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New Copwatcher Orientation

Wanna get involved in Berkeley Copwatch? Sign up for an orientation this month. Learn about how we do the work and find where you can plug in!

Wed. September 13, 7:00-8:00pm
Wed. September 21, 7:00-8:00pm

There will be more new copwatcher orientations in the future, please email us if you can’t make the sessions above:
berkeleycopwatch@yahoo.com
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In her journal Octavia E. Butler wrote “All good things must begin.” Abolitionist alternatives to police must begin somewhere, but alternatives can only be sustained when individuals like you come together to build them together.

Mental Health First (MH First) is a project of APTP and Oakland’s first and only non-police, non 9-1-1 crisis response line for mental health crises, including but not limited to psychiatric emergencies, substance use support and intimate partner violence safety planning. We are currently dispatching on a case-by-case basis, and have volunteers on the hotline Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 2am.

We have an MH First volunteer training coming up open to all community members who want to join our team.

Register to join our next virtual MH First training!

The Anti Police-Terror Project is a Black-led, multi-racial, intergenerational coalition that seeks to build a replicable and sustainable model to eradicate police terror in communities of color. In addition to our MH First services, we support families surviving police terror in their fight for justice, documenting police abuses and connecting impacted families and community members with resources, legal referrals, and opportunities for healing.

Register to join this incredible crew!

Starting: Mondays, October 9TH @ 4-6PM ET (ONLINE) This class is co-organized by Democracy at Work.

This 4-Week seminar led by Richard Wolff, will begin with an introduction and brief history of world socialism from its 18th-century beginnings to today. We will examine the different kinds of socialism (Soviet, social democracy, democratic socialism, Cuban socialism, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and worker-coop socialism) and likewise examine the differences among socialism, communism, anarchism, and so on. Finally, we will examine critiques of socialism. Throughout, we will be sensitive to different interpretations of socialism and distinguish between socialism as a critical movement within capitalism (how it began) and socialism as an alternative system (how it evolved).

The dates for each of the four sessions are on Mondays: Oct 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Online Zoom information will be sent through email upon registration.

REGISTER HERE

Starting: Mondays, October 9TH @ 4-6PM ET (ONLINE) This class is co-organized by Democracy at Work.

This 4-Week seminar led by Richard Wolff, will begin with an introduction and brief history of world socialism from its 18th-century beginnings to today. We will examine the different kinds of socialism (Soviet, social democracy, democratic socialism, Cuban socialism, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and worker-coop socialism) and likewise examine the differences among socialism, communism, anarchism, and so on. Finally, we will examine critiques of socialism. Throughout, we will be sensitive to different interpretations of socialism and distinguish between socialism as a critical movement within capitalism (how it began) and socialism as an alternative system (how it evolved).

The dates for each of the four sessions are on Mondays: Oct 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Online Zoom information will be sent through email upon registration.

REGISTER HERE

Starting: Mondays, October 9TH @ 4-6PM ET (ONLINE) This class is co-organized by Democracy at Work.

This 4-Week seminar led by Richard Wolff, will begin with an introduction and brief history of world socialism from its 18th-century beginnings to today. We will examine the different kinds of socialism (Soviet, social democracy, democratic socialism, Cuban socialism, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and worker-coop socialism) and likewise examine the differences among socialism, communism, anarchism, and so on. Finally, we will examine critiques of socialism. Throughout, we will be sensitive to different interpretations of socialism and distinguish between socialism as a critical movement within capitalism (how it began) and socialism as an alternative system (how it evolved).

The dates for each of the four sessions are on Mondays: Oct 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Online Zoom information will be sent through email upon registration.

REGISTER HERE

Starting: Mondays, October 9TH @ 4-6PM ET (ONLINE) This class is co-organized by Democracy at Work.

This 4-Week seminar led by Richard Wolff, will begin with an introduction and brief history of world socialism from its 18th-century beginnings to today. We will examine the different kinds of socialism (Soviet, social democracy, democratic socialism, Cuban socialism, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and worker-coop socialism) and likewise examine the differences among socialism, communism, anarchism, and so on. Finally, we will examine critiques of socialism. Throughout, we will be sensitive to different interpretations of socialism and distinguish between socialism as a critical movement within capitalism (how it began) and socialism as an alternative system (how it evolved).

The dates for each of the four sessions are on Mondays: Oct 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Online Zoom information will be sent through email upon registration.

REGISTER HERE

Community call to Action: Join us at the Oakland City Council Meeting tomorrow 11/27 to urge a YES vote for a #ceasefirenow resolution. United with AROC, Oak4Gaza, JVP Action & many others.

When: arrive at 2:45 at Oakland City Hall. Special meeting starts at 4pm pic.twitter.com/ZIqQbJI3GX

— Authentically Oakland (@ChaneyTurner) November 27, 2023

There is a March and Rally beginning at the Oakland Courthouse on Tuesday November 28th! We are demanding that the Board of Supervisors stop funding for the expansion of Santa Rita Jail. We are demanding an investigation into the over 70 deaths of black and brown inmates in Santa… pic.twitter.com/O5WOwdkYbH

— Anita Wills (@bwdn2008) November 23, 2023

Join us on Tuesday, December 5th at 2PM at San Francisco City Hall and call on the Board of Supervisors to support a permanent ceasefire!

Supervisor Preston plans to introduce a ceasefire resolution at next Tuesday’s Board meeting.

Text “SF” to 833-633-0604 to stay updated pic.twitter.com/AVX6LjAycx

— AROC #FreePalestine (@AROCBayArea) November 30, 2023

Labor Demands:
A Permanent Ceasefire
No US Military Aid for Israel
End the Occupation

Come share vigil for Peace in Gaza and Palestine

We have flags and large signs

Text SAVETHEPARK to 41372 & share widely. If possible, disable yr phone’s “do not disturb” for the 1st week of January to get nighttime alerts.

🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧🚧

Heads up, Park defenders.

Emergency meet-up today (12/31) at noon at People's Park. Cop invasion expected Tues. 1/2 at 5:00 a.m. Come organize park defense. Meet great people. This is a vital last bit of green space, where ppl are allowed to just exist. 1/2

— ~🦥~ (@becauseberkeley) December 31, 2023

People’s Park Rapi: SHOW UP: we’re taking over Telegraph, starting at the corner with Haste, until we get our park back! Come anytime;Rally at 11am; live updates via Instagram @peoplesparkberkele

Cops entered the park last night around midnight. They used bulldozers and cut trees down. Several people were arrested.

SF Vote for Ceasefire Resolution! Join us to continue to demonstrate overwhelming support for #ceasefire. Monday, January 8 @ 9am Rules Committee Meeting and Tuesday, January 9 @ 1pm Full Board meeting and vote. Email Board of Supervisors: https://t.co/PEvWrq1bqu #SanFrancisco pic.twitter.com/7LnE5Jfj98

— AROC #FreePalestine (@AROCBayArea) January 5, 2024

There’s going to be an Oakland Port Shut Down in Solidarity with Palestine this Saturday 1/13. 5am

Please spread the word with Bay Area people. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/WJhqE44UFB

— Only Ceasefire Fans 🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@lesuperburp) January 9, 2024

Democratize Funding

Omni Commons Development & Grant writer Pallavi Kidambi is facilitating a two series grant writing workshop.

Part 1 On January 14th, with a focus for artists

Part 2 On January 21st, 3pm to 6pm with a focus for non-profits & collectives

Sliding scale workshop $30-$60 Venmo @omnicommons to RSVP