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Gather your Books, Clothing and Crops for the next monthly Swap! You can also bring plants, seeds or something homemade to share. Clothing and books should be in good condition. Meet old friends and new, help create a strong sustainable community. Heavy rain will cancel.
Cost: FREE

Questions or to volunteer: click here

The Peace and Freedom Party presents

 BLACK LIBERATION: Is There an Electoral Path?

From Frederick Douglass to Barack Obama, an old question. Our speakers: Gerald Smith, Oscar Grant Committee; Phil Hutchings, Last Chair of SNCC; and brando king, Cooperation Jackson, will address an old question needing fresh answers, is there a path toward Black Liberation in the 2018 Elections?

As Malcolm X asked, “Ballots or Bullets?”

This is part of our on-going Socialist Forum Series on the first Saturday of every month from 2-4:30 pm. The featured panel starts promptly at 2:30 pm and the forum ends by 4:30 pm, but folks can stay and talk as long as they like.   Speaker’s affiliations are listed for identification only. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the positions of the organizations listed nor official views of the Peace and Freedom Party.

DJs (New Parish): Ships resident DJ DURT, DJ Mommy Issues, DJ Jiggles and DJ Lady Ryan!!!

DJs (TEENAGE DREAMS takeover @ The Rock Steady): 8ulentina, Piano Rain. The Rock Steady is right next door to the New Parish, which means even more music and space for queers to party. More details about the takeover coming soon xoxo

Performer: CHHOTI MAA, a hip-hop artist with bruja swag, hits the stage at midnite! can’t wait? preview her music here

Go go dancers: Cinnamon, OG, and em jay mercury. bring that tip money $$$ and please use your words to ask for consent to take video/photo of go go dancers. You need to pay go gos AT LEAST $25 for videos. *** work is REAL WORK. Pay what you owe.

Benefit for: Feed The People – Oakland

“We are an group of unhoused & housed residents of Oakland. We provide services, advocacy & temporary housing to Oakland’s unsheltered population during this housing & homelessness crisis. We center the voices, experiences, wisdom, needs & ideas of those who are currently homeless to get homes and services for unhoused residents. We build our power by bringing together the people, pooling our skills & resources, & being a unified force. We provide Hot meals. provisions, advocacy, and support to Oakland’s unhoused. We are actively working towards building villages of homes & services for unhoused folks. We advocate for land & resources from the city and work with private property owners to utilize their lands. We collect & distribute provisions unhoused residents may be in need of. We advocate for policies that are humane, and effective for the homeless. We urge the city to seek effective & humane solutions. We encourage the city to allow the community to create & implement autonomous, neighborhood led solutions to this crisis.”

Vendors in the courtyard:
delicious waffles by our friends at QTVietCafe
& sassy handmade jewelry and accessories for flagging and beyond, brought to you by Voula O’Clock & Lex Non Scripta of Wild Fancy Design
&& Glam Jam, an all-natural glitter lotion stick hand-made by RedBone.

Vendors out front:
Scotch Bonnet will be outside selling oxtails, patties, and other Jamaican delicacies you can’t help but drool over

Photographer TBA!!

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instagram: @ships_in_the_night_oakland
Ships In The Night is a RADICAL ***** dance party – always a benefit. We prioritize and strive to make the space accessible to queers, women, trans* people, and people of color and highlight their talent as DJ’s and performers. Since 2006, Ships has served as a community fundraiser and place for activist and social justice minded queers of all genders to sweat out the worries of the day

RSVP: bit.ly/feedthehood4

The people have spoken. The need is great. Join us for another opportunity to Feed the Hood! We are excited to host #FeedTheHood4 in collaboration with Fam 1st Family Foundation.

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DONATION OPTIONS: We’re asking that everyone contribute in one of the below ways to meet the goal of distributing to 2,000 homeless, unsheltered and needy across Oakland. 

<<FOOD>>

Note: we encourage purchases to be as organic, nitrate free, non-GMO, etc. as feasibly possible.

We encourage participants to bring a “full lunch package.” A FULL lunch package consists of all of the items and quantities below and costs no more than $20-25 (max recommended spending). We encourage cost effective shopping at FoodMaxx, Foods Co, Grocery Outlet, Pak ‘n Save; Bimbo Bread in San Leandro (for wholesale bread); or if you are feeling generous and want to purchase bulk items, Costco.

