Community Events
CA and Local Reparations - How You Can Get Involved!
Friday, February 28, 2025
1:00 AM
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Sponsored by:
Fayeth Gardens
Delve into the Reparations and Reparative Justice Movements from Fayeth Gardens' local POV related to the Russell City Restorative Justice Project (RCRJP) in Hayward and the broader statewide perspective from the CJEC Lead Organizer and Advocate of California's first and only grassroots coalition; borne to achieve Reparations and Reparative Justice for You; as an American Freedman and/or descendant or as a former resident or descendant from Russell City.
Budget Workshop
Thursday, March 6, 2025
1:30 AM
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Sponsored by:
LWVO, SPUR, Oakland Budget Advisory Commission
Join one of two in person educational workshops about Oakland's biennial budget process. You will learn about Oakland's budget, how it gets adopted, and ways to become involved. Commonly asked questions will be compiled and shared on the Oakland Budget website. Meet other civically-minded people. 3/5 event at 81st Ave. Branch Library, 1021 81st Ave. 3/11 event at Main Library, 125 14th St. Advance registration recommended but not required.
Meet the Candidates Oakland City Council District 2
Thursday, March 20, 2025
2:00 AM
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Sponsored by:
Grand Lake Neighbors Neighborhood Council
Free event: Opportunity for all District 2 residents to meet and hear from the candidates for Oakland City Council before April 15 special election. This candidates' forum is being held in person and will be recorded for viewing late March.