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Sep
21
Sat
Elders Taking Action on Climate @ South Berkeley Senior Center
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Join the Elders Climate Action for an informative, experiential program focused on steps we all can take to confront the climate crisis. Topics for the day include:

  • The social and economic impacts of the fossil fuel industry and climate change in our communities.
  • Working intergenerationally with local youth activists who will join us to share their strategies and dialogue about how we can support them
  • Promising new technology solutions, as well as ones already available to us
  • Elders Promote the Vote, a project targeting non-voting (!) environmentalists
  • Ways to lower our own carbon footprint, together with that of our community.

Meet other climate activists from across the region to explore new ways we can work together for the sake of our grandchildren, future generations, and all life!

Register Now and Bring a Friend!

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Sep
28
Sat
Filmstorming with Liberated Lens @ Omni Commons
Sep 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Get together with other filmmakers, writers, and actors in the area to co-create amateur scripts and films together.

All skill-levels are welcome. No equipment or experience required.

Bring light snacks and drinks.

***Please bring ideas, but this is NOT a pitch night or a recruiting social for you existing project. The point is to find out what we can create together.

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Oct
20
Sun
DSA: Democratic Socialism 101 @ Marston Campbell Park
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Democratic Socialism 101

Democratic socialist politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez are calling for Medicare for All and a Green New Deal. Teachers from West Virginia to Oakland are striking for public education and winning, and tens of thousands of people across the country are getting involved in the project of building democratic socialism in the US. But what is democratic socialism?

Let’s talk about it.

If you’re a new DSA member or just curious about democratic socialism, come out to Democratic Socialism 101 and find out how to get involved in DSA’s fight for democratic control of the things that matter on the job and in your community and the things we all need to lead a dignified life.

Look for the DSA banner and red t-shirts!

Since the 2016 Bernie Sanders campaign brought democratic socialism back into the mainstream, the Democratic Socialists of America went from about 6,000 members to 60,000 nationwide, making it the largest socialist organization in the US in more than 50 years.

Accessibility Information: Event is located in an outdoor park

 

 

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Oct
26
Sat
Poor People’s Campaign: Moral Budget Reading Group @ Omni Commons
Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

What will it take to truly address the systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism, and war economy plaguing our country today? The answer is presented in the Poor People’s Campaign Moral Budget, which lays out the policies and investments to address the widespread and systemic injustices we face.

We invite you to come together with other supporters of the Poor People’s Campaign to learn more about these solutions through our Moral Budget Reading Group. This will be a space for us to develop our collective understanding of the policies we’re working towards and how they will affect the lives of the people in our communities.

The next meeting will happen on Saturday, October 26th from 3-5pm. We’ll be discussing the chapter “Investments in Democracy & Equal Protection Under the Law” (pages 14-30).

You can view the Moral Budget on your computer here: http://ppcbayarea.org/moral-budget. We’ll also have printed copies available for purchase for $10 at the meeting.

We hope you’ll join us to be part of this reading group. Forward together, not one step back!

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Nov
2
Sat
Oakland Climate Action Plan Town Halls @ Rainbow Recreation Center
Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Speak up for strong climate action and justice as Oakland reviews its draft “2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan.” Hear responses to the city’s draft plan from the Oakland Climate Action Coalition, which has been leading a neighborhood-based planning process to make sure the 2030 plan includes the community’s priorities for social, economic, and environmental justice.

The city will hold two Town Hall meetings where people can dive into the draft strategies and vote on what needs to be kept, changed, or eliminated. Both Town Halls will cover the same material.

Food and childcare will be provided.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available with advanced request (email climate@oaklandca.gov). 

Town Hall 1: Saturday, November 2

Lunch 12 PM
Town Hall 1 – 4 PM

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Nov
6
Wed
Ending The Prison-ICE Collaboration @ Pacific School of Religion
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Nov
14
Thu
Conflict Circle Training – Tier 2, Restorative Justice @ RJOY Office
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Training Overview

This is an intermediate to advance level restorative justice circle training focused on gaining proficiency in facilitating Conflict Circles.


At minimum, all participants must have already completed an Introductory RJ training and/or have equivalent experience in facilitating Community Building  Circles.

Participants in this 2-day training will review RJ theory, practice, data and protocols for facilitating community-building Circles; and be introduced to, learn protocols for, and gain skills in facilitating conflict Circles.

