Feb 8, 2021
You can help us reimagine what public safety looks like in our communities. Sign up to volunteer on our Defund the Police Text Campaign. You will text bank Oakland voters to survey them on where they would like to see our money refunded and what services and programs...
Jan 4, 2021
Please join us in welcoming liz suk into her new role as our Interim Executive Director. liz joined the Oakland Rising team in 2018 first overseeing our leadership development program, and most recently as Political Director for the past year. For over 25...
Jan 1, 2021
After 12 years of visionary leadership, Jessamyn Sabbag is departing from Oakland Rising at the end of this year. One of the first employees, Jessamyn joined Oakland Rising as Field Director at 29 years old, when she was seeking an organizational home that would make...
Dec 11, 2020
So much happened in 2020 – from the Census to the uprisings for Black lives and against police violence to the historic election. And, of course, all of this occurred during a time dominated by the pandemic and wildfires, both of which really exposed the ravages of...
Nov 4, 2020
While Election Day has passed, our work continues. Today, we will gather with thousands of people in downtown Oakland to raise the message to Count Every Vote, Protect Democracy, and to celebrate the unprecedented participation in our elections. More people voted than...
Oct 17, 2020
Join Tracey Corder and Calvin Williams as they emcee Oakland Rising’s virtual OAKLAND PROGRESSIVES PARTY with musical performance from Kev Choice. Hear from: – adrienne maree brown, – Cat Brooks, – Lateefah Simon, – Councilmember Nikki Bas,...
