most caring city in California and the fourth most caring city in the nation according to WalletHub.

Honoring Black History Month in Fremont Proclamation
February 9, 2021 - City Council proclaims February as Black History Month in the City of Fremont and invites everyone to celebrate the diversity and character of our community and share their culture, customs, and traditions with those around them.

Fremont Joins Cities of Opportunity
January 29, 2021 - The City of Fremont is proud to join Cities of Opportunity, a peer-learning action cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to better address inequities by developing comprehensive and equitable policies and practices in the areas of Housing, Economic Opportunity and City Planning and Design.

2020

Municipal Equality Index
December 2020 - Fremont received a 90% grade by the Municipal Equality Index, which measures the ways in which local cities support LGBTQ+ community members.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution
November 20, 2020 - The City Council proclaims November 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Fremont, memorializing those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice, supporting transgender individuals, and calling attention to the ongoing epidemic of violence and transphobia.

Engage Fremont Report on Policing and Race Relations Released
October 2020 - The City of Fremont City Manager’s Office and Police Department, along with Public Dialogue Consortium (PDC), conducted a series of community engagement activities on policing and race relations in the city. This report summarizes community feedback and the Department’s next steps.

Fremont Announces Opening of Housing Navigation Center for Homeless Individuals
August 31, 2020 - The new Housing Navigation Center is a key step in addressing the City’s homelessness crisis by providing unhoused community members with shelter and a path to securing permanent housing.

Engage Fremont: Community Dialogues on Policing and Race
June – August 2020 - Hundreds of community members participate in virtual discussions on policing and race in the community, reflecting strong community interest and passion for this important and timely topic.

Fremont Police Department’s Alignment with #8CantWait
June 9, 2020 - The Fremont Police Department (FPD) releases a comprehensive look at how FPD policies compare to the #8CantWait initiative that aims to reduce the use of force incidents around the nation.

Police Chief Kimberly Petersen Releases Statement on the Tragic Death of George Floyd
May 29, 2020 - Fremont Police Chief Kimberly Petersen condemns the killing of George Floyd and provides information about the Fremont Police Department’s training and policies around de-escalation, proper arrest control techniques, and use of force.

New Reporting Center Established to Report Incidents of Hate Related to COVID-19
March 25, 2020 - The City of Fremont provides information about the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, and Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council’s (A3PCON) new reporting center to collect and track incidents of anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate, violence, and discrimination. The City also urges the residents to report hate crimes to the Fremont Police Department.

2018

Fremont Stand’s Against Hate Resolution
February 13, 2018 - Fremont City Council endorses and adopts the “Fremont Stands United Against Hate” language and authorizes a poster campaign.

2017

Reaffirming and Proclaiming the City of Fremont as a Compassionate Sanctuary City
March 7, 2017 - The City of Fremont adopted the recommendation of its Human Relations Commission and proclaimed itself a Compassionate Sanctuary City at the Fremont City Council meeting.

2016

Fremont Designated as a Compassionate City
January 12, 2016 - Fremont City Council designates Fremont a Compassionate City, joining a growing worldwide network of Compassionate Communities which have signed the Charter for Compassion in 50 countries and over 70 cities globally.