Nov 17, 2017
This month, we completed our latest voter outreach effort to gauge where Oakland voters stand on the A’s preferred relocation site near Laney College and Chinatown. With displacement running rampant and projects proposed by powerful developers being rubber stamped for...
Nov 15, 2017
Last week Assemblymember Rob Bonta (AD 18) honored Oakland Rising’s Executive Director, Jessamyn Sabbag, with the Local Hero Award, calling her a “true moral compass for Oakland.” Jessamyn was recognized for her commitment, perseverance, skill and...
Oct 20, 2017
Let’s be clear — we love our homegrown teams and want to keep them in the Town. At the same time, we love our communities, and want to see Oakland foster an environment where everyone thrives, including our immigrant, refugee, student, and working-class...
Oct 17, 2017
Every month, we provide our Lead East Bay cohort with a deep dive into topics that prepare them to step into public leadership roles as organizers for racial, economic, and environmental justice. This past month’s training devoted a full day to Race, Power &...
Oct 12, 2017
What would you do with an extra $9 billion per year for California? It’s time we ask ourselves that since Californian voters may soon have the chance to close a loophole that allows large corporations like Chevron and Wells Fargo to get out of paying their fair share...
Sep 19, 2017
“Are you ready to fight for people over profits?” That’s the question that Assemblymember Rob Bonta posed to a crowd of over 300 community members at the Make It Fair Town Hall. Thank you to those of you who showed up to learn more about how we can close...