The 2-day training will emphasize interactivity, relationship-building, and skills-building. Much of the second day will be devoted to simulated exercises to acquire skills in facilitating Conflict Circles.

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Nov
15
Fri
Conflict Circle Training – Tier 2, Restorative Justice @ RJOY Office
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Training Overview

This is an intermediate to advance level restorative justice circle training focused on gaining proficiency in facilitating Conflict Circles.


At minimum, all participants must have already completed an Introductory RJ training and/or have equivalent experience in facilitating Community Building  Circles.

Participants in this 2-day training will review RJ theory, practice, data and protocols for facilitating community-building Circles; and be introduced to, learn protocols for, and gain skills in facilitating conflict Circles.

The 2-day training will emphasize interactivity, relationship-building, and skills-building. Much of the second day will be devoted to simulated exercises to acquire skills in facilitating Conflict Circles.

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Nov
16
Sat
Tech Policy Workshop: increasing surveillance, spread of disinformation, predictive policing, magnification of unjust bias @ McLaren Conference Center
Nov 16 all-day

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The USF Center for Applied Data Ethics will be hosting a Tech Policy Workshop the weekend of Nov 16 to 17. Systemic problems, such as increasing surveillancespread of disinformation, concerning uses of predictive policing, and the magnification of unjust bias, all require systemic solutions.

We invite anyone working in the tech industry or in public policy, and to community members concerned about the impact of misuses of tech on society to attend.  By hosting a Tech Policy Workshop, we hope to facilitate collaborations between those in tech and in policy, as well as highlight the need for policy interventions in addressing ethical issues to those working in tech. The workshop will include a mix of talks, workshops and breakout sessions.

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Citizen Journalism @ Omni Commons
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

s the week of actions around houselesness is approaching (November 16th-24th) Liberated Lens will conduct a Citizen Journalism training where you can learn how to do on the street media, simple streaming, vlogging, phone security etc.

Bring your cell phone or any recording device you intend on using.

Part II that will happen on November 24th will cover simple editing and post production tools.

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Nov
17
Sun
Tech Policy Workshop: increasing surveillance, spread of disinformation, predictive policing, magnification of unjust bias @ McLaren Conference Center
Nov 17 all-day

apply now for financial aid

Register

The USF Center for Applied Data Ethics will be hosting a Tech Policy Workshop the weekend of Nov 16 to 17. Systemic problems, such as increasing surveillancespread of disinformation, concerning uses of predictive policing, and the magnification of unjust bias, all require systemic solutions.

We invite anyone working in the tech industry or in public policy, and to community members concerned about the impact of misuses of tech on society to attend.  By hosting a Tech Policy Workshop, we hope to facilitate collaborations between those in tech and in policy, as well as highlight the need for policy interventions in addressing ethical issues to those working in tech. The workshop will include a mix of talks, workshops and breakout sessions.

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Nov
24
Sun
Citizen Journalism @ Omni Commons
Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

s the week of actions around houselesness is approaching (November 16th-24th) Liberated Lens will conduct a Citizen Journalism training where you can learn how to do on the street media, simple streaming, vlogging, phone security etc.

Bring your cell phone or any recording device you intend on using.

Part II that will happen on November 24th will cover simple editing and post production tools.

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Nov
25
Mon
West Coast Conference of the American Indian Movement-West
Nov 25 @ 8:45 am – Nov 27 @ 2:15 am
What:  AIM West Coast Conference
When: Nov. 25 – 26, 2019
9 am – 5:30 pm, doors open 8 am Nov. 25; Registration at 8:45 am.
Where: 2969 Mission St., San Francisco
Who: West Coast Conference of the American Indian Movement-West
 Honoring Indians of All Tribes’ 50th Anniversary and Reunion
The AIM West Conference in San Francisco invitation extends to all our relations from the four directions to join with us to see what good we can do for our communities, for children and for our Mother the Earth! 
Special guests include Len Foster, Madonna Thunder Hawk, Yvonne Swan, Bill Means, Fred Short and Puksu Igualikinya (Ku-na-Panama), Fawn Oakes, daughter of Richard Oakes, and more.

