Intro to SURJ Bay Area Meeting

Due to an overwhelming level of interest, we had to move this month’s meeting to a larger venue. Despite our best efforts to accommodate all who showed interest, the largest site we could secure is the Oakland Peace Center.

We are sorry to have to limit attendance, but we have to adhere to the building’s fire safety rules. Note that we will be holding our next intro meeting on January 11 and would love to see you then, as well!

At this meeting gathering, we will create an altar in honor of Will Sims, the beloved young, Black man and gifted musician who was a killed in El Sobrante on November 12. Please bring items to offer on the altar we will build for him and his community. In so doing, we strengthen our commitment to fighting white supremacy right here in the Bay Area.

Please note: There is very limited parking near the venue. Please allow time to find parking or plan to take the bus, bike, walk, or carpool. 19th Street BART is the closest station and is a 20 minute, .8 mile walk. Bus lines 51A and 11 stop within a block.

Thank you so much for your interest in SURJ Bay and look forward to working for racial justice with each and everyone of you. Additionally, you’ll hear about upcoming workshops and trainings as well as reports from SURJ’s committees – Basebuilding, Communications, Fundraising, Mobilization, Youth & Families, and the Queen & Trans Working Group. We’ll answer your questions, and share how you can get involved in local racial justice efforts.

PLEASE RSVP HERE: http://www.surjbayarea.org/surj_intro_meeting_20161214_peacecenter
Space is limited so we are asking folks to please let us know they’re coming.

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Bay Area is a local chapter of a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. There are over 150 chapters and affiliates nationwide. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability.

Accessibility:

The space is wheelchair accessible through the glass door off of the parking lot on Farimount Avenue, and there are several accessible parking spaces in the lot next to the door. The bathrooms have a flat entryway but are not wheelchair accessible. There is one gender-neutral restroom, and the other two restrooms will also be gender neutral during the event. The space uses some scented cleaning products. We ask that you do your best to arrive at the event scent/fragrance free to keep the space as low-scent as possible to support people with chemical and scent sensitivities – please see https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ for helpful information. If you have additional access needs or questions, please email basebuilding@surjbayarea.org.