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The @ellabakercenter.bsky.social hosts a virtual mail night where attendees respond to letters from incarcerated people. The next event is Monday 7/21 530p-730p PT. Virtual mail events work to build community and provide support to those inside prisons and jails.
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July 21st - Join the Ella Baker Center for Virtual Mail Night
Ella Baker Center hosts a virtual mail night where attendees respond to letters from incarcerated people. The next event is Monday July 21st,530p-730p PT.
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July 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Join us TONIGHT, July 21st from 5:30–7:30 PM for a virtual community gathering where we respond to letters from incarcerated people across California and beyond.

RSVP now: : bit.ly/MAILNIGHT721
#EllaBakerCenter #EBCMailNight
July 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Celebrate Juneteenth with us! 🤎🍻
We’re partnering with @oaklandunitedbeerworks to honor Black freedom and raise funds for the fight ahead. 💥 $1 from every beer, wine & cider sold will supports the EBC’s work. 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/EBCxOUB19
EBC Happy Hour at Two Pitchers Brewing Company
Our friends at Two Pitchers in Oakland are hosting an exciting fundraiser for the Ella Baker Center in honor of Black History Month. They will donate $1 from each delicious hot toddy sold to support E...
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June 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Join us for our next Movement Builders Circle (formerly known as the General Membership Meeting) on May 14th, this is a safe space to connect with community, hear updates on our work, and organize.
Let’s build together & move towards a liberated future! 🙌🏾

RSVP 🔗 bit.ly/EBCMembers514
May 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Meet Kanoa Harris-Pendang, one of our 2025 Inside Fellows!

A proud LGBTQIA+ advocate, Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, and Managing Editor of The Paper Trail, Kanoa brings heart to everything he does. Let’s welcome him as he helps shape policy from the inside ✊🏾
May 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
2 DAYS AWAY! 📣 Join us for the California Racial Justice Act 5th Anniversary Webinar as we celebrate 5 years since the passage of this powerful law! We'll reflect on its impact, share key updates, and look ahead to what's next.
📲 Register now: bit.ly/RJA5YEARS
April 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of James Bell. 🙏🏾

James dedicated his life to advancing the rights of communities of color across the globe, dismantling racial disparities in the juvenile justice system, & uplifting our young people. His legacy lives on! RIP James Bell. 🕊️
April 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Celebrate the 5-Year Anniversary of the Racial Justice Act with us on 4/16 from 12–1:15 PM! 👩🏾‍💻📷 This webinar will highlight the law’s impact, share important updates on its implementation & give a glimpse into what’s ahead with RJA 5.0.

🔗:http://bit.ly/RJA5YEARS
April 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Our fundraiser at #TwoPitchersBrewery was a wholeeee vibe! We connected, laughed, learned, sipped on hot toddy’s and even hopped on the og nintendo to play some video games! We left feeling inspired and energized! 🙌🏾

Make sure y'all show them some love: TwoPitchers.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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📣 Join us in taking action to support AB 622 (Kalra) TODAY!

📲 Submitting a letter takes less than 5 minutes: bit.ly/AB622-asmps-letter

💡AB 622 would help end unnecessary parole reentry delays, reduce wasteful spending, and support rehabilitative efforts inside.
April 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Right now, incarcerated folks in CA’s county jails & juvenile detention facilities are often denied access to basic hygiene products like soap, simply because they can’t afford them. Some facilities even withhold hygiene products as punishment or limit who qualifies for free supplies.

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March 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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New Letters! Start your week off with some advocacy for #CareNotCages!

Over 3,809 letters submitted so far!

Take quick action here: curb.salsalabs.org/Feb2025

#CloseCAPrisons #Housing #PublicDefenders #Healthcare #Education #PeopleOverPrisons
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We’re excited to introduce our 2025 Inside/Outside Policy Fellows 🥳
Meet our Inside Fellow, Jessie Milo & Kanoa-Harris Pendang and our Outside Fellow, Barbara Chavez 🤎
March 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
WE’RE HIRING a Policy Director! 🌱
This is a full-time role responsible for leading EBC’s state-level policy work, developing and supporting legislative campaigns in coordination with staff, consultants, lobbyists, and impacted leaders.
Apply today: ellabakercenter.org/careers/
March 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Amika Mota of Sister Warriors Freedom shares her firsthand experience, exposing how California relies on prison labor while refusing to recognize the humanity of incarcerated folks.

Read more at @teenvogue.com: bit.ly/4b6G2gf

#carenotcages
March 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Meet Pecolia Manigo, Political Director at Oakland Rising. A dedicated mama of three and a true Bay baby repping the town & the city.

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February 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Join us TONIGHT for a powerful evening celebrating Black Futures Month & Black liberation! Pull up for community, creativity & culture with a special performance by SōLauren. 🤎✊🏾

New Member Orientation : bit.ly/NMOBF25
Celebration Registration: bit.ly/EBC25BOP
February 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Super excited for this!
I'll be in Oakland doing two events next Sunday March 2nd!

The first is in-person and online w/ @ellabakercenter.bsky.social at Restore Oakland from 1pm-2:30pm.

Register for in-person: actionnetwork.org/events/book-...

Register for virtual attendance: actionnetwork.org/events/virtu...
February 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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I'll be in Oakland doing two events next Sunday March 2nd!

The first is in-person and online w/ @ellabakercenter.bsky.social at Restore Oakland from 1pm-2:30pm.

Register for in-person: actionnetwork.org/events/book-...

Register for virtual attendance: actionnetwork.org/events/virtu...
February 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
As part of the ACDA Accountability Table, we remain committed to pushing for policies that reflect the values of the community and holding the DA’s office accountable. We will be watching closely to see how this new leadership impacts our people.
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy Black History Month! 🤎
Black history is not confined to February. It's living, breathing and evolving every single day. Here at EBC we are committed to reflecting on past revolutionaries, uplifting present-day changemakers & inspiring future generations.

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February 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Thanks @ellabakercenter.bsky.social these are really helpful.
January 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
WE'RE HIRING a Development Assistant! 🌱 The Development Assistant is a full-time role responsible for providing self-directed & administrative support to our Development Department at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. Apply today: ellabakerchr.bamboohr.com/careers/61
January 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM