Club Feral Benefit to Support the Oakland 100! Saturday, April 4th, Thee Parkside!

“We are suffering. We have suffered. And we are not afraid to suffer in order to win our cause.” -Cesar Chavez

Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00pm
Thee Parkside, 1600 17th Street (at Wisconsin)
-accessible via the 22 Filmore, or walking/biking 10 blocks from 16th street bart

Dancin’! Rockin’! Politikin’!

DJ’s VINYL ABUSER and PUBLIC FRENEMY bring the dance grooves!

ROCK, MORE ROCK, ULTIMATE ROCK ACOUSTIC ROCK FROM:

LIGHT LEAKS
YEAR ONE
SANTA SANGRE
SUSPECT, SUSPECT

plus even MORE fun and inspiration (Like you’ll need it)

Can’t drop a banner or smash the state right now? How about doing some dancing, listening, reflecting, (okay, okay, maybe some drinking)? All to the same end – DROP THE CHARGES AGAINST THE OAKLAND 100!!!

Support the many people of Oakland who, in the early weeks of January, 2009, took a strong stand against the continuing legacy of police terrorism in Oakland!

In the aftermath of the January Rebellions, there are still about 140 people with various charges still looming over their heads. While the DA declined to charge several demonstrators and by-standers “at this time”, he still has a year to do so. Add to that the 6 people with fabricated felonies proceeding toward trial. There is a real need for funds to help out some of the folks who may be facing lengthy, expensive trials.

Come have fun while showing solidarity with the struggle to END POLICE TERRORISM!</em

Club Feral Benefit to Support the Oakland 100!!!

“We are suffering. We have suffered. And we are not afraid to suffer in order to win our cause.”

Saturday, April 4th, Thee Parkside SF 10pm
Thee Parkside is located at 1600 17th street at Wisconsin in SF, CA

Dancing! Rocking! Politikin!

DJ’s :
Vinyl Abuser
Public Frenemy

Rock Rock Rock From:

Light Leaks
Year One
Santa Sangre
Suspect, Suspect

and MORE (Like you need it)

Can’t drop a banner or smash the state right now? How about doing some dancing, listening, reflecting, (okay, okay, maybe some drinking)? All to the same end – DROP THE CHARGES AGAINST THE OAKLAND 100!!!

Support the many people of Oakland who, in the early weeks of January, 2009, took a strong stand against the continuing legacy of police terrorism in Oakland!

In the aftermath of the January Rebellions, there are still about 140 people with various charges still looming over their heads. While the DA declined to charge several demonstrators and by-standers “at this time”, he still has a year to do so. Add to that the 6 people with fabricated felonies proceeding toward trial. There is a real need for funds to help out some of the folks who may be facing lengthy, expensive trials.

Come have fun while showing solidarity with the struggle to END POLICE TERRORISM!

Drop the Charges! Week of Escalation!

Special note – Though our targeted dates were Friday the 13th and Tuesday the 17th, everyday is a good day to contact the Board of Supervisors, the DA and the Mayor. Let them know that you want all charges against all protesters dropped! NOW!

*DROP THE CHARGES! JAM THE SYSTEM!*

*SUPPORT THE O100, THOSE ARRESTED DURING THE OSCAR GRANT REBELLIONS IN JANUARY*
Of the over 140 arrests during the Oscar Grant rebellions, most have
not had charges filed. This means that the D.A. could decide to bring
charges on them for up to a year. A drop the charges campaign will
continue until we are certain every charge has been dropped!

There are still about a dozen people with charges, three of them felonies
facing substantial jail time. Their next court dates are next week. It is
important that we keep up our resistance to this assault on our community,
and these individuals’ trumped up charges.

*TAKE ACTION*
One way to effectively support those going to court is to flood city officials with
phone calls, faxes, and emails in a concerted manner. Help us JAM THE
SYSTEM from your home, school, or office, this FRIDAY the 13th and next
TUESDAY the 17th to show the town that scapegoating protesters as violent
criminals will not be tolerated, as we all know who the real perpetrators
of violence are.

Let Mayor Dellums, District Attorney Orloff, and all city officials know you
want all charges dropped against people arrested during demonstrations
related to Oscar Grant’s murder!

