BUTCH Voices is back in Oakland and seeking volunteers (Community Voices)

bLaKtivist Mon, 15 Aug at 9:49am

BUTCH Voices 2009 Intergeneral Panel (photo by Kelli Dunham)

by Redwolf Painter, Facilities Chair for BUTCH Voices 2011

Feb 5: A Benefit to Brown Bois and the Pursuit of Gender Justice

bLaKtivist Wed, 2 Feb at 9:08pm

Brown Boi Project August 2010 Cohort

Brown Bois come from all walks of life. Some are clothing designers, aspiring police officers, social justice leaders, culinary wizards, and social entrepreneurs. What sets them apart is a vision to make the world a better place than they found it. They each demonstrate leadership potential, whether that is on the streets, online, or within a community based organization.

Celebrating International Women's Day in Oakland's Fruitvale District

bLaKtivist Sun, 7 Mar at 10:08pm

Oakland Women Celebrate International Women's Day 2009

Now in it's second year, Oakland's International Women's Day Festival will take place this Saturday - March 6, 2010 - in the Fruitvale Dimond District.  Organized by Bay Area women's activist Roke Noir, in collaboration with Code Pink, the event promises to be a day of celebration, recognition, and affirmation of Bay Area women.