Activism
NorCal People’s Climate Rally
Lake Merritt Amphitheater Lake Merritt Boulevard at 12th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe NorCal People's Climate Rally is happening in Oakland.
Turning Fear Into Power: One Woman’s Journey Confronting the War on Terror
Many Rivers Books and Tea 130 S. Main Street, Sebastopol, CA, United StatesLinda Sartor joined the International Solidarity Movement in Israel/Palestine in June of 2002; she joined Iraq Peace Teams in February 2003; went to Sri Lanka with the Nonviolent Peaceforce 2003-2008; did a Global Exchange citizen diplomacy trip to Iran in October 2008, took her first trip to Afghanistan with Voices for Creative Nonviolence in March/April 2011; and was deported from Bahrain in February 2012. Linda lives in an intentional community in Sonoma County, teaches research courses in graduate school, and guides wilderness trips with a non-profit organization called Rites of Passage.
Stories and Songs For The Last Wild Buffalo
The Sunflower Center 1435 N. McDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, CA, United StatesThe Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) is the only group working in the field, everyday, to stop the slaughter and harassment of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo. Co-founder Mike Mease presents buffalo stories and films.
Global March for Elephants and Rhinos
starting at St. Mary's Square Park 601 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesElephants and Rhinos are being poached to extinction. Let's march on this day to reverse the trend.
No Monster In The Mission: ¡Basta Ya! March and Festival for Affordable Housing
meet at 24th Street and York Street 24th Street and York Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Plaza 16 Coalition is teaming up with Our Mission No Eviction on the first anniversary of their momentous march down 24th Street, to carry the loud-and-clear message of ‘affordable housing, not displacement’ across the neighborhood.
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Celebration
Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a special afternoon performance celebrating the 78th reunion of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, the nearly 3,000 American volunteers who fought against fascism during the Spanish Civil War.
Amazon Watch’s 2014 Annual Luncheon
The Bently Reserve 301 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEnjoy our popular, inspiring mid-day celebration of the Amazon and hear directly from our indigenous partners. Recognize our victories as well as the upcoming challenges we face together as a community. You'll have the chance to meet Amazon Watch staff, engage with some of our indigenous partners from the Amazon, and connect with others committed to the protection of our planet and the rights of indigenous peoples.
Life Is Living
DeFremery Park 1651 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesLife Is Living is a free celebration of urban life through hip hop, intergenerational health, and environmental action. Life Is Living establishes a new model for partnerships between diverse and under-resourced communities, green action agencies, and the contemporary arts world.
Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
Driver Plaza Genoa and Adeline, Oakland, CA, United StatesCommunity potluck, music, speakers, People's Fashion Show, Danza Azteca Ceremony, People's theatre, DJ's n' more.
Blog Action Day
Blog Action Day is an free annual event, that has run since 2007. It’s aim is to unite the world’s bloggers by posting about the same issue, on the same day, in order to raise awareness and trigger a positive global discussion around an important issue that impacts us all, raises awareness or even funds for not-for-profits associated to the theme issue. 2014 will focus on rising issue of Inequality.”