Oakland Rising’s Advisory Board is excited to announce that we have appointed Jessamyn Sabbag as Executive Director. Jessamyn brings more than 12 years of civic engagement, alliance-building and racial justice organizing and leadership experience. Her commitment,...
The Values Based Leadership Program is a collaborative project between Oakland Rising, the Alameda County Labor Council, and Working Partnerships USA. It seeks to develop the capacity of grassroots leaders in Oakland and Alameda County to engage in collective,...
Oakland Voices By Saleem Gilmore In 2006, Jerry Brown was Mayor of Oakland, Arnold Schwarzenegger was Governor of California, and grassroots politics in Oakland was losing its voice. Local communities felt locked out of City Hall, their voices not being heard. From...
Every year members of the Oakland Progressives Party Co-Host Committee are charged with nominating and voting for Oakland’s most progressive organizations, activists and elected officials. This year, our Co-Hosts’ nominations and votes say one thing about...
Next Thursday, Oakland Rising will host the annual Oakland Progressive Party and Townie Awards. Despite our audacious fundraising goal of $25,000, the most important thing is that everyday Oaklanders are in the house to celebrate, network, and build community. A...