 

On this occasion, we honor “Indians of All Tribes”, women and men who sacrificed their livelihoods to reclaim Alcatraz Island beginning on November 20, 1969. Congratulations on their 50th Anniversary and Reunion!
This conference is open to the public.
Info: aim-west.org, 415-577-1492
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The agenda will include prayers and blessings at 9:45, following the Welcome. 
The Inter-Tribal Drum Group “Red Lightning Women Power Singers” will follow, as well as presentations by the Chairwoman of the Ohlone Tribal Nation and the California Amah Mutsun Tribal Peoples. 
Keynote speaker Dr. LaNada War Jack will speak on “From Alcatraz to Standing Rock”, followed by the film “Alcatraz is Not an Island.”
Afternoon presentations include the topics of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Kurds of the Middle East as Indigenous Peoples, Alcatraz 50th anniversary—Inspiration and Achievements, Sacred Sites and and the Environment, Tribal Colleges including DQ University in California, the Census, Elections, and a call for Leonard Peltier as Vice President on the Peace and Freedom ballot.
Presentations and panels on Nov. 26 cover topics including International Indigenous Movements in the Global South, the BDS Movement and Palestine, UN initiatives including those on sustainable development and a study on sterilization of Indigenous women, LGBTQ and Two Spirit groups and issues, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Youth Incarceration,  Political Prisoners including Red Fawn Fallis and Leonard Peltier, the US-Mexico border and militarization, and more. 
Tuesday’s keynote will be Madonna Thunder Hawk, co-founder of Women of All Red Nations, on “There is No Light at the End of the Tunnel. 
Noon time film will be ”On a Knife’s Edge,” honoring Guy Dull Knife.
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Dec
6
Fri
Crimethinc Tour in Oakland: Benefit for Oakland IWOC @ Omni Commons
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
crimethinc.jpg Come out to hear from one of the longest running anarchist media collectives in existence.

The event will benefit the Oakland chapter of the Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC), who will be serving dinner at 6 PM – a delicious fusion of Puerto Rican and Filipino food.

Currently, CrimethInc. agents are traversing the West Coast of the US, distributing anarchist literature at three book fairs and offering three different presentations in at least ten different cities. This is a crucial moment, with clashes intensifying in various parts of the world; it’s a good time to strengthen our connections, sharpen our analyses, and strategize together for the next round. We’ll be revisiting our book about the last cycle of struggles, From Democracy to Freedom, as it relates to the questions confronting social movements today, and drawing on dialogue with participants in the movements unfolding right now. Come join us!

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Jan
6
Mon
Locksmithing Lab @ Omni Commons
Jan 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Homes Not Jails is hosting a Locksmithing Lab. Learn how to pick. Learn about locks.

Every 1st and 3rd Monday
Omni commons Basement

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Jan
7
Tue
Changing Climate: Aligning Tech, Policy, Activism, and Equity @ DX Labs
Jan 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the Sunrise Movement for a workshop with a diverse crowd of activists, futurists, technologists, scientists, and policymakers to examine emerging trends and map out visions of the future to help inform our actions today.

The invitation to the workshop explains,  “We are each called to work on this issue in many different ways and it is important that we align on a common direction and purpose for the changes we need.”

Panel

Danielle Plat, Political Lead Bay Area Sunrise Movement

Shayna H. Hirshfield-Gold, Oakland’s 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan Lead

Other Speakers: TBD

Facilitator:  Evan McEldowney, Sunrise Tech Lead

RSVP

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Jan
18
Sat
Intentional Activism @ East Bay Community Space
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Intentional Activism – What if we could – wait for it – have fun AND create the world we want to live in at the same time?

Intentional Activism - What if we could - wait for it - have fun AND create the world we want to live in at the same time?

Do you feel passionate about social justice, but don’t know where to get started?

Are you a seasoned activist experiencing burnout?

What if activism didn’t have to feel like you’re preparing for battle? What if we could – wait for it – have fun AND create the world we want to live in at the same time?

In activist circles it can often feel like a competition of who is the most “woke,” which prevents folks from getting involved in fear getting publicly shamed or rejected for not knowing enough right off the bat. For those who have been around the block, the competitive environment can be emotionally taxing, leading to burnout.

As activists our intention is to create positive change, but it’s important to acknowledge that intent does not always equal impact.

While it can be sexy to march in the streets and protest, protesting is only one small facet of activist work. Sustainable momentum towards social justice starts with planting seeds of change, which requires creating space for folks to learn and grow. This includes both, allies looking to get more involved, and folks whose beliefs are motivated by fear.

