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Black Panther cast -Wikimedia / Gage Skidmore

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Black Panther Delivers Messages for the Black Organizer

Posted by Irene Rojas-Carroll on May 31, 2018

By Laneisha Butler As a movie fanatic, I finally encountered a movie–Black Panther–that validates some of my thoughts as a Read More

Category: UpdatesTag: Oakland Rising

Category: UpdatesTag: Oakland Rising

Mobilizing the Youth Vote in 2017 and Beyond

Posted by Irene Rojas-Carroll on

By Laneisha Butler Voters of color matter and make the difference, especially in close races, as election results in Alabama Read More

Category: UpdatesTag: Oakland Rising

The first 20 registrants will receive a $25 gift card! This first event will focus on careers in Media and Communications, with six speakers from across media roles.

The event will begin with an introductory panel discussion followed by small group breakouts for participants to discuss career paths, ask questions and learn more about careers in media!

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/curyj-media-careers-day/

Scan the QR code or read more about the panelists and see their creative work and media projects here: https://curyj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Media-Careers-Day-.pdf

📢 Calling all District 1 residents!

Join us TODAY, 5/22, at Sacred Heart Church to urge Councilmember Dan Kalb to advocate for seed funding to pilot Democracy Dollars in the 2024 elections.

We can't afford to wait for another election cycle for this important measure. With funding, we can empower Oakland voters and ensure a democracy that represents everyone.

Attend the D1 Community Budget Forum and make a public comment in support of Democracy Dollars funding!

Register here: OaklandRising.org/Budget1

Across dozens of cities in California, $1,500/month will get you MINIMAL space. How are families supposed to grow, thrive, and live like this?

Corporate landlords benefiting from families trying to make ends meet isn't funny. They're profiteering off of families struggling to make ends meet -- fattening their own pockets while families live in confined conditions

#SB567 #HomelessPreventionAct

📢 Calling all District 3 residents!

Join us TODAY, 5/19, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church to urge Councilmember Carroll Fife to advocate for seed funding to pilot Democracy Dollars in the 2024 elections.

We can't afford to wait another election cycle for this important measure. With funding, we can empower Oakland voters and ensure a democracy that represents everyone.

Attend the D3 Community Budget Forum and make a public comment in support of Democracy Dollars funding!

Register here: OaklandRising.org/Budget3

Today marks a historic milestone in the fight for educational equality and justice. On this day in 1954, the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. It was a pivotal moment that shaped our nation's path towards equality and paved the way for a more inclusive future.

As we celebrate this anniversary, let us reflect on the progress we have made and acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. We must remain vigilant in dismantling systemic barriers that prevent equal access to education for all. Every child deserves the chance to learn in a safe, nurturing environment that values their unique abilities and backgrounds.

If you are called to this work check out San Francisco Rising Alliance Student Liberation Committee meetings to learn more about getting involved in debt abolition and education liberation.