Calendar

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Jun
29
Fri
All Eyes on The Sheriff Mobilization @ Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

All Eyes on The Sheriff Mobilization  from 12-2pm. The action outside will be at 12pm and we will head into the board chambers at 1pm.

Did you know that in the past 10 years the Alameda County jail population has decreased by half, but the sheriff’s budget keeps increasing? The Ella Baker Center and our allies are calling for an audit of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department because taxpayers deserve to know how our money is being wasted. The county supervisors will be voting to adopt the Alameda County’s $3.1 billion budget on Friday and we will be there to demand sheriff accountability and budget transparency!

The CAO just submitted a $3.1 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 18-19 to the Board. The BOS will be voting to adopt a final budget on June 29th. We are turning up to make our concerns heard by both Supervisors and media and expose the sheriff’s wasteful spending.

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Abolish ICE Poster Making with DSA @ Greenpeace Warehouse
Jun 29 @ 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

We’ll be making beautiful works of art, including posters, banners, etc, for the Abolish ICE protest (https://www.facebook.com/events/453365915091309/) on Saturday, June 30! A few spoken word artists will also be organizing pop up performances. We’ll have pizza, music and some supplies will be provided but please bring your own supplies if you have any. This is a family-friendly event for all folks who want to contribute.

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Jun
30
Sat
Copwatch: Know Your Rights Training @ Grassroots House
Jun 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Families Belong Together Day of Action Protest @ West County Detention Facility
Jun 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

The conditions of detention centers are cruel and inhumane, and they exemplify a world where capital is valued over human lives. June 30 is a national day of action to support immigrant rights.

Join East Bay DSA and Families Belong Together on June 30 to protest at the ICE/West County Detention Center in Richmond.

June 30 is the anniversary of the signing of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which eliminated the cruel, previously existing quotas by country. But we still have a long way to go—capital moves across borders seamlessly while it’s still too hard for people and families to do the same. We stand in solidarity with those fighting to stay in this country and stay together as families.

Learn more

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Families Belong Together: Berkeley Mobilization @ Old City Hall Steps
Jun 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Family separation is another Trump-created crisis. This is not at all required under current law — despite the lies coming out of Trump’s mouth — and Trump could put an end to this with a phone call. And like so many other Trump-created crises, Republicans in Congress are letting it happen. Some may have expressed concerns about the policy, but none have done anything about it. That’s where you come in. Join our rally as part of a national day of action (like the airport protests) in support of keeping families together. (Why do we even need to say that?!)

Link to event information: https://actionnetwork.org/events/families-belong-together-indivisible-berkeley-mobilization

Event Issue Focus: Families Belong Together

RSVP

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Film Debut: “Homeless: The Story of America’s Economic Refugees.” @ Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists’ Hall
Jun 30 @ 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

HOMELESS: A documentary film by internationally renowned writer & scholar Dr Samar Habib, exposing the state emergency crisis of homelessness in Berkeley & Oakland. Plus a documentary collage of information, interviews and stills from the Berkeley Emergency Storm Shelter at 9th & University.

Dr. Habib will introduce the film and be on hand to answer questions. There will be a homemade meal from the Fabulous Chefs at Consider the Homeless.

Sponsored by Consider The Homeless : We are a grassroots, community-based group of like-minded neighbors and friends who want to help those living on the streets of our city.
This is a fundraiser for Consider The Homeless!, a recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
RSVP: info@ConsiderTheHomeless.org, 510 560 4284
Please pay for all reservations with a check to Consider the Homeless! Please include your name on all reservations and US mail to PO Box 2771, Berkeley, CA or Paypal: paypal.me/ConsiderTheHomeless
PROGRAM (may be changed – not the films)
3:15PM: Doors open
3:20PM: Music & Slide Show
3:45PM: Welcome: Consider The Homeless! founder, Barbara Brust
3:55PM: Dr. Samar Habib introduces her film “HOMELESS”
4:05PM: Screening of the film, “HOMELESS: The Story of America’s Economic Refugees”
4:55PM: Screening of the short film, “BESS – April 2018”
5:10PM: Introductions – Special Guests
5:15PM: Q & A with our guests
6:00PM: Dinner is Served
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Jul
1
Sun
DSA Canvass for Housing Justice: South Berkeley
Jul 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

The housing crisis in the Bay Area and beyond is a wholly preventable disaster, created and maintained by the notion that housing is a commodity and not a human right.

