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Join panelists from the Democratic Socialists of America, the International Socialist Organization, Mother Brown’s, Coalition on Homelessness and Swords to Plowshares for an in-depth discussion of radical solutions to homelessness in San Francisco.

This is a unique chance to hear perspectives from the front lines of San Francisco’s most pressing humanitarian crisis and learn how you can get involved!

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OCTOBER 10TH: MARCH FOR KAYLA MOORE
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Show up Oct. 10th to amplify the Moore family’s call for justice for Kayla Moore, their loved one who was killed by BPD in 2013. We’re taking to the streets of Berkeley to lift up Kayla’s name, gear up for court support and demand mental health crisis response that is accessible to trans people, people of color, disabled people and everyone who ends up criminilized and endangered when our cities send cops to respond to crisis.

***Want to help prep for the march?***
Contact us to learn about support tasks/roles!
Email: justice4kaylamoore@gmail.com
Call: 510-548-0425
Come to a meeting, Monday’s, 7pm-9pm at the 2022 Blake St., Berkeley

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ABOUT KAYLA MOORE & HER FAMILY’S COURT CASE
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Kayla Moore was a Black trans woman with a mental health disability – schizophrenia – who was born, raised and living in Berkeley. She was a poet and loved to cook, dance and help people – her neighbors, friends and even strangers on the bus.

On Feb. 12, 2013, Kayla was killed by Berkeley police in her own home after a friend of hers called 911 to request mental health support for Kayla. Four years later, the family has finally been granted trial dates for their civil suit against the City of Berkeley and BPD: October 23-27, 2017. Four years later, we have not forgotten Kayla’s life. Nor have we forgotten Berkeley police’s brutal transphobia and racism, their use of excessive force, and, as the Moore family’s court case points out, their failure to accommodate – let alone respect – Kayla’s mental health disability, schizophrenia.

Kayla’s family’s civil suit centers the City of Berkeley and BPD’s failure to failure to comply with the American’s with Disabilities Act on the night they killed Kayla. To us, it’s common sense that crisis is not a crime and a militarized police response is not the way that cities should offer “support” to people experiencing mental health crises. The Moore family’s court case is a call to action for Berkeley and all cities: it’s time to build non-police crisis responses – in line with the ADA – that truly support and honor people with disabilities, especially those who are so often further criminalized for being Black, Brown, trans and/or homeless.

Learn more at www.justiceforkaylamoore.wordpress.com
Follow us at www.Facebook.com/Justice4KaylaMoore
Email us at justice4kaylamoore@gmail.com

We’re organizing mutual aid for folks who are displaced and affected by the North Bay fires. We’ll be taking donations up to Santa Rosa on Thursday and/or Friday. Stay tuned for next aid actions beyond donations.

Items needed:
Feminine hygiene items
Flashlights w/ new batteries
Tarps
Lip Balm
Deodorant
Diapers and pull-ups
Pack n play
Dust masks
Pet supplies (puppy pads, litter boxes, pet food)

EBDSA DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
4255 Terrace Street, Oakland, 94611
Drop off anytime between 12-7pm Tuesday & Wednesday
Please leave items on the porch

1850 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley, 94707
Drop off items anytime Tuesday & Wednesday
Please leave items in the boxes on the front porch

Some Agenda Items:

• Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity (Right to Watch)
• Observations of PRC Commissioners who attended Urban Shield
• Review Council revision of policy banning use of pepper spray in crowd control
• Rescind Standing Rule prohibiting non-Berkeley residents from sitting as community members on PRC subcommittees.
• Police Department’s timeline for implementation of body-worn camera program, including finalization of General Order governing use and access to video.
  

Today from 9am–7pm, we’re at 350 Alabama St. collecting supplies to send up north to our family and friends in need. pic.twitter.com/3GGR7Q8r78

— DSA San Francisco (@DSA_SF) October 12, 2017

Join us for an enlightening evening with author, farmer and educator Elviria DiBrigit as she premieres her new book Why We Farm. In her book, DiBrigit shares stories about farmers from Capay Valley, including several who sell at our very own Berkeley Farmers Market!

Why We Farm is a book for people who want to know the whole truth about life as a modern day farmer. Each chapter features a different model of farming. Farmers share the stories behind their work and their lives on the farm; the business side of production, the personal challenges they face, and words of advice for the would-be-farmer. DiBrigit asks hard questions and gives a reverent yet realistic picture of a thriving local food system.

Light refreshments will be provided, including fresh produce samples from some of the farmers included in the book, courtesy of the Berkeley Farmers Market!

Join us at this free event, and reserve your spot here.

Free screening of the documentary “Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers,” Speakers include Rep. Barbara Lee, Alameda Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer and the film’s director Jeffrey Heyman.

Join us Grow Incubator for our Monthly (every second Saturday) Community Clinic.

Enjoy a free hot meal and a wide array of healing modalities,
No-one-turned-away-for-lack-of-funds

Massage Therapy is always happening.
More services TBA.

4 PM- Narcan Rescue kit and harm reduction training

Speakers:

• Jovanka Beckles, Vice Mayor Richmond
• Erin Brightwell, Socialist Alternative
• Dan Siegel, Oakland Justice Coalition
• International Socialist Organization, TBA

Monthly meeting and Mutual Aid Skill Shares.

Oct 14: Common Home Repair.

Nov 11: Dumpster Diving in the Bay

THE Dec 9 EVENT:  Researching Properties, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

East Meets West is a series of conferences and festivals that curate international entertainment and catalyze conversation around human potential + well-being, creative culture, professional development and social impact in order to bring about lasting human health and happiness.