Oakland

Bay Area protest demands,‘Free Mumia Abu-Jamal’Bay Area protest demands,‘Free Mumia Abu-Jamal’

Bay Area protest demands,‘Free Mumia Abu-Jamal’

Oakland, California October 26 — A large group gathered in front of the U.S. Federal Building in Oakland to support…

November 3, 2022
Therapists protest ‘dangerous delays in mental health care’Therapists protest ‘dangerous delays in mental health care’

Therapists protest ‘dangerous delays in mental health care’

Oakland, California A hundred striking mental health workers picketed Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland, Aug. 26, denouncing “dangerous understaffing”…

September 1, 2022
Schools and Labor Against Privatization – fight to keep  Oakland schools openSchools and Labor Against Privatization – fight to keep  Oakland schools open

Schools and Labor Against Privatization – fight to keep  Oakland schools open

Oakland, California The Schools and Labor Against Privatization (SLAP) coalition held a barbecue on June 26 at Parker School, which…

July 8, 2022
Oakland coalition plans one-day strike against privatizationOakland coalition plans one-day strike against privatization

Oakland coalition plans one-day strike against privatization

Oakland, California At the first in-person school board meeting since August, Moses Omolade, one of the original hunger strikers protesting…

April 22, 2022
Community demands Highway Patrol out of Oakland, justice for Erik SalgadoCommunity demands Highway Patrol out of Oakland, justice for Erik Salgado

Community demands Highway Patrol out of Oakland, justice for Erik Salgado

Oakland, Calif. Community organizations and family members of Erik Salgado, killed by the California Highway Patrol in East Oakland in…

August 26, 2021
People’s verdict on gentrification scheme: Thumbs downPeople’s verdict on gentrification scheme: Thumbs down

People’s verdict on gentrification scheme: Thumbs down

Oakland, Calif. West Oakland turned out July 17 at Taylor Memorial Church for a community speak-out organized by City Councilmember…

July 29, 2021
Oakland Moms 4 Housing win, reclaiming King’s radical legacy Oakland Moms 4 Housing win, reclaiming King’s radical legacy 

Oakland Moms 4 Housing win, reclaiming King’s radical legacy 

Oakland, Calif. January 20 was not only the day to honor the radical legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…

January 30, 2020
Prisoner hunger strikes help to win major victory to end solitary confinementPrisoner hunger strikes help to win major victory to end solitary confinement

Prisoner hunger strikes help to win major victory to end solitary confinement

Oakland, Calif. -- The Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity Coalition (PHSSC) held a press conference Sept. 1 to announce that a…

September 4, 2015
WWP leader denounces police terrorWWP leader denounces police terror

WWP leader denounces police terror

“Capitalism, Policing and State Violence” was the topic of a talk given by Lamont Lilly at the Alan Blueford Center…

July 16, 2015
Detroit to Flint, Mich., ‘Justice Journey’ for water beginsDetroit to Flint, Mich., ‘Justice Journey’ for water begins

Detroit to Flint, Mich., ‘Justice Journey’ for water begins

The Water Justice Journey, a 70-mile, eight-day walk from Detroit to Flint, Mich., began July 3 with a gathering on…

July 8, 2015