2 loaves of bread
2 packages of lunch/deli meat
1 bag of sandwich lettuce
1 package of cheese
1 case of water
1 package of boxed drinks
1 bag of fruit
1 box of granola bars
1 bag of variety chips

* Special items needed in bulk: mustard, mayo

* For the pets: dry dog food (portions pre-bagged in sandwich or quart sized plastic bags)

AND/OR

<<HYGIENE KITS>>

Toothbrushes
Toothpaste (travel/mini size)
Mouthwash (travel/mini size)
Socks
Soap
Lotion (travel/mini size)
Deodorant
Feminine Hygiene Products (especially tampons)
Hand sanitizer (mini/small bottles)
Bandaids
Condoms
Dry Laundry Detergent (1 cup portions pre-bagged in sandwich or quart sized bags)
Toilet Tissue Rolls (individual rolls)
Baby Wipes (travel size or divided/pre-bagged in sandwich bags)
Bleach/disinfectant wipes
New underwear (men/women)
* Additional items in high request by homeless populations: trash bags, hand warmers

OR

<<MONETARY DONATION>>

Make a monetary donation so we can purchase food/hygiene kit supplies.

– Tax deductible donation to bit.ly/supportEOC (put “feed the hood” in the memo line)
– Paypal to kandace.e@gmail.com (not tax deductible)

For questions, volunteer and partnership opportunities, please email The East Oakland Collective’s Community Engagement Officer, Nick Houston at nick@eastoaklandcollective.com.

Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson, in conversation with Majari Smith of Cooperation Richmond, and Jackie Byers of Black Organizing Project.

Sponsored by Center for Political Education, Ebase and Santa Cruz DSA.

**Join Jews and interfaith partners for noontime vigils in front of the San Francisco Immigration & Customs Enforcement offices (ICE) to stand with the immigrant community and stand for the urgency of a clean Dream Act.***

The interfaith vigils will include singing and chanting and the opportunity to take an action (e.g. make a phone call to a decisionmaker) and learn about ongoing actions to take in support of the Dream Act and immigrant justice.

In mid-January, Jews from across the country gathered in Washington, DC for Let My People Stay, a historic Jewish civil disobedience in support of a clean #DreamActNow. Inspired by this powerful action, hundreds of Bay Area Jews and allies gathered on Friday January 26 to rally in support of immigrant communities. Across the country, immigrant communities are leading a powerful movement demanding a solution for Dreamers, dignity and permanent protections – for Dreamers and all undocumented people.

Rumors that ICE is planning a large-scale immigration sweep to punish California for its statewide protections are increasing the climate of fear and isolation for many, with people reporting missing school, medical appointments, and participation in public life. As Jews, we have seen what happens when those in power scapegoat vulnerable communities, and we refuse to be silent.

February 8 is the current deadline to demonstrate the urgency of a solution for Dreamers as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government.

Join us as we say #LetMyPeopleStay.

Sponsored by: Bend the Arc Jewish Action, Faith in Action Bay Area, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

**Join Jews and interfaith partners for noontime vigils in front of the San Francisco Immigration & Customs Enforcement offices (ICE) to stand with the immigrant community and stand for the urgency of a clean Dream Act.***

The interfaith vigils will include singing and chanting and the opportunity to take an action (e.g. make a phone call to a decisionmaker) and learn about ongoing actions to take in support of the Dream Act and immigrant justice.

In mid-January, Jews from across the country gathered in Washington, DC for Let My People Stay, a historic Jewish civil disobedience in support of a clean #DreamActNow. Inspired by this powerful action, hundreds of Bay Area Jews and allies gathered on Friday January 26 to rally in support of immigrant communities. Across the country, immigrant communities are leading a powerful movement demanding a solution for Dreamers, dignity and permanent protections – for Dreamers and all undocumented people.

Rumors that ICE is planning a large-scale immigration sweep to punish California for its statewide protections are increasing the climate of fear and isolation for many, with people reporting missing school, medical appointments, and participation in public life. As Jews, we have seen what happens when those in power scapegoat vulnerable communities, and we refuse to be silent.

February 8 is the current deadline to demonstrate the urgency of a solution for Dreamers as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government.

Join us as we say #LetMyPeopleStay.

Sponsored by: Bend the Arc Jewish Action, Faith in Action Bay Area, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

REGISTER TODAY

Join us for one of several webinars and in-person trainings on critical civil liberties issues facing our state and the nation:

• Voting Rights: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• California has one of the lowest rates of voter registration and voter turn-out in the country. 2018 is a critical year for ballot measures, local elections like the DA races, and of course, changing who holds the keys to power. In this webinar, we’ll give you the resources you need to get all eligible California voters to the polls, starting now!
• Reproductive Justice & Sex Education: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6 to 7 p.m.
• We’re in a critical moment. Sexual harassment and abuse is being both challenged and normalized. Discrimination against LGBTQ people is on the rise. Here in California, we have the power to make a change. Our schools are required to teach sex ed that addresses healthy relationships and consent and that challenges stereotypes about gender and sexual orientation. But many school districts need extra encouragement to provide the required instruction. They need to hear from you. In this webinar, you will learn how to be a parent advocate for sex education in your district.
• Criminal Justice Reform: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Right now, a powerful coalition of conservative law enforcement is targeting California mayors and city councils with a cynical misinformation campaign. Their goal is to increase support for mass incarceration and roll back the clock on criminal justice reform. We need you to counter their lies with the truth. In this webinar, we’ll set you up with the skills you need to advocate for local initiatives that truly promote public safety and healthy communities.

