by FIAEB | Apr 5, 2022 | News
As we celebrate the great legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was fatally shot and assassinated on April 4th, 1968, on the balcony outside of the second story floor of his room a the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, as he was standing in solidarity...
by FIAEB | Mar 31, 2022 | News
At the 2022 Annual Meeting of Faith In Action East Bay four outgoing board members Alonzo Fuller, Michelle Hayes (Belong Circle, Richmond), Janice Taylor (Imani Community Church) and Pastor Matt Prinz (First Presbyterian Church, Oakland) were recognized for their work...
by FIAEB | Mar 25, 2022 | News
On Tuesday, March 22, the Oakland Police Department held a press conference in which they renewed their commitment to the Ceasefire strategy. Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Co-Chair of Faith in Action East Bay...
by FIAEB | Mar 14, 2022 | News
A crucial AC BOS Public Protection Committee meeting on Oversight of the Sheriff and the Jail, with subpoena power, via AB1185 implementation takes place this Thursday at 2pm. (zoom info below) The county’s consultant on justice reform, former AC Probation Chief...
by FIAEB | Mar 7, 2022 | News
On Friday, March 4, 2022, youth of Oakland led a Ceasefire Night Walk to bring peace to our streets. Much gratitude to Bruce Lescher of Pro Bono Photo as well as John Brockett for these pictures!
by FIAEB | Feb 28, 2022 | News
Ten cameras have been installed at illegal dumping hot spots. Footage will be used to build cases against offenders, with fines up to $1,000 per day. Oakland, CA – The City of Oakland announced Friday a major step forward in the work to hold illegal dumping...
by FIAEB | Feb 25, 2022 | News
Oakland, CA — Twenty-three faith leaders issued a plea to the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Monday, February 28, calling for a pause on the school closures and mergers so that an equity analysis centered on Black and Brown Oakland children can be...
by FIAEB | Feb 17, 2022 | News
6 p.m. Friday, March 4 at St. Patrick’s Parish Oakland youth will lead a march to raise awareness about gun violence in our city. All ages welcome! INFO: FIAEB Organizer Alba Hernandez, 510-755-5101, alba@fiaeastbay.org#MarchForthOakland #SilencetheViolence...
by FIAEB | Jan 27, 2022 | News
How in six weeks a group of complete strangers created a community through a Belong Circle and then began organizing on behalf of the unhoused community of Rydin Road. Lea is the executive director of Collaborising. Lea Murray has a lot on her plate. As the executive...