On Saturday, June 30, join us in the campaign for the Affordable Housing Act — a proposed ballot initiative that that will give our cities and counties the power to adopt rent control necessary to address the state’s housing affordability crisis by repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act upholds landlord interests, and – in tandem with the housing crisis – has deeply exacerbated social disparities, displaced longtime communities, driven homelessness, and dealt a blow to working class power by making housing ever more insecure and inaccessible.

Come learn more about repealing Costa-Hawkins and then we’ll hit the streets to talk with our neighbors about housing justice and the Affordable Housing Act!

RSVP here: https://www.eastbaydsa.org/event-canvass-2018-06-30-canvass-for-housing-justice-in-south-berkeley

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This Is America : A March Against Gentrification @ Lake Merritt, Cleveland Cascade
Jul 1 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Alena Museum presents artist activism event on gentrification. We will gather the creative voices and collective power of our community and allies to demonstrate and speak out against the private investors, developers, and politicians who are set out to broaden the gap of wealth at the expense of the people. We will share with you our plans moving forward and how the community can be involved in that process. Displacing the community will not be a silent fight. Stand up for you, your family, your neighbors, and your community as we are witnessing gentrification destroying the cultural fabric of Oakland.

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Liberated Lens general meeting @ Omni Commons
Jul 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We document current events, make films together, steward an editing suite and share a film equipment library. We also host film screenings, often with local directors, and put on an annual short film festival for independent Bay Area filmmakers. Our goal is to make the digital filmmaking accessible – no overpriced college degree or certificate program required!

We are also a good group to reach out to if you’d like to screen a film at the Omni. We can be reached at liberatedlens@lists.riseup.net

We usually meet in the basement, unless otherwise noted.

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Jul
3
Tue
People’s Assembly on Red/Black Liberation @ E14 Gallery
Jul 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

We are hosting People’s Assemblies on everything from public safety to education. Together we will imagine an Oakland with housing security, true public safety, sanctuary for all, and create a plan to get us there.

This People’s Assembly will focus on Native communities and the struggle for Native sovereignty and land reclamation. Join us to talk about Red/Black Liberation on the day before the Farce of July.

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Jul
5
Thu
Occupy ICE SF @ ICE San Francisco
Jul 5 all-day

A core group of protesters are staying 24/7 at an encampment at 444 Washington St. in San Francisco, taking over the street outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Participants site ICE’s violation of human rights as the primary reason for the action and have erected a pavilion and barbed wire fence to fortify their barricade.

Participants in Occupy ICE SF are encouraging folks to stay the night whenever possible, and to bring supplies including food, water, beverages, ice and coolers. Music performances, instruments, and sound systems are most welcome to help the protesters “turn up the heat and melt the ice”.

Occupy ICE SF stands in solidarity with undocumented immigrants from around the world as they vehemently oppose President Trump’s immigration policies. Protesters are calling for the abolishment of ICE, saying the agency has attempted to transform state and local law enforcement agencies into deportation machines. The San Francisco Police Department is monitoring the encampment but so far there have been no arrests.

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Keep the Heat on ICE- Reunite Families @ El Cerrito Plaza
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Be part of the human billboard campaign to send a message to our community and our officials. 2,000 children are still missing! 2,000 children are still crying, frightened and alone. Trump may reunite and then jail families together, with no end date. Can we allow this? Can we let the attack on immigrants continue? The dehumanization of men, women, and children…the criminalization of those at the border and those who live in our community are purposeful attempts to convince citizens that the cruel immigration policies can be justified. We know better and we must continue to SHOW UP. Join with other families. Bring a sign, join in song. Inspire others and be inspired.

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Jul
6
Fri
Final Signature Gathering for ‘Our City Our Home’ – San Francisco
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

This is it. Saturday, July 7 is the FINAL DAY we have to collect enough signatures to get Our City Our Home on the ballot.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Our City Our Home:

This measure would provide $300 million of resources for affordable housing, mental health care and other services needed to house our homeless residents and protect all those who are vulnerable to eviction and displacement. We can finally make homelessness as we know it a thing of the past in San Francisco, and be a model for the rest of the country.