Come join the intentional activist community in a 4 hour workshop where you will:

  • Get started in activism in a safe space

  • Learn what subconscious beliefs are stagnating your activist efforts

  • Move past that sneaky little ego to create meaningful impact

  • Reduce burnout by practicing boundaries

You don’t have to be perfect or know all of the answers to start creating ripples in the pond. There is no “right” way to be an activist. We’re all learning as we go along. Why not learn together? Why not start now? If not now, when?

Accessibility:

Entrance and all gender bathrooms located on the 1st floor – no stairs or steps. Please arrive scent free to create an inclusive space for folks with chemical sensitivities. Learn more about why and how here.

RSVP online today for sliding scale

Pay more at the door.

Facilitator: 

Quinn Williams (he / him) is a queer, polyamorous, genderless liberation coach. He’s passionate about the collective liberation of the human race. As a compassion activist he awakens consciousness through living with boundless, unconditional love and radical authenticity. As a certified ACCC ontological coach, he works 1:1 with folks to liberate themselves from internalized systems of oppression so they experience the world with uninhibited joy and wonder. He also hosts LGBTQIA inclusivity trainings and workshops that move folks past the ego and social conditioning so they can heal.

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Jan
19
Sun
CRCAA 5 Methods Workshop
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

CRC Allies & Accomplices (CRCAA) is calling on white folks to join us to talk about how to effectively fight against the persistent re-establishment of white supremacy by incorporating the 5 methods in your life, work, and organizing. This event is part of APTP’s #96Hours of action to #ReclaimMLKOak.

We know that white supremacy is the status quo, and that if we do not actively combat it, white supremacy will persistently re-establish itself – no matter where we are. We believe that to effectively combat white supremacy, white people must divest of our power and weaponize our privilege. We have identified 5 methods by which to do just this, and we want to share them with you!

WHO IS CRCAA?
CRCAA is the white solidarity arm of Community Ready Corps, a Black grassroots organization that combats white supremacy and actively builds and supports self determination. CRCAA organizes white people to effectively contribute to anti-racist struggles, and we do so in direct & disciplined relationship with Black leadership.

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Alternatives to Policing: How Not to Call the Cops Ever @ first Congregational Church of Oakland
Jan 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This month we will learn from a community of people who have practiced not calling the police for more than 20 years while living through their own collective traumas, colonization, gentrification, family violence, eviction, incarceration, displacement, betrayal and attempted takedown.

Here is a description from POOR Magazine/Homefulness:

“This workshop will include teaching on poor and traumatized peoples accountability, how to REdefine a western wite supremacist notion of security, and how to hold each other through trauma and into a true definition of interdependent safety.

Walking this walk among a poor and indigneous peoples-led movement means facing our demons ALL THE TIME because we all come out of collective trauma experiences of racism, wite supremacy, ablism, family violence, false borders, eviction, houselessness, criminalization, elder/child abuse, sexual violence, rape, incarceration, poLICE violence genderism, hate crimes and so much more.”

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

POOR Magazine is a poor people led/indigenous people led, grassroots non-profit,arts organization dedicated to providing revolutionary media access, art, education and advocacy to silenced youth, adults and elders in poverty across the globe.

HOMEFULNESS is a poor people led/indigenous people led revolution: a sweat equity, permanent co-housing, education, arts and social change project for houseless and formerly houseless families and individuals in deep East Oakland/Huichin

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP SERIES

A growing coalition of organizations in the Bay Area is coming together to explore alternatives to calling the police to our campuses and into our neighborhoods. Over the coming year, we will be offering a series of workshops to explore alternatives to calling the police. Some of these workshops will provide deepening analysis and a grounding in alternative ways of thinking about community safety. Others will provide practical skills. All of them will lift up a transformative justice framework and emphasize the importance of self and community care.

The Coalition includes First Congregational Church of Oakland, Kehilla Community Synagogue, Qal’bu Maryam, Jewish Voice for Peace, Skyline Community Church, Oakland Peace Center, Oakland LBGTQ Community Center, SURJ-Bay Area, and the Omni Collective. We are eager to partner with additional organizations so please contact us if you are interested!

* If you have other questions or access needs, please contact us at alternatives-to-policing@googlegroups.com.

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Jan
20
Mon
Locksmithing Lab @ Omni Commons
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Homes Not Jails is hosting a Locksmithing Lab. Learn how to pick. Learn about locks.

Every 1st and 3rd Monday
Omni commons Basement

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