Its easy! You can just call and say “I understand that someone who was
charged with a felony protesting Oscar Grant’s Murder is in court this
week. I am calling to urge you to drop the charges. City officials need
to take responsibility by making sure that people protesting the
criminalization of Oakland youth are not further criminalized themselves.”
Or copy and paste this message to and email or fax and SEND SEND SEND!

MAYOR’S OFFICE: 510-238-3141/fax: 510-238-4731
DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: 510-272-6222/fax: 510-271-5157

Or you could email city council (scroll down to email all at once)

LaTonda Simmons
City Clerk
cityclerk@oaklandnet.com

Dan Lindheim: Acting City Administrator
citymanager@oaklandnet.com

Ron Dellums: Mayor
officeofthemayor@oaklandnet.com

Courtney Ruby: City Auditor
cruby@oaklandnet.com

John Russo: City Attorney
jrusso@oaklandcityattorney.org

Jane Brunner: District 1
jbrunner@oaklandnet.com

Patricia Kernighan: District 2
pkernighan@oaklandnet.com

Nancy Nadel: District 3
nnadel@oaklandnet.com

Jean Quan: District 4
jquan@oaklandnet.com

Ignacio De La Fuente: District 5
idelafuente@oaklandnet.com

Desley Brooks: District 6
dbrooks@oaklandnet.com

Larry Reid: District 7
lreid@oaklandnet.com

Rebecca Kaplan: At-Large
atlarge@oaklandnet.com

Or all together!
atlarge@oaklandnet.com, lreid@oaklandnet.com, dbrooks@oaklandnet.com, idelafuente@oaklandnet.com, jquan@oaklandnet.com, nnadel@oaklandnet.com, pkernighan@oaklandnet.com, jbrunner@oaklandnet.com, jbrunner@oaklandnet.com, jrusso@oaklandcityattorney.org, cruby@oaklandnet.com, officeofthemayor@oaklandnet.com, citymanager@oaklandnet.com, cityclerk@oaklandnet.com

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The Oakland 100 Support Committee is a group of arrestees, organizers, and community members committed to locating arrestees, participating in a drop the charges campaign, and helping to generate a pool of funds and resources for the over 100 arrested during the January Rebellions.

SELF-DETERMINATION DRIVE-IN!

Self-Determination Drive -In is brought to you by a coalition of folks working on a Drop the Charges Campaign in Oakland, California, in the aftermath of the execution of Oscar Grant III and the subsequent arrest of protesters during the Rebellions of January 7th, 14th and 30th.

The outdoor screening will feature images from teh worldwide struggles of people taking control of their lives, building sustainable communities and liberating themselves from the forces of oppression! Footage from The January Rebellions of 2009 will be shown alongside images from Greece, Oaxaca, Palestine…

Please join us for a festive night of watching, dancing and planning!

superfun, queer-ass dance party happening this thursday, 3/19

Ships in Tha Night. it happens every 3rd thursday @ the gangway (sf – 841 larkin st). rad folks put it on, and they raise funds for good causes.

Show up! 10 pm!

Oakland Youth Curfew – “You Won”

Last night at the Oakland City Council Meeting a vote on a proposed curfew on anyone under the age of 18 was delayed. Here’s a report back from a member of the Oakland 100 Support Committee:

“Many people showed up to the meeting last night and filled the hearing room. Overwhelming majority of the people there were youth of color, and many people got on the mic for 2 min (that was the time limit) shaming the City council and the police (which was beautiful); some people sharing experiences, touching on the criminalization of youth in Oakland as is, and how this will do nothing else, the lack of resources for young folks and their families, as well as very strong important connections to Oscar Grant and everyone else executed by the pigs in Oakland. We also specifically told the city council they “are on notice” and they need to “call off their dogs”. City Council Members would try to talk and respond, and we booed and hissed. It was hard for them to get a word in at times. Two white women on City council responded in exceptionally FUCKED up ways, saying racist shit about families and questioning parenting abilities and “anti-social bad behavior of bad kids who probably aren’t in this room,” but of course with a disgusting smile. the acting president of the council’s last words were “you win”, and clarified that they will not be voting on this issue. FOR RIGHT NOW. in some ways we were successful last night, because how many times do dozens of young people of color get to speak to the city and actually be heard? so it may be small, and it is a step.”

If you would like to help step up the resistance to the proposed Oakland youth curfew and further police violence contact Critical Resistance or the Oakland 100 Support Committee at oakland100[at]gmail.com

Here a link to the full audio of the meeting. Props to Dave Id over at Indybay for the recording.

