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Jul
10
Fri
Extinction Rebellion: Welcome Call @ ONLINE, VIA 'ZOOM'
Jul 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Been to a “Heading for Extinction” Talk or seen us in the media? Want to get more involved? Attend a Zoom (video) Orientation Call! Note that this call is phone friendly! If you want to call in by phone, you can call in using the zoom meeting number (disclosed once you sign up).

Sign up here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcuuhqzMoG9Gkaji1tKcqCT_J6bDAEEqc

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Jul
11
Sat
Mutual Aid Donation Drive @ Omni Commons
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We are asking OUR HOUSED neighbors to contribute hygiene supplies, canned food, bottled water, rain gear, tarps, garbage bags, $$ et al on July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 to be redistributed on July 19 to encampments in North Oakland dealing with the COVID 19. We will sanitize and package your donations add a hot packaged meal and fresh fruit to the care kits to be distributed to North Oakland Encampments and surrounding encampments.

In order to properly sanitize and maintain social distancing we are collecting the materials a week prior to when we distribute 500 hot meals and care kits. Overflow resources will be distributed by sister orgs throughout Oakland.

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Wood St. – Community Action Day
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Justice 4 Sean Monterrosa @ Vallejo City Hall
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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F*ck Your Budget Assembly @ ONLINE, VIA 'ZOOM'
Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

We’re hosting a F*ck Your Budget Assembly to respond to the Oakland City Council’s failure to listen to the demands of thousands of people and 100 community, faith, labor organizations, and small businesses who all agree that we need to Defund the Police and Defend Black Lives.

Guest Speakers:
– James Burch of Anti Police-Terror Project’s #DefundOPD Committee
– Sharena Diamond Thomas of PEOPLE’S COMMUNITY MEDICS (Each One, Teach One)
– Jesse Wiltey of the Melanated Social Work Podcast
– Patricia Moran, Children’s Librarian, Oakland
– Sandra Rodriguez, restorative justice practitioner and trainer

You’re invited to participate in a fishbowl conversation on Zoom about how the city can better spend the $300million that we now spend on the police department.

What does a police free world look like? How can we better spend that money? How much of the city budget should go to housing? To violence prevention? To youth programs? To parks? To libraries?

Agenda:
– Introduction to “Participatory Budgeting” and Guest Speakers
– Fishbowl Conversation with Guest Speakers
– Breakout Rooms: Fill out budget survey (https://cooperative4thecommunity.com/oakland-peoples-budget-survey). A CDP Facilitator will be in each breakout room to answer questions about each city departments and to provide tech support if there are any questions about how to use the survey.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuuvqjMuE9NC61mDBlF7vn06Mcu-SV5P

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Town Hall: Mothers Talk Police Brutality @ ONLINE, VIA 'ZOOM'
Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

For every victim and every death at the hands of police, there is a mother. Join the Mothers of the Movement as we discuss how to cope with grief, take care of mental health, and turn pain into purpose.

The Town Hall will happen on Zoom: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/97524099924

Panelists to be announced.
We’ll also stream to Facebook Live. We’ll take audience questions off Zoom and Facebook.

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Jul
12
Sun
Mutual Aid Donation Drive @ Omni Commons
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We are asking OUR HOUSED neighbors to contribute hygiene supplies, canned food, bottled water, rain gear, tarps, garbage bags, $$ et al on July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 to be redistributed on July 19 to encampments in North Oakland dealing with the COVID 19. We will sanitize and package your donations add a hot packaged meal and fresh fruit to the care kits to be distributed to North Oakland Encampments and surrounding encampments.

In order to properly sanitize and maintain social distancing we are collecting the materials a week prior to when we distribute 500 hot meals and care kits. Overflow resources will be distributed by sister orgs throughout Oakland.

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Interfaith Prayers for Healing @ Online via Zoom
Jul 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Monthly interfaith prayer meeting, held on second Sundays, dedicated to healing.

The Bahá’í community of Oakland is organizing this gathering for the community to connect, share prayers, writings and poems from all spiritual traditions, reflect and recharge and build coalitions interested in healing.

“Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.” ~ Bahá’u’lláh

“Remember the saying: ‘Of all pilgrimages the greatest is to relieve the sorrow-laden heart.'” ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Topic: Interfaith Devotions for Healing and Protection
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

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Political Courage and Racial Justice   @ ONLINE, VIA 'ZOOM'
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Green Sunday: Political Courage and Racial Justice  

A conversation between Aidan Hill and Cheryl Davila, who are both running for political office in the Nov. 3rd, 2020 election. Both candidates have expressed a deep renewal of political affairs in the covid-19 world. They will discuss ways to combat climate change and military industrialism in cities as well as ending racism and xenophobia and other related intolerances in the Bay Area. Join us for this discussion regarding what it means to run for office, the impacts and the struggles of doing so, and how to create lasting change.

