When: May 20, 2013 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: 2141 Broadway, Oakland,CA 94612, USA
Come to the very first session of The Politics of Debt reading group on Monday, May 20th at 6:30! Darwin Bond-Graham will help kick off the discussion and present on public debt as it relates to our personal lives and public institutions. Together we will help shed light on the variety of ways that the debt economy subjects individuals and communities to moral and financial burden. After the initial talk we will break into a general group discussion and lay out the vision for the class. More info.
When: May 18, 2013 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: SEIU 1021 Offices, East Oakland, 100 Oak Street, Oakland,CA 94607, USA
We held a vigil on the evening of May 5th, the one year anniversary of Alan Blueford’s death. See photos here. We are figuring out how to get Miguel Masso, the officer who killed Alan Blueford, fired and prosecuted. In light of the recent upheavals in the Oakland Police Department, we are renewing are calls for the firing of Masso and justice for Alan. We will have held a press conference to this effect on Thursday, May 16th. We are formulating how we should interact with Judge Thelton Henderson’s newly … Continued
When: May 17, 2013 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Harvey Milk Plaza, Market Street & Castro Street, San Francisco,CA 94114, USA
Members of Gays Without Borders and the Bradley Manning Support Network are organizing a rally and speak out for this year’s edition of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on Friday, May 17th in San Francisco, CA. IDAHO is an annual event marking the day the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its classification of diseases in 1990. What: IDAHO Rally Why: Declare Bradley Manning the People’s Grand Marshal of SF Pride The reason why Gays Without Borders is proudly partnering with the Bradley Manning Support Network for the rally … Continued
When: May 14, 2013 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Wiley Manuel Courthouse room 107 , 661 Washington Street, Oakland,CA 94607, USA
Come stand (well sit) in solidarity with the four arrested at Occupy The Farm on Monday.
When: May 16, 2013 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater, Broadway & 14th Street, Oakland,CA 94612, USA
Adam and Jeralynn Blueford, the parents of 18 year old Alan Blueford killed at the hands of Oakland Police Officer Miguel Masso on 5/6/12, standing with the Justice 4 Alan Blueford Coalition, will hold a press conference to once again demand justice for their son, present over 1800 petition signatures for the firing of Miguel Masso, and call for accountability from OPD. Please join us.
When: May 15, 2013 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: UNITE HERE Offices, 2nd floor, 1440 Broadway, Oakland,CA 94612, USA
Plan the next steps in the Fight for a $15/hr livable wage in Oakland, our manifestation of a national campaign that has already seen actions in Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago and New York City.
When: May 16, 2013 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Jodie’s House, 1624 Foley Street, Alameda,CA 94501, USA
Hey it’s warm out and it’s been a while, so the Occupy Oakland Foreclosure Defense Group is pulling together another one of our fabulous DIY Drive-In movie nights for this week. DIY Drive-In Returns to Jodie’s! This week: “Network” Join us this Thursday as we screen “Network” – you remember, the famous source of the mantra “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Well, this Oscar-winning film has a lot more in store than just that one line, and remains fresh for today with its … Continued
When: May 11, 2013 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: SEIU 1021 Offices, East Oakland, 100 Oak Street, Oakland,CA 94607, USA
We held a vigil on the evening of May 5th, the one year anniversary of Alan Blueford’s death. See photos here. We are figuring out how to get Miguel Masso, the officer who killed Alan Blueford, fired and prosecuted. We are formulating how we should interact with Judge Thelton Henderson’s newly appointed Compliance Director for the Oakland police, Thomas Frazier. We are discussing how we can aide other families who are victims of police violence. We are making a difference! We can use all the help we can get! Come … Continued
When: May 12, 2013 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: San Francisco Pizza, Broadway & 15th Street, Oakland,CA 94612, USA
Join us! All Are Welcome! You Are Not a Loan! Or Alone. We are organizing our next Debtor’s Assembly (watch a video from our first one in February), scheduled for May 18th in San Francisco, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Unite Here, Local 2, near Civic Center BART, 209 Golden Gate Avenue. We are also planning our next general get-together wherein our five current subgroups: Direct Action, Debtor’s Union, Outreach and Education, Alternative Institutions, and Research, will meet, organize, plan and report back. It will be held on … Continued
When: May 11, 2013 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Defemery (Lil’ Bobby Hutton) Park, Adeline Street & 18th Street, Oakland,CA 94607, USA
The placing of Mama Assata Shakur on a terrorist list is the United States latest and most egregious attack on the freedom fighter who has inspired so many of us to do the work we do. These new and dangerous attacks require an unprecedented demonstration of unity among all of the different groups working for justice in the Bay Area. The ONYX Organizing Committee & Anarchists of Color invite you to join us for a “Hands Off Assata” Speak Out and “Welcome Home GP” BBQ. This POTLUCK BBQ will offer … Continued
