Sep 21, 2016
We are looking for volunteers for our Fall Election Campaigns! Oakland Rising is knocking on doors in East and West Oakland, phone banking, and texting to get out the word for the fall election. We are focusing on Props 55, 56, 57 and Measure JJ. Join us! Talking to...
Sep 8, 2016
On August 9, 2016 I had the opportunity to attend the BlackPAC training in New Orleans with two Oakland Rising Daily Team members: Ariel Kelly and Tim Deweaver. BlackPAC is an independent 527 working to harness the political power of Black voters, which will be ever...
Sep 2, 2016
This Monday we honor American workers by celebrating Labor Day. We at Oakland Rising have beenwatching with anticipation the outcome of Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez’ bill to expand overtime protections to California farmworkers. The bill passed yesterday and...
Aug 29, 2016
In mid-August Race Forward convened racial justice leaders from across Oakland for an event called Advancing Racial Equity in Oakland. It was focused on learning from efforts in other cities that have initiatives similar to Oakland’s new Department of Race and...
Aug 23, 2016
With 77 days until the election is over, Oakland voters have a lot to be excited about on the ballot. Locally, the Town will be looking at strengthening protections for renters to combat the tidal wave of displacement sweeping through our communities. Measure JJ, the...
