Occupy Patriarchy! Occupy Oakland’s feminist/queer block is organizing to occupy/decolonize a building and establish a collective space in Oakland (at a location that remains undisclosed). On January 8th we will kick off with an event at 19th and Telegraph, noon to 5pm. Presentations, discussions, and a direct action are being planned. Feminist/Queer block event on Jan 8 , noon to 5, at 19th and Telegraph. 15054
Feminist/queer block event on Jan 8, noon to 5, at 19th and Telegraph. Occupy Oakland’s feminist/queer block is organizing to occupy/decolonize a building and establish a collective space in Oakland (at a location that remains undisclosed). On January 8th we will kick off with an event at 19th and Telegraph, noon to 5pm. Presentations, discussions, and a direct action are being planned. The first two points of unity for the group are: 1. This capitalist society is based on a racist, white supremacist, patriarchal order. Our organizing must confront and … Continued
On December 31st meet at Oscar Grant Plaza at 9pm. We’ll begin with a march to the jail for a noisy demonstration to show prisoners we have not forgotten them in our struggles. Afterward, we’ll return to the Plaza for a Dance Party. New Year’s resolution: Destroy Capitalism… Oakland style. This event is inspired by the North American call out for a day of action against prisons in the New Year of 2011, which remains relevant and unchanged: Noise demos outside of prisons in some countries are a continuing tradition. … Continued
Today Occupy Oakland Parents and Allies Committee and Occupy (Decolonize )pregnancy and birth caucus stood in solidarity with an International Nurse In protesting the ill treatment of a Mom in Texas who was bullied when she attempted to nurse her baby in a Target Store. http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=8482933 14375
Memorial March and Rally on the 3rd Anniversary of the Murder of Oscar Grant Three years ago on January 1, 2009, Oscar Grant, an unarmed black worker, was executed by white BART police officer Johannes Mehserle. In the wake of that killing, a major political movement was launched in Oakland and across the country. On January 1st at 1:00 pm, the movement continues. We will gather at Oscar Grant Plaza (14th & Broadway) and march to the Fruitvale BART station for a rally. While the case is over and Johannes … Continued
Hi everyone, We are having a Christmas event at the plaza on Christmas day, this Sunday. We are asking anyone and everyone to bring food and treats, family and friends. We need breakfast support from 9-noon and then support for the 2pm-7ish Christmas meal. Kitchen folks will be providing tables and serving equipment as well as some cooked foods but we need more support! We are requesting if you can commit to bringing something to email back so we can coordinate around it. Plus if you need any support for … Continued
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There is an ongoing overnight vigil at Oscar Grant plaza. It’s been very, very cold at nights, and folks are facing harassment by the Oakland PD resulting in continual loss of belongings, and a feeling of isolation. Please offer your companionship if you have time, and/or contribute these urgently needed items by bringing them down to the vigil: food (preferably hot) wool socks thermal long bottoms and tops hats blankets sleeping bags Laundry is also a challenge. If you know of an available washer/dryer that can be moved to the … Continued
7:00 am Yoga Liberation Yoga 12:00 pm Meditation Group 12:00 pm Occupy the Red Wood Hike …reconnect with nature, rejuvenate the spirit… Meet at Oscar Grant Plaza Saturday, Dec. 17th @ 12.00 pm Convene at Plaza & Carpool to the Redwoods! 12:00 pm Nurse In to Protest the Over Watering of Our Beloved Oak Tree The majestic symbol of our city is in danger! In the city’s attempt to prevent the possibility of the return of the OCCUPY OAKLAND encampment – they have been over watering the lawn in front … Continued
“Today, December 12 is the coordinated one day West Coast Port blockade to shut down the commerce of the 1%. Occupy San Diego, LA, Oakland, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Anchorage, and Houston are participating in solidarity with Longshoremen in Longview, Washington already on strike against grain subsidiary EGT. A Longview Union rep came down to attend an Occupy Oakland General Assembly on November 18 to ask for a coordinated shutdown. Landlocked Denver wants to occupy the Wal-Mart distribution Center, while other occupies talk of engaging Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs has 51% … Continued