Happy Holidays ❤️ We’re holding our community close this season 🫂, especially those impacted by mass incarceration, state violence, and systemic harm. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or simply enjoying winter, we hope this time brings you lots of rest and joy.

Happy Birthday to our namesake, Ella Baker 🥳💛 Ella’s legacy of leadership, activism, and deep love for community lives on within us at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. ✊🏾

#AB468 is a distraction exploiting the #LAfires. It increases penalties in our communities & doesn't invest in fire preparedness or $ assistance to fire victims. Urge #CAleg to prioritize #PreparednessOverPunishment and reject #AB468! ‪Take Action: bit.ly/oppose-ab468 @ellabakercenter.bsky.social

Our friends at the @ellabakercenter.bsky.social in Oakland are hosting an open house, inviting movement-aligned organizers, nonprofits, and community groups to connect, tour their space and explore rental opportunities. When: Thursday August 21st, 530p-8p PT fmeproject.org/open-doors-s...

Saturday, I joined the @ellabakercenter.bsky.social & @amikamota.bsky.social from Sister Warriors in Oakland for a community conversation. We talked about how we can build the future we deserve, support our communtities during hard times, & make transformative change through policy and organizing.

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. bit.ly/469RDe1

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

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

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

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 ✊🏾

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

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. 🕊️

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

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

📣 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.

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. 1/7

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

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 🤎

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/

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

Meet Pecolia Manigo, Political Director at Oakland Rising. A dedicated mama of three and a true Bay baby repping the town & the city. 1/4

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

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...

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.

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. 🎨 by @nuvisualz

Thanks @ellabakercenter.bsky.social these are really helpful.

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