Immigrants are an integral part of our community’s fabric, comprising 1 in 3 residents of Alameda County. Families should be able to live together safely, without fear of being separated. While cities across the state and the country have declared that they are...
I am Black history. I’ve been thinking about that a lot recently as the last days of Black History month drifted away. But Black history isn’t just one month out of the year, it’s every day. by Pacita Rudder I am Black history. I’ve been thinking about...
By Beth Gunston, Strategic Partnerships Director Imagine that you could have a say in how lots of public money could be spent to improve your community. Well, that’s happening right now here in Oakland! Think big and broad: services for folks who are homeless,...
Black History Month plays a significant role in my life even though I fortunately had parents who taught me about the contributions and genius of Black people year around. I follow in my parents’ footsteps as I continue to share the inspirational stories of Black...
As a founding member of Bay Rising, Oakland Rising is joining forces with labor unions and social justice organizations to stand up to the attacks and rollbacks of the Trump regime. Our movement is called Bay Resistance, and together we’re staging weekly actions...
