Feb 14, 2022
You can help bring an equal say to Oakland’s elections and drive a political process that truly represents the interests and priorities of our communities. Save the date and register now to join us on Wednesday, March 2nd for a conversation and upcoming opportunities...
Feb 7, 2022
Today we had Pecolia Manigo, Executive Director of Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN) join us again to discuss what’s currently happening with the Reparations for Black Students resolution and OUSD’s recent proposed closures to our schools. We also...
Jan 31, 2022
Today we were joined by Cynthia Nunes from Restore Oakland and Decarcerate Alameda County and Jose Bernal from Ella Baker Center to talk about Get to Know Your Sheriff and DA. Learn how to tap into the...
Jan 18, 2022
Oakland’s redistricting process is underway and we only have until December to provide feedback before the new district lines are finalized. Our unhoused, poor, working-class, Black, Indigenous, neighbors of color must be fairly represented in the new districts to...
Jan 11, 2022
Meet amazing Oakland Rising staff – Jon Bean, Deputy Director; LJ Butler, IVE Manager; and Nora Smith, Volunteer Coordinator/Admin Assistant. They check in with liz suk about how they nourish themselves, discuss 2021 highlights and what to look forward to in...
Jan 7, 2022
liz suk spoke with Charisma Acey, Founder and Principal at Outreach by Design, LLC and Elena Serrano, Founding member of Eastside Arts Alliance about redistricting in Oakland. Both have been deeply involved in the process, and answered questions before the Independent...
