In Oakland

What's your vision for oakland?

Oakland is the most ethnically diverse city in the United States with a rich history of political activism.

With all the pain and all of the promise that are realities in our city, Oakland is a proving ground for what is possible across our state.

We're building a vibrant and healthy Oakland:

  • People in our city know that a different Oakland is possible. We build the leadership of people of color and low-income communities to achieve that vision through the Soul of the City campaign and our Heal the Streets youth fellowship.
  • We pilot innovative programs such as Oakland Solar Mosaic and the Oakland Green Jobs Corps that fuel a thriving, green economy. 
  • We promote smart policy solutions to the problems facing our city such as the 2011 Energy and Climate Action Plan. 
  • As a core member of Oakland Rising, we make sure that people of color and low-income communities are a part of the city's political process. 

 

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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Justice for Alan Blueford
Until May 6th, Alan Blueford was a Skyline High School senior preparing for graduation. Now his family is mourning his death at the hands of the Oakland Police Department. Read a statement about the incident from the Bluefords.   
An Attack on Ranked Choice Voting is an Attack on Democracy
Ranked Choice Voting is good for democracy in Oakland. So why is City Council considering putting a ballot initiative to repeal RCV?
Why I'm Marching on May 1st
When my brother and I were trying to cross the United States border for the first time in 1983, we got caught by the US border patrol. That's part of why I'm marching on May 1st.
Celebration and Unveiling of Oscar Grant Mural
Join us for a celebration and unveiling of the Oscar Grant Ribbon Mural on Saturday May 12th. Come honor the memory of Oscar Grant with activists, supporters and volunteers who helped create the mural.
Party for a Purpose with Soul of the City
Come party with us whether you're a veteran organizer, want to deepen connections in the community, or just interested in learning more about the Ella Baker Center and Soul of the City.
Heist: Who Stole the American Dream? Screening and Panel
Join the Ella Baker Center and the Producers of Heist for the Oakland premiere of this explosive new documentary. Followed by a panel moderated by Jakada Imani and featuring local activists, the film's director, and a UC Berkeley Economist.
Reclaim the Future Workshop
Want to see change in your community? This workshop highlights ways that communities across the country are coming together to solve some of our biggest challenges. Attend one of our workshops to learn more about how you hold the answer to bringing that change to your own neighborhood.
Sh*t People Say to Oaklanders
Have you seen our video yet? Over 8,000 people have. We love what Youtube commenter @stmontauk had to say: "it's making fun of people who say that sh*t. The intended audience is people? who actually know how great of a city Oakland really is." Check it out and share it with fellow Oaklanders.
A victory for Oakland!
Rose Morton, an Oakland ironworker, testifies in support of the good jobs plan at City Council
Let's Revive Oakland in 2012
2011 was a tough year for many of us as families struggled to make ends meet and violence plagued our streets.  In 2012, we have a real opportunity to bring jobs that allow us to stay in our homes, provide for our families, and build a healthy and peaceful Oakland. Can you join us this Tuesday to meet with City Council and make sure that this opportunity doesn't pass Oakland by?

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