Speakers:

undefinedBerkeley Councilmember Cheryl Davila (She/Her) never imagined being an elected official. She simply stepped up to be ”part of the change you want to see made,” answering the call for regular, ethical people to run for office. Cheryl gained national and international attention while serving on the Human Welfare and Community Action Commission, when she called for Berkeley to divest from investments that benefited from Israel’s apartheid state and its oppression of Palestinians. Since being elected to represent District 2, she has remained a staunch defender of progressive issues on the city council.

Aidan Hill (They/Them) moved to Berkeley in 2016, pursuing a bachelor’s degreeundefined at UC Berkeley and joined the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) to reduce single-use plastics in California. Currently, Aidan serves as the Vice-Chair of the City of Berkeley Homeless Commission, authoring resolutions to prioritize clean drinking water, housing assistance, sanitation, and regular waste removal in the city of Berkeley. Aidan is actively fighting to protect People’s Park, the 2.8 acres of green space created during the 1960’s Free Speech Movement in Berkeley, from development, and working with neighbors, small businesses, and student leaders to develop emergency preparedness plans across the city of Berkeley.

 

 

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Green Sundays are a series of free public programs & discussions on topics “du jour” sponsored by the Green Party of Alameda County and held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The monthly business meeting of the County Council of the Green Party follows, at 6:30 pm. Council meetings are open to anyone who is interested.

 

(Followed by County Council business meeting at 6:30. All are welcome to attend)

Time: Jul 12, 2020, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Jul
14
Tue
They Deserve Justice – Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Guillen: Caravan from Concord to Oakland and March @ Todos Santos Plaza
Jul 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

COME THRU AND SUPPORT! We need everyone to come and demand justice for Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Guillén. Keep in mind this will be a caravan to Oakland so make sure to eat and hydrate yourselves before you come.

We will be marching in Oakland so bring any supplies you need! Stay 6ft apart and wear your masks at all times. As we all know there has been a lot of disagreements with the black and brown community but this is time to show people that WE can come together and unite.

DM @alejvndxa if you would like to bring any supplies or would like to speak out or help organize this protest!!
All help is VERY much appreciated

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Speakout against Racial Displacement & Defend the Portapotty @ Driver's Plaza
Jul 14 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Jul
15
Wed
DefundOPD Virtual Townhall for Community Input @ ONLINE, VIA 'ZOOM'
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Administration and City Council have committed to a 50% decrease in OPD’s budget next year. To get there, we need a transition plan that is informed and lead by community. Join APTP and the Defund the Police Coalition as we discuss:
– What needs to be defunded from police
– What needs to be refunded by community
– What alternative response models look like
– Who should be on the transition team and how they should be appointed
Let’s dream together and make those dreams a reality for Oakland!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar, including a unique registration ID. Please don’t share. That’s how we will be able to recognize who you are when you ask questions or make comments in the chat
Hosted by

ACCE Action
East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN)
Oakland Rising
Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice
Defund OPD
68036
Jul
16
Thu
“Capturing The Flag” Voter Suppression Film & Town Hall @ ONLINE
Jul 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Virtual Screening and Discussion of Documentary, ‘Capturing the Flag’

Register here: https://www.capturingtheflag.com/register-7-16

Join the Feminist Majority Foundation, Girls Learn International, The Civics Center,
and Ms. Magazine for a special, virtual screening of ‘Capturing the Flag’, a documentary
that shares the story of three activists who worked to combat voter suppression in
Cumberland County, N.C. in 2016, and post-film town hall with voting rights experts.

ABOUT: ‘Capturing the Flag’

In the fall of 2016, a tight-knit group of friends travel to Cumberland County, North Carolina – named a “posterchild” for voter suppression – intent on proving that the big idea of American democracy can be defended by small acts of individual citizens. What they find at the polls serves as both a warning and a call to action for anyone interested in protecting the “One Person, One Vote” fundamental of our democracy.

‘Capturing The Flag’ is an urgent cautionary tale that documents what’s in store for the fast approaching election of 2020, and a close-up look of American democracy at its most vulnerable point. Through the intimate experiences of the film’s citizen volunteers we are inspired to vote, to help someone else to vote, and to get involved in the growing non-partisan efforts to protect our fragile democracy.

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Jul
17
Fri
Webinar: Climate Justice in California and What You Can Do @ Online
Jul 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Katie Valenzuela, Policy and Political Director at the California Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA) and Destiny Rodriguez, Community Relations Manager at The Climate Center, for a conversation about climate justice with moderator, CEO Ellie Cohen. After brief presentations, you can participate in an interactive conversation about how climate justice is racial justice, and what you can do. Advanced registration required. Register here

Our special guests will present on the health, economic and other consequences of our fossil fuel economy on lower-income communities and people of color, current legislative efforts, including AB 345, to reduce the disproportionate impacts on these frontline communities, and what actions we can take to secure an equitable, healthy and vibrant Climate-Safe California

 

WHERE

Your computer — Register here

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Extinction Rebellion: Welcome Call @ ONLINE, VIA 'ZOOM'
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Been to a “Heading for Extinction” Talk or seen us in the media? Want to get more involved? Attend a Zoom (video) Orientation Call! Note that this call is phone friendly! If you want to call in by phone, you can call in using the zoom meeting number (disclosed once you sign up).

