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General Strike Press Conference to announce more details of Nov 2 plans: 4pm Telegraph & Broadway, site of 1946 Oakland General Strike
Chris Hedges, whose column is published Mondays on Truthdig, spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent in Central America, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He has reported from more than 50 countries and has worked for The Christian Science Monitor, National Public Radio, The Dallas Morning News and The New York Times, for which he was a foreign correspondent for 15 years.
Candlelight Vigil for the death of democracy in America at the hands
of the 1% and rebirth of our nation in the hands of the 99%. We shed the myth of democracy in America. We pay respect to those passed souls who bore the torch of freedom and equality in this country, through struggle, bold action and sustained belief. We honor our ancestors and the souls of those that have strengthened life throughout the world. We will draw upon this collective spirit to guide us forward, as we claim our country for present and future generations.Oscar Grant Plaza AmpitheaterAfro/Cuban/Latin/Native DrummersSpoken Word, Song and StortytellingChild Friendly
The People of Color and Queer People of Color Caucus of Occupy Oakland cordially invite you to an event to honor our ancestors that died resisting colonial domination:
Our foremothers and our forefathers, ancestors who fought and rebelled from day one of this land occupation:
Slave Revolters, Freedom Fighters, Migrant Workers, Indigenous Warriors, Indentured Servants.WE PROUDLY HONOR inspirational figures from our diverse backgrounds and the resiliency of our communities that brought us to this pivotal moment in time.We will draw upon this collective spirit to guide us forward.
When: THIS Thursday! Nov. 17th from 7pm-9pm
Where: Oscar Grant Plaza–formerly frank ogawa plaza (if the plaza is inaccessible due to police activity, we will meet at 15th and Broadway)
***Because the cops took it upon themselves to destroy the altar at Occupied Oakland during their raid early Monday morning, we are asking participants to bring pictures (of loved ones or inspirational figures), flowers, and other offerings to construct a new altar that reflects our resistance and refusal to be silent in the face of state violence.
In Solidarity with the Occupy the Hood Movement
Special Performance by Rebel Diaz.
Words, Song, Percussion.
Please join us.
For more info contact Irina Contreras at 619.307.2444/ colaconcontra@gmail.com.
If you would like to perform or speak, please contact Rebecca Ruiz-Lichter at 415.902.2794/ rebecca415@gmail.com
POC Vigil November 17th
Eric Drooker, graphic artist, activist, musician, etc. is doing a slideshow and musical performance after the General Assembly. His slideshow covers his trip to Palestine doing solidarity work, his subversive artwork, and his work on the film Howl among other topics.
MASS RALLY & MARCH
14th & Broadway! 2:00pm
LONG LIVE THE OAKLAND COMMUNE
• Solidarity with the worldwide Occupy Movement
• End police attacks on our communities
• Defend Oakland schools & libraries
• Housing for all, No more foreclosures
• Against a capitalist system built on inequality & corporate power that perpetuates racism, sexism & the destruction of the environment
called for by Occupy Oakland & Bay Area Labor
“At the dances I was one of the most untiring and gayest. One evening a cousin of Sasha, a young boy, took me aside. With a grave face, as if he were about to announce the death of a dear comrade, he whispered to me that it did not behoove an agitator to dance. Certainly not with such reckless abandon, anyway. It was undignified for one who was on the way to become a force in the anarchist movement. My frivolity would only hurt the Cause.
I grew furious at the impudent interference of the boy. I told him to mind his own business. I was tired of having the Cause constantly thrown into my face. I did not believe that a Cause which stood for a beautiful ideal, for anarchism, for release and freedom from convention and prejudice, should demand the denial of life and joy. I insisted that our Cause could not expect me to become a nun and that the movement would not be turned into a cloister. If it meant that, I did not want it. “I want freedom, the right to self-expression, everybody’s right to beautiful, radiant things.” Anarchism meant that to me, and I would live it in spite of the whole world — prisons, persecution, everything. Yes, even in spite of the condemnation of my own closest comrades I would live my beautiful ideal.”
-Emma Goldman
This is a Mobile Event–it will take place wherever Occupy Oakland decides to set up camp
Come one Come all. Feel free to bring your kids and a dish of food to share.
There will be live painting, hoola hooping, and dance music.
Bring your donations for the campers. Lets build a community again.
! ! ! LINE UP ! ! !
Mermaid – disco & stuff
Atish Mehta – funky deep house
Dao & Pwny Show – dirty funky tech house tag team
Skye X – drum & bass/techno
Brian Demodulate – post acid crunky dubstep
Bert – 2 step/garage
Indigo – drum & bass or psy breaks
Drag’n’fly – tech trance (or whatever she calls it these days)
Br@in – breaks
Please note – this lineup is subject to change. no refunds in case of rain. by attending this event, you accept all liability for train wrecks, dirty hippy hugs, tear gassing, billy clubbing, seal clubbing, bad dancing, and regime change. offer not valid in NV or where legal.
