The New Parkway is proud and honored to host the premiere of Rahkii “Hyp” Holman’s new documentary about his great uncle, the revolutionary visionary Amilcar Cabra, who led the independence movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. To the tune of Lo-Fi Hip-Hop and Afrobeat music, Holman highlights the ways in which Cabra’s philosophical fight against colonialism, racism, and fascism have influenced activists for generations worldwide.  This special screening is an exclusive preview before its submission to the African Studies Association of Africa conference in Cape Verde. Sat, Jul 5 78286

You’re Invited: Public Banking Independence Day The people’s money for the people’s needs! Join Us on July 2 “Banking Independence Day: 2025”  A community discussion about the importance of public banking and locally owned and controlled financial systems that advance clean energy, affordable housing, and small business development. Come break bread with us, learn about public and community banking, and connect with like-minded folks. Substantial appetizers will be served. This event is free. WHO: Interview with Oscar Perry Abello: Interviewer:  Marisol Cantu, professor of policy advocacy, research and organizing at … Continued

3. Action Items: a. Annual Reports 1. CrimeTracer Forensic Logic 2024 (OPD) 2. Cellebrite 2024 (OPD) 3. Pen Register (OPD) b. Use Policies 1. OPD Community Safety Camera Systems (OPD) c. Proposed Ordinance 1. The No Stolen Data Ordinance Members of the public can view the meeting live on KTOP or on the City’s website at https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/ktop-tv-10. Comment in advance. To send your comment directly to the Privacy Commission and staff BEFORE the meeting starts, please send your comment, along with your full name and agenda item number you are … Continued

  Speaker: John Bellamy Foster To Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87388824824?pwd=QTWNvr8cGeGo1ZDW7x9Y8W0sDaNxRc.1 Meeting ID: 873 8882 4824 Passcode:  042428 • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 669 444 9171 US The dramatic shift in the Trump led U.S. foreign policies, as seen recently in the bombing in Iran, has created enormous confusion and consternation within establishment centers of power. These changes are manifested in the abandonment of both the liberal international order constructed under U.S. hegemony after the Second World War and the long-term strategy of NATO enlargement and proxy war with Russia … Continued

Stop Wells Fargo Webinar Big banks are pouring billions into fossil fuels and blocking the bold climate action we need. Meanwhile, they’re bending the knee to the Trump regime, scheming to privatize our public services, and undermining union power. On June 24 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, we’re kicking off the Wells Fargo Campaign with a powerful online event that connects the dots between Wall Street, the U.S. Senate, climate chaos, and corporate authoritarianism — and the growing movement fighting back. Register here.78277

Speaker: Stansfield Smith To Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87388824824?pwd=QTWNvr8cGeGo1ZDW7x9Y8W0sDaNxRc.1 To join on the phone: Meeting ID: 873 8882 4824 Passcode:  042428 +1 646 931 3860 US +1 669 444 9171 US Sunday, June 22, 2025: 10:30am-12:30pm Pacific Time With the current occupant in the White House unleashing the Marines and National Guard against immigrants, banning US entry to citizens from nearly 20 non-white countries, flouting court orders, accusing media as “the enemy of the people,” and extending executive power, can the US be said to be fascist or on the brink … Continued

Known for being the first American woman to fly in space, astronaut and physicist Sally Ride is one of NASA’s most prominent figures. Even though she logged nearly 350 hours in space, little was known about Ride’s personal life — until now. Currently celebrated as the world’s first-known LGBTQ+ astronaut, Ride had a long-term partnership with Billie Jean King’s mentee-turned-science-writer and professor Tam O’Shaughnessy, which they kept private until Ride’s passing in 2012. For this Sundance Award-winning documentary, diretor Cristina Costantini (Mucho Mucho Amor) uses a seamless blend of archival footage and intimate interviews to paint … Continued

With Jonathan Reischl and Bill Shields A light breakfast will be offered at 9am and the program will begin at 9:30am. The final Forum of the 2024-2025 year is also the kickoff event for San Francisco LaborFest 2025. Bill Shields will introduce our subject and main presenter, Jonathan Reischl. Jonathan will then discuss resistance to the MAGA attack on federal government workers and services from his perspective as an Enforcement Attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a member of the National Treasury Employees Union, Local 335. Jonathan and Bill will … Continued