Andrew “Pete” Peterson, Oakland’s new head of technology, has a mission: improve the digital aspects of Oakland government, and do all he can to make sure Oaklanders have equal access to technology, no matter where[More]
“We are here in solidarity with the 150 to 300 immigrants who are detained here at this facility. They are asylum seekers. They are green card holders. They are long-term residents,” says the Rev. Deborah[More]
In the wake of anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric, national civil rights organizations have experienced a wave of unprecedented support. For example, in one weekend alone, the American Civil Liberties Union national chapter received $24 Million[More]
By Howard Dyckoff and Tom Webb A coalition of non-profits, school district employees and state agencies has launched an ambitious project: the greening of Brookfield Elementary School in East Oakland to reduce pollutants and improve[More]
The Oakland Symphony presented a sneak peak performance of its upcoming showcase “Notes from Native America” at Intertribal Friendship House (IFH) on February 7th, 2017. IFH is known as Oakland’s longest running Native American[More]
Imagine you’re 29. A Latina. You came to the U.S. with your family when you were 15. You’re undocumented, but in 2016, you got DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). What would you do[More]
“Organizing makes the impossible possible.” -Pecolia Manigo If you truly want to serve the people in a culturally competent way, it helps to have an interpreter and child care. Dinner doesn’t hurt either. All three[More]
