May 2012

posted on MAY 31, 2012 by Ricardo Moran

Special shout out to SomaR Bar for hosting Party for a Purpose on Wednesday and shout out to all the people who came out. The Soul of the City Campaign believes that community building and grassroots fundraising are essential pieces of sustainable activism. And it was fun to see some Oaklanders come together and get down to help out the Ella Baker Center.

TAGS: Soul of the City

Fight Barriers to Employment with a Phone Call

posted on MAY 23, 2012 by Jennifer Kim

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Assemblymember Mike Davis has introduced a bill that would require the state's Employment Development Department ("EDD") to provide a list of employers who are willing to hire people who have been previously incarcerated in a jail or prison.

TAGS: AB 2077

Happy Harvey Milk Day

posted on MAY 22, 2012 by Meredith Fenton

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Today marks California's annual observance of Harvey Milk Day. We share some of his most famous words about the importance of hope in the resiliency and survival of LGBTQ folks, folks of color, and others impacted by oppression.

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Drugs can be Hell. Being Labelled a 'Felon' is a Killer.

posted on MAY 22, 2012 by "Emily J."

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A first person account of why it's time to end the failed drug war in California.

TAGS: Books Not Bars

Don’t Let Money Hold You Back from College

posted on MAY 21, 2012 by Meaghan Mitchell

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Feeling apprehensive about applying for financial aid and don't know anyone who can help with an application process? Meaghan Mitchell breaks down some of the exciting things about icanaffordcollege.com

TAGS: Education