Mar 2, 2017
I am Black history. I’ve been thinking about that a lot recently as the last days of Black History month drifted away. But Black history isn’t just one month out of the year, it’s every day. by Pacita Rudder I am Black history. I’ve been thinking about...
Feb 23, 2017
By Beth Gunston, Strategic Partnerships Director Imagine that you could have a say in how lots of public money could be spent to improve your community. Well, that’s happening right now here in Oakland! Think big and broad: services for folks who are homeless,...
Feb 21, 2017
Black History Month plays a significant role in my life even though I fortunately had parents who taught me about the contributions and genius of Black people year around. I follow in my parents’ footsteps as I continue to share the inspirational stories of Black...
Feb 15, 2017
As a founding member of Bay Rising, Oakland Rising is joining forces with labor unions and social justice organizations to stand up to the attacks and rollbacks of the Trump regime. Our movement is called Bay Resistance, and together we’re staging weekly actions...
Jan 23, 2017
By Beth Gunston, Strategic Partnerships Director In 2014 Oakland Rising ran a voter education campaign to help pass Proposition 47, the Safe Neighborhood and Schools Act, which converted six non-violent felonies into misdemeanors. As a member of the Justice...
Jan 19, 2017
Lead East Bay, a joint program between Oakland Rising and Oakland Rising Action, identifies, trains and assists social justice leaders in achieving critical public leadership roles throughout our region – elected and appointed positions, as well as staff roles...
