Chevron Deference, Explained Imagine it’s your first day of high school. You head to your first class—biology—eager to meet your teacher and new classmates. However, upon entering, you find the school principal standing at the front of the room. Uncertain, you take your seat. As the class begins, it becomes clear the principal struggles with […]
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At D&A, we believe in the power of equity and inclusion, and this Pride Month, we proudly celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and stand in solidarity with the ongoing fight for justice. The Legacy of San Francisco: A Beacon of Hope San Francisco has long been a beacon of hope and progress for the LGBTQ+ community.
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As Earth Month draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on our commitment to environmental stewardship and continue leading the charge toward a greener, more sustainable future. Just as we honored changemakers during Women’s History Month, it’s time to spotlight initiatives making significant strides in environmental conservation and sustainability. Caltrans Stormwater “Let’s Change This
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Over the past year, the D&A brand has experienced a refresh, much like the brand development we have executed for countless clients—from SFMTA to the Port of Oakland. To do this, we thought deeply about who we are and what we represent. When Darolyn Davis founded D&A nearly 30 years ago, her goal was to
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Women’s History Month may have just concluded, but our commitment to empowering women never stops. As a women-led firm, we are proud to shine a light on the women who have fought tirelessly to strengthen our community, including these amazing partners: Shreya Ramachandran, Founder Grey Water Project Shreya Ramachandran’s leadership in environmental stewardship is a
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With Black History Month in the rearview, we’re reflecting on the profound legacies and struggles that define the African diaspora. Throughout February, we’ve had the privilege of immersing ourselves in narratives of resilience, empowerment, and the ongoing pursuit of justice within the Black community. We’ve been reminded of the indelible mark left by pioneers, leaders,
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Last year, when President Joe Biden signed the bill into law making Juneteenth a federal holiday, it was considered a huge victory in recognizing and celebrating the freedom from slavery for Black Americans. The U.S. government and at least 24 states have recognized Juneteenth, which falls on June 19. Nevertheless, not all states and cities
In 1890, Sir Edwin Arnold wrote in the London Daily Telegraph about his visit to San Francisco. He describes it as a place of “exuberant prosperity” full of “splendid palaces of commerce or pleasure” but that “in her midst nestles the hideous and uncleanly Chinese quarter… where they wallow like pigs and burrow like rats.”
In the spring of 2019, America learned that students from elite backgrounds — in this case, the children of Hollywood stars — were given preferential acceptance to top schools like Harvard and Yale. Actors Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman were indicted and sentenced to prison terms for their roles in paying bribes and orchestrating staged
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Introduction Ensuring inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the workplace and our communities has only recently begun to reveal its true benefits. But that hasn’t always been the case. It was only in 1980 that gender equity in the workplace came with federal protections via the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which issued regulations defining sexual