Love to bake & cook? There will also be a potluck brunch, for ourselves and the camp as a whole while we are there, & we would love it if you want to bring something. Even a carafe of coffee, or a dozen bagels is a welcome contribution – home cooked brunchy goodies are also greatly encouraged!
Join us while we dance our way into a new era!
Facbook Event page: Occupy Oakland Renegade
Thursday morning, as an act of unity with the Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island, Occupy Oakland will be broadcasting the Sunrise Ceremony at Oscar Grant Plaza.
We will be assembling a community altar space beginning in the early morning and continuing throughout the day. All are invited to bring sacred objects to share. In particular, we’re requesting sage, copal, objects symbolizing the 4 directions, images of indigenous resistance, and images of indigenous life before conquest.
The community is also invited to bring breakfast and warm drinks to share with one another after the Sunrise Ceremony is broadcast.
From noon until 5, Terrance Nelson, Clyde Bellecourt, Oglala Vice President Tom Poor Bear and many other will be joining us for a series of speeches, performances and a mid-day feast.
Immediately following, the community will gather for Grateful Mic: Music and Words of Gratitude and Solidarity from the Oakland Community.
Come out to Oscar Grant plaza to help us prepare a feast for the Occupy Oakland community. Food donations welcome and much appreciated.
Please join us in Oscar Grant plaza to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with the Occupy Oakland community.
Please join us in Snow Park to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with the Occupy Oakland community.
Black Friday Protest at Emeryville Mall:
Stop the Desecration of Indigenous Land
Did you know that the Bay Street Mall is built upon a
Sacred Ohlone shellmound burial ground? It is the oldest and largest
burial ground in the bay area – older than the pyramids in Eygpt.
In 2000, it was desecrated to make way for the mall.
Join in the annual action to educate the public about this sacred site.
Bring snacks and signs as we ask holiday shoppers to boycott this mall
to respect the original (and still present!) inhabitants of the Bay Area.
Children and families are welcome.
Annual Emeryville Shellmound Protest
Marking the historic 10 year anniversary of this gathering
Where: *Bay St Mall in Emeryville, Corner of *Ohlone Way and Shellmound
Street
*When: *Friday November 25th 12-3pm
For More Information: ipocshellmoundwalk.intuitwebsites.com,
Shellmoundwalk@yahoo.com
Both Occupy Oakland and Occupy San Francisco stand in solidarity with this
action and will be there to support
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at noon, Occupy Oakland activists will retake Oscar Grant Plaza in downtown Oakland with a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week vigil. Occupiers hope to create a model for a new wave of “Occupation” protest throughout the United States.
More info on:http://www.occupyoakland.org/2011/11/re-occupying-oscar-grant-a-k-a-frank-ogawa-plaza/
At five pm on Wednesday, November 30th, activists and
community members of Oakland will rally at Fruitvale Plaza to say no to criminalization, incarceration, and corporate profiteering at the expense of our communities.
Occupy Oakland will host an informational session on ALEC
from noon to 4pm at the Oscar Grant Plaza. Occupy Oakland’s
General Assembly will proceed after the rally in Fruitvale.
More info on: http://www.occupyoakland.org/2011/11/occupy-oakland-rally-to-decolonize-criminalized-communities/
On Wednesday, November 30th, the General Assembly will be held at Fruitvale BART.
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In honor and remembrance of those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS, we are holding a candlelight vigil on Thursday Dec 1, 2011 at Oscar Grant Plaza. In honor of those still suffering with HIV/AIDS we hold a candlelight vigil and open (people’s) mic and ask that the governments and people of this world recognize the need for Universal Healthcare as one of our basic rights. We encourage people to come share their experience of how this virus has affected you or the people you are close to. We encourage a safe space, a comfortable space, and a compassionate space for people to talk amongst each other and possibly through the human mic if you so choose. Please reach out to your neighbors, support systems, and organizations that may be interested in participating.
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This year’s hoodstock will be a fundraiser for legal defense for people arrested at occupy oakland.It will be donation based with no one turned away for lack of funds…
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Joey Casio
Bobby Joe Ebola Casey and Brian Mortar and Pestle Moderate excess bad coyotes Buttons Chump Change cycloptopus Bob Ross Band Pony Loco Burning Monk Rnb Millionaires Turbo Sonidero x MexTape Yacob traces hellllllla more…. Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/231359070261660/
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You have the right to remain observant!
Learn how to protect that right!
Come and learn:
The History of Copwatching
National Attacks on Civilians Observers
Videos of Police Abuse Against People Filming Cops
Local Issues Concerning the Right to Observe
Know your Rights Training Information
Event hosted by Oscar Grant Committee and Berkeley Cop Watch
Suggested donation of $5-10
(No one will be turned away for lack of funds)
A workshop of simple practices for stress relief, trauma healing, and wellness that anyone can learn. It is based on Capacitar(Capacitar International) work and also on other trauma healing work. Please come out!