02.03.25 Monday Meals: What is the Role of the District Attorney?

02.03.25 Monday Meals: What is the Role of the District Attorney?

As we prepare for a newly appointed Alameda County District Attorney, we invite guest speakers Norma Orozco (Ella Baker Center), Alyssa Victory (ACLU) and Jess Inson (Oakland Rising) for a discussion on the role of the District Attorney, the work of the DA...
01.28.25 Monday Meals: Who Is Oakland Rising?

01.28.25 Monday Meals: Who Is Oakland Rising?

This Monday Meals, Chaney Turner, Voter Engagement Director of Oakland Rising, was joined by members of our very own program team who shared about who we are, what we do, why we do it, and what we accomplished last election season. Featuring: Stevie Gaona, Volunteer...
01.06.25 Monday Meals: Welcoming Our New Voter Engagement Director

01.06.25 Monday Meals: Welcoming Our New Voter Engagement Director

“Voter engagement and getting people to vote is the easiest part. We need community to stand ten toes down even after Election Day.” -Chaney Turner, Voter Engagement Director Oakland Rising is excited to announce our new Voter Engagement Director: Chaney Turner!...