A copy of the proposed curfew ordinance is available as a pdf here

Bart Board Action

Tell ‘em “Drop All Charges”, “Resist Police Violence”!

Event: Tell the BART Board: “No Justice, No BART!”
“Its time to step up the struggle against police violence.”
What: Protest
Host: JUSTICE FOR OSCAR GRANT!  ABOLISH THE BART POLICE!
Start Time: Tomorrow, February 12 at 9:00am
End Time: Tomorrow, February 12 at 12:00pm
Where: Kaiser Center,

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=61952452834&aref=4852466

Legal Updates

As of now, there are still about 5 arraignment dates, one of which is today, 9am.

As of now, 3 misdemeanors have been filed, 4 felonies have been filed and 2 warrant letters with no court date have been sent.

For clarification: The majority of cases have not been dismissed or “dropped”. What is happening is that the DA is choosing not to file complaints at this time. He has a year to do so. Some folks who had no complaints filed have received warrant letters, which means that the DA intends to file a complaint of some sort. There are two generally two types of warrant letters;
one says you have to surrender yourself immediately and comes with a court date (and is likely a misdemeanor); The other states intent to press charges but does not specify a court date (and is likely a felony). We are advising people to immediately get in touch with the National Lawyers Guild either way, so they can pair them together with a lawyer. If they can’t hook up with NLG, they should find a Public Defender ASAP.

Important information:

One of the attorneys is planning on sending a letter demanding that all confiscated property, including media, be returned and that all data copied be destroyed. If the letter doesn’t work, there will likely be some type of court action.

She is also looking to speak with anyone who witnessed or was injured by the flash-bang grenades lobbed on the 30th.

Another attorney is searching for folks who were arrested on felonies and had DNA collected during any of the demos. He is demanding that all DNA collected be destroyed.

In general, what is happening right now is complicated. It is likely that we will continue to see a trickle of court related activity for the next month, at least. One of the attorneys noted that while fewer people have been arrested than at other mass demos in Oakland and SF, the charges have been slightly more severe.

Anyone who has information related to the Oakland Rebellion or who would like to assist in legal assistance can email the Oakland 100 Support Committee at oakland100[at]gmail.com

Court Support is also needed on these dates:
February 11th, 13th, 17th, 23rd, 5th – 9am, 661 Washington Street, Oakland

Stop OPD from passing Oakland youth curfew

Stop OPD from passing Oakland youth curfew! Tues 2/10 @ 530 City Hall (1 Frank Ogawa Plaza), Rm 1

A youth curfew will be passed in Oakland if we do not fight it NOW. This means that OPD will question and detain any young person for violating curfew w/out exception. This will apply to all youth under 18 years of age on City streets between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Sunday through Thursday) and 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. (as a component of the Oakland Police Department’s “strategic plan”).

Upcoming events

Thanks to the folks over at No Justice, No BART for putting this together.

Monday, February 9 8:30am Pack the Court! Hearing for those arrested. When: Mon, February 9, 8:30am – 11:30am Where: Wiley M. Manuel Courthouse (dept.112), 661 Washington Street, Oakland, CA (map) Description: Pack the Court! Drop the Charges on ALL Protesters! Also, CALL THE DA and tell him to drop the charges now! More info, sample script here: http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/01/25/18565707.php

Tuesday February 10 10:00am Petition Delivery (Color of Change) When: Tue, February 10, 10am – 11am Where: Rene Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St, Oakland CA (map) Description: There have been petitions calling for action in the case of Oscar Grant circulated via colorofchange.org. They will be delivered on Tuedsay 2/10. Sign them here: http://www.colorofchange.org/grant/?id=1489-129670 and here: http://www.colorofchange.org/oscar_update/?id=1708-55706

5:30pm Crash the Public Safety Committee Hearing at City Hall. Stop the youth curfew in Oakland! When: Tue, February 10, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Where: Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA (map) Description: Policing in any form will not make our streets safe. Come to the City’s “Public Safety Committee” Meeting at City Hall, in Hearing Rm 1. Tell the OPD & city of Oakland that we need to invest in our youth not in more police, and we need to support our young people in making their own responsible decisions.