ACLU Trainings for Change Makers

Start your year off right by learning how you can get involved in on-the-ground campaigns to make 2018 a visionary year!

Webinars (free)
� Voting Rights, Jan. 16
� Reproductive Justice, Jan. 23
� Criminal Justice Reform, Feb. 6

In-person trainings (free)
� San Francisco, Jan. 27
� Sacramento, Jan. 28
� San Jose, Feb. 3
� Fresno, Feb. 10

• Learn how to verify ICE activity.
• Learn how to be a legal observer in our to protect our communities from ICE.
• Learn what to do when encountering law enforcement.

The Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage is meeting in Sacramento on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. It’s crucial that we demonstrate that Californians are READY for Single-Payer and that S.B. 562 is the bill to get it done—the legislature simply needs to start moving it.

STOP THE DELAY!
NOW IS THE TIME TO
GUARANTEE HEALTHCARE
TO ALL CALIFORNIANS!

 Please  RSVP for lunch & Buses here: http://bit.ly/febhealthhearing.

OAKLAND/BERKELEY ( ADA ) 50 Passenger
• STOP 1: Departs @ 6:50 am from CNA Headquarters, 250 22nd Street, Oakland CA
• STOP 2: Departs @ 7:20 am from Ed Roberts Campus across from Ashby Bart, 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley CA

www.HealthyCA.org
info@HealthyCaliforniaAct.org
CampaignForAHealthyCalifornia
@4HealthyCA
#HealthyCA #SB562

At a peaceful protest honoring the 50th Anniversary of low-wage African American workers and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marching together to fight racial injustice and affirm the dignity of all labor, the University of California deployed police tactics more befitting of the Jim Crow South–unjustly assaulting a 51 year-old African American UC Berkeley employee named David Cole.

Sign the petition and join us at California Hall on UC Berkeley’s campus to rally and demand that the charges against David Cole be dropped, a full and fair remedy for unjust actions taken and injuries sustained be granted, the officers involved be suspended pending an independent investigation of the incident, and that UC implement system-wide police reforms to protect the rights of all students and workers engaged in non-violent protest.

Sign the petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-david-cole-and-stop-uc-berkeley-police-brutality

**Join Jews and interfaith partners for noontime vigils in front of the San Francisco Immigration & Customs Enforcement offices (ICE) to stand with the immigrant community and stand for the urgency of a clean Dream Act.***

The interfaith vigils will include singing and chanting and the opportunity to take an action (e.g. make a phone call to a decisionmaker) and learn about ongoing actions to take in support of the Dream Act and immigrant justice.

In mid-January, Jews from across the country gathered in Washington, DC for Let My People Stay, a historic Jewish civil disobedience in support of a clean #DreamActNow. Inspired by this powerful action, hundreds of Bay Area Jews and allies gathered on Friday January 26 to rally in support of immigrant communities. Across the country, immigrant communities are leading a powerful movement demanding a solution for Dreamers, dignity and permanent protections – for Dreamers and all undocumented people.

Rumors that ICE is planning a large-scale immigration sweep to punish California for its statewide protections are increasing the climate of fear and isolation for many, with people reporting missing school, medical appointments, and participation in public life. As Jews, we have seen what happens when those in power scapegoat vulnerable communities, and we refuse to be silent.

February 8 is the current deadline to demonstrate the urgency of a solution for Dreamers as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government.

Join us as we say #LetMyPeopleStay.

Sponsored by: Bend the Arc Jewish Action, Faith in Action Bay Area, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

A THIN WALL

A documentary by filmmaker, writer, artist and social activist

MARA AHMED

A THIN WALL is a documentary about memory, history and the possibility of reconciliation. It focuses on the Partition of India in 1947, but derives lessons that remain urgently relevant today. The film is shot on both sides of the border, in India and Pakistan. The film is written and directed by Mara Ahmed and co-produced by Surbhi Dewan. Both filmmakers are descendants of families torn apart by partition.

Doors Open: 7pm
Film: 7:15pm

Free and Open to the Public

Film Screening will be followed by Q & A with Mara Ahmed

Presented in conjunction with

‘This Heirloom’ A Graphic Collage Exhibition
Opening Reception – February 7, 2018
6:30pm Free and Open to the Public

EXHIBITION DATES: February 7 – April 26, 2018