We ask you to INVITE YOUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY to join this urgent effort by volunteering on Saturday! We need volunteers for a variety of roles, especially signature gatherers. Call Ben at 415 674 6080 for details!

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ICE Protest: Richmond West County Detention Center @ West County Detention Facility
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Oakland First Friday
Jul 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Street Fair.

Oakland First Fridays brings you “Art Of D.I.Y.,”

When we think about Independence Day what usually comes to mind is freedom, but we rarely talk about the formation of something new. Banding together, the United States was a do-it-yourself movement. You can be free, but what are you doing with your freedom? As we reflect on independence this month, we are reminded of all the artists who make works from scratch, highlighting those who do-it-themselves.

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Occupella Sing Along – Stand with the Vulnerable @ Fruitvale Bart Station Plaza
Jul 6 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Occupella will be having a Black Lives Matter/Stand With the Vulnerable sing at Fruitvale BART Friday, July 6th from 5:15-6:15.

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Disposable-Free Dining: How Do We Get There? @ Ed Roberts Campus
Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Our streets, shores, and waterways are littered with single-use disposable foodware, at great cost. China will no longer accept the dirty, disposable foodware that we collect, either. At the panel event, experts will share what cities, corporations, and businesses are doing to move toward Disposable-Free Dining. Speakers include:
What Corporations are doing (Conrad MacKerron, As You Sow)
What Cities and Countries are doing, policy-wise (TBD)
What Businesses are doing (Samantha Sommer, ReThink Disposable)
The Recycling Challenges of disposable foodware (Martin Bourque, Ecology Center
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Jul
7
Sat
Protest an Unjust Eviction @ OneFam
Jul 7 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Onefam in West Oakland is facing an un-just eviction. This is a call to action!

WHAT: Protest at Arnie’s
BRING: loud voices, signs, cars…
TRANSPORT: please contact Angie to coordinate rides. 925.695.6503.

http://www.onefam.org/

https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/west-oaklands-bikes4life-fights-eviction/Content?oid=16716756

The eviction of one fam, a community center with a bike shop, performing arts venue, and cafe that is run primarily by working class people of color from the neighborhood, where all feel welcome, would be truly tragic.  We’re asking for your help.  We can win this fight, but not without all the support we can get.

We will be going to the house of the landlord who is trying to evict Onefam, Arnold Fields. We’ll be presenting him with a petition signed by members of the community urging him to sit down and work with Onefam, to find an alternative to a court facilitated eviction.

We need as many people as possible to show up.  This way, even if he is not present and we tape the petition to his door, he’ll definitely get it and be clear about how much community support and people power Onefam is rolling with.

Please let us know if you can go, how you will be getting there, and if you have capacity to help with transportation, so we can organize groups of folks getting out there. Please also consider sending this to specific people you know as opposed to any groups or lists.”

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EMERGENCY RALLY TOMORROW AT NOON TO SUPPORT THE ICE BLOCKADE!!!
Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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San Francisco Mime Troupe: Seeing Red: A Time-Traveling Musical @ Cedar Rose Park
Jul 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

 

It’s Election Night 2018 and Bob swears she’ll never vote again. A lifetime of fading fortunes made this former Obama voter take a chance on the new guy promising change-Donald J. Trump. But it’s two years into his presidency and Bob’s still waiting to start winning. Tonight she’s telling everyone in her small-town bar that all politicians are liars, the system is rigged, and nothing’s ever gonna change.

Along comes a mysterious stranger with an intriguing offer. He’ll show her an America where working people come together to demand a brighter future, where socialism isn’t a dirty word. He’ll take her all the way … to 1912.

Bob soon finds herself traveling back to a time when the Socialist Party was winning millions of American votes; uncovering a hidden history and realizing that she may have more in common with those pesky progressives on the coasts. She begins to ask: what will it take to get people to stop voting against their interests? How do we overcome the divide-and-conquer tactics that keep us all down? When did our electoral choices get so limited? And isn’t it time to get off the swinging pendulum that’s left us at our current impasse?

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