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10:30 am “And Then They Came for Us.” Film, Panel, Refreshments & Call to Action! @ Landmark Albany Twin
“And Then They Came for Us.” Film, Panel, Refreshments & Call to Action! @ Landmark Albany Twin
May 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Join the Albany Democratic Club for this cautionary tale: And Then They Came For Us (2017), about the fragility of our Democracy during times of crisis. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it! Featuring George Takei and many others who were incar- cerated, and photographs by Dorothea Lange. Directed by the Peabody Award winners, Abby Ginzberg (Albany resident) and Ken Schneider. Former Albany Mayor and icon, Jewel Okawachi and her family will be honored during the program. Includes informal brunch reception Panel members: … Continued
10:30 am Kurds in the Eye of the Storm @ Niebyl Proctor Library
Kurds in the Eye of the Storm @ Niebyl Proctor Library
May 20 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Kurds in the Eye of the Storm @ Niebyl Proctor Library | Oakland | California | United States
Sunday Morning at the Marxist Library Kurds in the Eye of the Storm The Kurdish people — divided among Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran — have found themselves on the frontlines of the fight against ISIS in the aftermath of still more intense wars that had raged around them in all four countries for decades. While being battered by the storm, emerging out of its eye are some pioneering social experiments and some surprising alliances. Sharat G. Lin, who has visited all of these countries, is a political economist, expert … Continued
1:00 pm Sunflower Alliance Meeting @ Bobby Bowens Progressive Center
Sunflower Alliance Meeting @ Bobby Bowens Progressive Center
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join us for our regular biweekly meeting of the Sunflower Alliance. We’ll discuss ongoing campaigns and plans for the future. Newcomers and old friends welcome — we need your participation and your voice.64656
2:00 pm DSA West Oakland Block Party for Housing Justice @ Bobby Hutton (Defemery) Park
DSA West Oakland Block Party for Housing Justice @ Bobby Hutton (Defemery) Park
May 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Are you excited about housing justice, connecting with neighbors, and building real people-power in West Oakland? Bring a dish or non-alcoholic beverage or just your lovely selves, and of course be sure to bring your ideas for future directions for organizing for housing justice, Medicare for All, and other DSA projects in West Oakland! Accessibility: The park is wheelchair-accessible. 64662
4:00 pm Occupy Oakland General Assembly @ Oscar Grant Plaza
Occupy Oakland General Assembly @ Oscar Grant Plaza
May 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Occupy Oakland General Assembly @ Oscar Grant Plaza | Oakland | California | United States
NOTE: During the Plague Year of 2020 GA will be held every week or two on Zoom. To find out the exact time a date get on the Occupy Oakland email list my sending an email to: occupyoakland-subscribe@lists.riseup.net   The Occupy Oakland General Assembly meets every Sunday at 4 PM at Oscar Grant Plaza amphitheater at 14th Street & Broadway near the steps of City Hall. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise and/or OGP itself is inaccessible, we will meet at Kaiser Park, right next to … Continued
7:00 pm Liberated Lens general meeting @ Omni Commons
Liberated Lens general meeting @ Omni Commons
May 20 @ 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 … Continued