6:00pm Public Tribunal to Investigate Grant’s Killing (BAMN Initiated) When: Tue, February 10, 6pm – 8pm Where: Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd., Oakland CA (map) Description: Refreshments Provided Allen Temple Baptist Church Pastor J. Alfred Smith, Jr. 8501 International Blvd. (at 85th Ave.) Oakland Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration, & Immigrant Rights, Fight for Equality, By Any Means Necessary (BAMN), BAMN.com, 510-502-9072, California [at] bamn.com, ASUC-Sponsored

Wednesday, February 11 7:00pm “Town Bizness” Townhall Meeting in West Oakland When: Wed, February 11, 7pm – 10pm Where: Black Dot Cafe, 1195 Pine St., Oakland CA (map) Description: Townhall meeting on Police Terrorism featuring: Jack Bryson, the father of two sons who were with Oscar Grant When: he was murdered by police, on New Years Day. Martina Davis – The sister of Georgia deathrow inmate Troy Anthony Davis. The POCC’s Chairman Fred Hampton Jr – a former political prisoner of 9 years and son of assassinated B.P.P. leader. Randy Murphy – Black male who was paralysed by the OPD, because they thought he had some drugs, 5 years ago. Min. Keith Muhammad of the Nation of Islam – who has been a leader in the anti-police terrorism in the Bay Area movement. Hosted by the POCC’s Minister of Information JR of BlockReportRadio.com and the Associate Editor of the SF Bay View Newspaper. There will also be an update on the cases of Mehserle and other police officers involved in the murder of Oscar Grant, as well as the! cases of the Oakland 100, which includes the Minister of Information JR, who is facing a trumped up charge of felony arson.

Thursday, February 12 9:00am BART Board Meeting: NO JUSTICE, NO BART! When: Thu, February 12, 9am – 12pm Where: 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA (map) Description: NO JUSTICE NO BART invites you to join us at the BART Board meeting, as we give BART a piece of our minds. The Board Room is on the third floor. Arrive early to fill out speakers cards and make sure you get in. We will be articulating our demands and giving the BART board a heads up about the storm they are flying into. http:/nojusticenobart.blogspot.com

Friday, February 13 2:00pm Hearing on Gag Order For Mehserle’s Murder Trial (but no known protest planned) When: Fri, February 13, 2pm – 4pm Where: Rene C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St, Oakland, CA? (map) Description: Mehserle is scheduled to return to court for a hearing on a gag order that Judge Jacobson imposed last Friday.

Saturday, February 14 4:30pm Town Hall Meeting (Black Clergy Initiated) When: Sat, February 14, 4:30pm – 7:00pm Where: 807 27th Street, Oakland, CA (map) Description: Town Hall Meeting at Olivet Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. Speakers from the clergy and community organizations. Focus on recalling DA Tom Orloff, taking the fight to Sacramento.

Monday, February 16 5:00pm Vigil For Anita Gay, shot 1 year ago by Berkeley PD. When: Mon, February 16, 5pm – 7pm Where: Ashby BART station, MLK at Ashby, Berkeley CA (map) Description: Called by the Anita Gay Family. Anita Gay was a grandmother shot on her front porch by a lone Berkeley PD officer. Remember Gary King Jr. Jose Luis Buenrostro, Casper Banjo, Jody Woodfox, Oscar Grant, Anita Gay, and countless others. Hold Police Accountable. For more info call: 510-655-7313.

Saturday, February 21 4:30pm Town Hall Meeting (Black Clergy Initiated) When: Sat, February 21, 4:30pm – 7:00pm Where: 807 27th Street, Oakland, CA (map) Description: Town Hall Meeting at Olivet Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. Speakers from the clergy and community organizations. Focus on recalling DA Tom Orloff, taking the fight to Sacramento.

Saturday, March 14 1:00pm Public Tribunal to Investigate the Killing of Oscar Grant (Uhuru Initiated) When: Sat, March 14, 1pm – 3pm Where: Uhuru House, 7911 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland CA (map) Description: Uhuru House Tribunal to put the state on trail for crimes against the Black community! Held at Uhuru House in East Oakland (7911 Macarthur Blvd) More info: oakland@inpdum.org, 510-569-9620

Monday, March 23 All day Peliminary Hearing Scheduled for Mehserle’s Murder Case (no known protest planned) When: Monday, Mar 23, 2009 Where: Rene C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St, Oakland, CA? (map) Description: Mehserle is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing this day, aimed at determining if there’s enough evidence to order him to stand trial. We don’t know the time and the date is probably still tentative.

Credit: No Justice, No BART