My name is Richard Raya, and I am a life-long progressive and an Oakland resident for 25 years. In 2010, I learned about the groundbreaking voter engagement work that Oakland Rising was doing in low-income communities of color. Since then, I have seen the organization...
With our Oakland Progressives Party just 18 days away, we are thrilled to announce some awesome news! It’s been a big year for Oakland’s progressive community, so to celebrate the work of amazing local organizations, leaders and activists in style, we’re...
Dear Community, It is with humility and love that I share that I will be transitioning out of Oakland Rising on June 30th. Over the last 7 years, it has been my deepest privilege and honor to pour my love for Oakland, my passion for electoral work, and my commitment...
The Oakland Progressive Party & Townie Award is just around the corner and we have an audacious goal of raising $25,000! We can’t do it without you! Buy your ticket here today! Thanks to long-time supporters like you, Oakland Rising’s annual party brought in...