Sign up here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcuuhqzMoG9Gkaji1tKcqCT_J6bDAEEqc

68025
Jul
18
Sat
Mutual Aid Donation Drive @ Omni Commons
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We are asking OUR HOUSED neighbors to contribute hygiene supplies, canned food, bottled water, rain gear, tarps, garbage bags, $$ et al on July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 to be redistributed on July 19 to encampments in North Oakland dealing with the COVID 19. We will sanitize and package your donations add a hot packaged meal and fresh fruit to the care kits to be distributed to North Oakland Encampments and surrounding encampments.

In order to properly sanitize and maintain social distancing we are collecting the materials a week prior to when we distribute 500 hot meals and care kits. Overflow resources will be distributed by sister orgs throughout Oakland.

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Meet CA Environmental Justice Organizers on the Front Lines @ Online on Facebook
Jul 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/302544934127369/

The California Environmental Justice Coalition invites you to “Meet Us Live” to hear from grassroots environmental justice organizers in frontline communities throughout California:

Valley Improvement Projects (VIP)

Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice

The LEAP Institute (Latino Environmental Advancement Project)

Fresnans Against  Fracking

Tri-Valley CAREs

Sunflower Alliance

Bayview Hunters Point Mothers and Fathers Committee

El Pueblo Para el Aire y Agua Limpia de Kettleman City

Fresh Air Vallejo

Breakthrough Communities

68047
Jul
19
Sun
Mutual Aid Donation Drive @ Omni Commons
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We are asking OUR HOUSED neighbors to contribute hygiene supplies, canned food, bottled water, rain gear, tarps, garbage bags, $$ et al on July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 to be redistributed on July 19 to encampments in North Oakland dealing with the COVID 19. We will sanitize and package your donations add a hot packaged meal and fresh fruit to the care kits to be distributed to North Oakland Encampments and surrounding encampments.

In order to properly sanitize and maintain social distancing we are collecting the materials a week prior to when we distribute 500 hot meals and care kits. Overflow resources will be distributed by sister orgs throughout Oakland.

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Jul
20
Mon
Climate Activists Show Up for Essential Workers @ Mosswood Park
Jul 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Sunflower Alliance, the Sunrise Movement, and other climate activists to support workers at the Oakland Telegraph Ave. MacDonald’s, who have been on strike since May demanding PPE, sick pay, hazard pay and social distancing.

The workers report that they were asked to wear dog diapers for PPE,  that they got no sick pay when they were sick and thought they had COVID, and that the store was not enforcing social distancing. Of the 33 workers, 12 ended up getting COVID and 31 of them are now on strike. See news story here

Join Fight for 15 for a short march/rally on July 20, a national day of action for Fight for 15., starting at 11 am at Mosswood Park, then march to the Telegraph McDonald’s (march route here) where there will be a noon rally.

Donate to MacDonald’s workers strike fund here

Register for the action here

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Strike for Black Health and Vitality @ Highland Hospital
Jul 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join workers walking out for Black Health and Vitality! Black healthcare workers, patients, and communities are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, mismanagement of our public hospital system was depriving workers of access to vital resources and proper staffing. Unequal health outcomes for Black patients continue to pose a significant threat to public well being. With lives on the line, health professionals and patients alike are demanding action. Alameda Health System must become accountable to the public and put an end to its racist health inequities.
HOW WE STRIKE
From 12-2pm healthcare workers will walk out from all AHS facilities, while community supporters rally outside Highland Hospital in East Oakland and Fairmont Hospital in San Leandro.
After walking out, we will lie down for 8 minutes and 46 seconds—the time in which George Floyd was suffocating under a police officer’s knee—to honor George Floyd as well as the Black healthcare workers who have died from lack of PPE while fighting Covid-19.
Black frontline healthcare workers, patients and community will speak on the urgency of these issues.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Boots Riley
Derrick Boutte
Sheleka Carter
WHY WE STRIKE
The dire situation of our public health system disproportionately affects Black communities.
Under the current unelected, unaccountable administration, Black patients and workers often receive inferior treatment in our AHS facilities, all while management tries to take away the rights, pay, and benefits of the Black unionized workers who are fighting to save lives.
Meanwhile, the county’s lack of solutions for the houselessness pandemic strains the public health system and poses severe threats to the safety of Alameda County’s most vulnerable residents. We call on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to take responsibility for our public health and unequal health outcomes for Black communities!
WHAT WE ARE STRIKING FOR
We demand that the County Board of Supervisors regain control of AHS!
We demand fair contracts for frontline healthcare workers at AHS that recognize the invaluable services to the community!
We demand an increase in funding to AHS to improve the quality of care for our patients, the majority of whom are Black and Brown!
We demand equal treatment and representation within the Alameda Health System!
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