“We know a reality of this budget cycle is that the city is facing a deficit and they’re telling us that there will be cuts. Now the conversation is where will those cuts come from, because we know that there’s one department that is funded more than any other in the city [Oakland Police Department]. And when we think about what keeps us safe and those resources that we need, then I have some ideas about where those budget cuts can come from. And so do our community members that we’re in coalition with, we don’t do this work alone.” -Refilwe Gqajela

Join the Care First, Jails Last Community Coalition for a peaceful protest this Saturday, April 1st at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin (5325 Broder Blvd) starting at 1pm to call attention to the ongoing deaths at Santa Rita Jail. We will be holding space for community...

Art and culture have the power to move minds and hearts. Are you a visionary artist with a passion for engaging in local politics and driving systemic change? Bring your talents to our cultural strategy to amplify the policies and issues we push to advance through our...

We talked with Adrionna Fike, a marketer serving Black farmers and former worker/owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative, and Jameelah Lane, CEO of Melan-AID and cofounder/ worker owner of the DEEP, about the Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives and the REAL People’s Fund 3 Part Build Better series! Learn more about the power of small businesses, the needs of our local small business community, and more!

Were you one of the hundreds of supporters who came out last week to the Oakland Education Association’s (OEA) rally? With perfect weather on our side, the rally took place at the Lake Merritt amphitheater, creating an amazing backdrop for the fight for the safe,...

Your presence is needed at this today's City Council meeting to show your support for tenants and help protect the eviction moratorium. Defend tenants' right to safe and stable housing in Oakland by sharing public comment in support of the eviction moratorium today,...

Hilaria Barajas-Barragan, 3rd Grade Spanish Teacher at International Community School and OEA Bargaining Rep., and James Barbuto, Social Science Teacher at Skyline High School and OEA Site Rep. & OEA Bargaining Rep. joined us this Monday Meals to talk about how we can support Oakland educators and students. Tune in to learn more about the Oakland Education Association rally and their demands for safe, stable, and racially just Oakland schools, and more!

Oakland educators are currently in the midst of negotiations with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to secure funding that will improve working conditions for teachers and create better learning conditions for students. The ultimate goal is to provide every...

You’re invited to join us at Real Peoples’ Fund Small Businesses & The City of Oakland on Monday, March 13, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for the final installment of our 3-Part #BuildBetter Series. This virtual session will focus on the city's budgeting process and...

I’ve been thinking about Tyre Nichols for weeks. I’m guessing you have too. It’s been a little over a month since the video of Tyre’s murder was released, and we are still waiting for real accountability. In my mind, full accountability looks like a complete...