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Occupy Cal GA decided – with over 500 votes, 95% of the assembly – to organize a call for a strike and day of action on Tuesday, November 15 in all sectors of higher education. We will strike in opposition to the cuts of public education, university privatization, and the indebting of our generation. We also call for simultaneous solidarity actions in workplaces and k-12 schools.
ucbfightback@gmail.com
berkeleycuts.org
Embodying The Movement – Somatics for (R)evolutionaties.
Using movement, writing, and art-based practices we will create a safe space to address some of the stress, fear, and pain that arise out of healthy response to volatile situations. When doing this stressful work, self-care becomes imperative! Many of us have experienced some degree of trauma of late, whether that’s conflict with police or the life circumstances that brought us to this movement in the first place. In this group we will take time to ground and nourish as well as to stay present with the discomfort that may arise when we slow down enough to feel the body’s response to these “unacceptable” situations. By slowing down to feel we give our nervous system a chance to release this stuck energy so we have more resources available for clear, poignant, and engaged action.
Facilitated by Daniel Bear Davis and Kristen Greco
Thurs. Nov. 17: 1:30-3:20
Tues. Nov. 22: 1:30-3:30
Tues Nov. 29: 1:30-3:30
East Bay Meditation Center
Specific meeting for all camped at Oscar Grant Plaza. Meetings everyday at 12pm.
Events Committee is responsible for the actions, workshops, shows, teach-ins, etc. Meetings every day at 1:00 pm at the Rising Loafer, right across from the Interfaith Tent and a few doors down from Tully’s.
Occupy Oakland is a resurrection movement, and it has once again risen from the dead after the police raid early Monday morning! Join us Wednesday for our weekly “Liberation Bible Study” at Oscar Grant/Frank Ogawa Plaza. just prior to General Assembly, which begins at 6.
We are excited to announce that this week, the Bible study will be led by Gerald O. West, a visiting South African liberation worker and Bible scholar who was active as a white man in the anti-Apartheid movement and now teaches at the Ujaama Center.
In these Bible studies, we read scripture together for guidance in how to decolonize our minds and spirits in the context of the Occupy (to Decolonize) Oakland movement. Join us every Wednesday or whenever you can.
We will meet at the entrance to the plaza just north of Tully’s at 14th and Broadway. Look for the circle of people with a stack of Bibles in the middle.
Meets Monday Wednesday, Friday and Sundays at 6.
Come meet up with us at the House of Music at 6pm to learn more about Occupy the Hood.
It is the Mission of Occupy The Hood (in solidarity with Occupy Wall St) to get POC more involved in the Occupy Movement
Specific meeting for all camped at Oscar Grant Plaza. Meetings everyday at 12pm.
Occupella is having a song circle every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the amphitheater
Events Committee is responsible for the actions, workshops, shows, teach-ins, etc. Meetings every day at 1:00 pm at the Rising Loafer, right across from the Interfaith Tent and a few doors down from Tully’s.
Using movement, writing, and art-based practices we will create a safe space to address some of the stress, fear, and pain that arise out of healthy response to volatile situations. When doing this stressful work, self-care becomes imperative! Many of us have experienced some degree of trauma of late, whether that’s conflict with police or the life circumstances that brought us to this movement in the first place. In this group we will take time to ground and nourish as well as to stay present with the discomfort that may arise when we slow down enough to feel the body’s response to these “unacceptable” situations. By slowing down to feel we give our nervous system a chance to release this stuck energy so we have more resources available for clear, poignant, and engaged action.
Facilitated by Daniel Bear Davis and Kristen Greco
Thurs. Nov. 17: 1:30-3:20
Tues. Nov. 22: 1:30-3:30
Tues Nov. 29: 1:30-3:30
East Bay Meditation Center
Y.O.G.A. = You Occupy, Get Access!
Meeting to discuss the nation wide Black Friday General Strike and how Occupy Oakland can participate.
Finance is coordinating all official Occupy Oakland financial donations. Meetings every Thursdays at 6pm at SF Pizza on 15th and Broadway. New members welcome — please join us.
Candlelight Vigil for the death of democracy in America at the hands
of the 1% and rebirth of our nation in the hands of the 99%. We shed the myth of democracy in America. We pay respect to those passed souls who bore the torch of freedom and equality in this country, through struggle, bold action and sustained belief. We honor our ancestors and the souls of those that have strengthened life throughout the world. We will draw upon this collective spirit to guide us forward, as we claim our country for present and future generations.Oscar Grant Plaza AmpitheaterAfro/Cuban/Latin/Native DrummersSpoken Word, Song and StortytellingChild Friendly
The People of Color and Queer People of Color Caucus of Occupy Oakland cordially invite you to an event to honor our ancestors that died resisting colonial domination:
Our foremothers and our forefathers, ancestors who fought and rebelled from day one of this land occupation:
Slave Revolters, Freedom Fighters, Migrant Workers, Indigenous Warriors, Indentured Servants.WE PROUDLY HONOR inspirational figures from our diverse backgrounds and the resiliency of our communities that brought us to this pivotal moment in time.We will draw upon this collective spirit to guide us forward.
When: THIS Thursday! Nov. 17th from 7pm-9pm
Where: Oscar Grant Plaza–formerly frank ogawa plaza (if the plaza is inaccessible due to police activity, we will meet at 15th and Broadway)
***Because the cops took it upon themselves to destroy the altar at Occupied Oakland during their raid early Monday morning, we are asking participants to bring pictures (of loved ones or inspirational figures), flowers, and other offerings to construct a new altar that reflects our resistance and refusal to be silent in the face of state violence.
In Solidarity with the Occupy the Hood Movement
Special Performance by Rebel Diaz.
Words, Song, Percussion.
Please join us.
For more info contact Irina Contreras at 619.307.2444/ colaconcontra@gmail.com.
If you would like to perform or speak, please contact Rebecca Ruiz-Lichter at 415.902.2794/ rebecca415@gmail.com
POC Vigil November 17th