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OPP + Townie Awards 2024: Culture Maker Townie

OPP + Townie Awards 2024: Culture Maker Townie

Dave ‘Davey D’ Cook is a nationally recognized journalist, adjunct professor at San Francisco State, Hip Hop historian, political commentator, syndicated talk show host, radio programmer, media justice, and community activist. Davey D is a strong proponent of media justice and has spoken around the country at conferences, FCC hearings, Congressional briefings, and the Congressional Black Caucus. He’s the co-founder and host of several media projects, including Hard Knock Radio (HKR), an award-winning syndicated prime-time afternoon show focusing on Hip Hop culture and politics.

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06.24.24 Monday Meals: Democracy Dollars

06.24.24 Monday Meals: Democracy Dollars

“Residents deserve this opportunity. They approved this opportunity. The decisions ahead within City Council this week are going to lay the foundation for what kind of democracy we’re pushing for in Oakland.”

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6.03.24 Monday Meals: Care First, Jail Last

6.03.24 Monday Meals: Care First, Jail Last

“We live under capitalism. We live under racism. We live under all these systems that are designed to break our bodies down, designed to prioritize our labor, but they aren’t really designed to keep our communities healthy.” – Joy George

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5/13 Monday Meals: Staff Meet & Greet + What’s Going On In The Town?

5/13 Monday Meals: Staff Meet & Greet + What’s Going On In The Town?

“I think for a lot of people it’s easier to frame the narrative that Oakland is dangerous instead of framing it as people having needs that are not being met. We have to extract the different things that we see – that comes with understanding the landscape and the power map of everything, and what the budget can really do for us.” -Jess Inson

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Stop the Taxpayer Deception Act and Protect Local Services

Stop the Taxpayer Deception Act and Protect Local Services

Real estate developers, corporate landlords, and big business are once again working to dupe California voters into letting them off the hook from paying their fair share of taxes. Californians are already fighting a corporate agenda on every front. From budget cuts...

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03.04.24 Monday Meals: GOTV

03.04.24 Monday Meals: GOTV

“An informed voter is an important voter. It’s not enough to just say “I’m gonna vote.” – what does it mean to actually be informed on key issues and policies?” – Saabir Lockett, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

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02.26.24 Monday Meals: We Are California

02.26.24 Monday Meals: We Are California

“If we believe in the Oakland that everyone describes, that everyone says “I miss that old Oakland” – well that old Oakland took care of each other. We have to get back to those values, we have to bring back the importance of violence prevention as a care strategy.” -Pecolia Manigo

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Building Local Power!

Building Local Power!

Get ready to come to your door and answer your phone! With the Primary less than a month away, we are running a winter Civic Engagement Program to reach voters on the most pressing issues impacting our communities this year. Our mission is clear – to ensure that every resident of Oakland and Alameda County has access to affordable housing, quality education, and essential city services.

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OPP + Townie Awards 2024: Culture Maker Townie

OPP + Townie Awards 2024: Culture Maker Townie

Dave ‘Davey D’ Cook is a nationally recognized journalist, adjunct professor at San Francisco State, Hip Hop historian, political commentator, syndicated talk show host, radio programmer, media justice, and community activist. Davey D is a strong proponent of media justice and has spoken around the country at conferences, FCC hearings, Congressional briefings, and the Congressional Black Caucus. He’s the co-founder and host of several media projects, including Hard Knock Radio (HKR), an award-winning syndicated prime-time afternoon show focusing on Hip Hop culture and politics.

Read more >>
06.24.24 Monday Meals: Democracy Dollars

06.24.24 Monday Meals: Democracy Dollars

“Residents deserve this opportunity. They approved this opportunity. The decisions ahead within City Council this week are going to lay the foundation for what kind of democracy we’re pushing for in Oakland.”

Read more >>
6.03.24 Monday Meals: Care First, Jail Last

6.03.24 Monday Meals: Care First, Jail Last

“We live under capitalism. We live under racism. We live under all these systems that are designed to break our bodies down, designed to prioritize our labor, but they aren’t really designed to keep our communities healthy.” – Joy George

Read more >>
5/13 Monday Meals: Staff Meet & Greet + What’s Going On In The Town?

5/13 Monday Meals: Staff Meet & Greet + What’s Going On In The Town?

“I think for a lot of people it’s easier to frame the narrative that Oakland is dangerous instead of framing it as people having needs that are not being met. We have to extract the different things that we see – that comes with understanding the landscape and the power map of everything, and what the budget can really do for us.” -Jess Inson

Read more >>
Stop the Taxpayer Deception Act and Protect Local Services

Stop the Taxpayer Deception Act and Protect Local Services

Real estate developers, corporate landlords, and big business are once again working to dupe California voters into letting them off the hook from paying their fair share of taxes. Californians are already fighting a corporate agenda on every front. From budget cuts...

Read more >>
03.04.24 Monday Meals: GOTV

03.04.24 Monday Meals: GOTV

“An informed voter is an important voter. It’s not enough to just say “I’m gonna vote.” – what does it mean to actually be informed on key issues and policies?” – Saabir Lockett, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

Read more >>
02.26.24 Monday Meals: We Are California

02.26.24 Monday Meals: We Are California

“If we believe in the Oakland that everyone describes, that everyone says “I miss that old Oakland” – well that old Oakland took care of each other. We have to get back to those values, we have to bring back the importance of violence prevention as a care strategy.” -Pecolia Manigo

Read more >>
Building Local Power!

Building Local Power!

Get ready to come to your door and answer your phone! With the Primary less than a month away, we are running a winter Civic Engagement Program to reach voters on the most pressing issues impacting our communities this year. Our mission is clear – to ensure that every resident of Oakland and Alameda County has access to affordable housing, quality education, and essential city services.

Read more >>

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