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Please RSVP Here ( https://luma.com/ur58nz6v ) for More Details on the 2026 San Francisco Gubernatorial Debate being hosted on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the historic Bayview Opera House.

Tonight, we celebrate a breakthrough.   With the passage of Proposition 50, California has taken a bold step toward a more inclusive democracy. Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership in recognizing redistricting as a tool for justice helped pave the way for this historic moment. His vision made it possible to rebalance power mid-census, responding to the growing call from communities who have felt sidelined in critical policy decisions.   At Black Action Alliance (BAA), we were p

BAA stands firmly with our friends and allies at BWOPA and the NAACP in supporting Yes on Prop 50.   Democracy in Action is when the people who pay into the Federal government receive a return on their investment with funding for Healthcare, Education and Public Infrastructure.   These are all fundamental parts of a society, nation, state, city and community.   Vote Yes on 50, Vote Yes on Democracy. @GavinNewsom @BWOPATILE @OAKLANDNAACP

📢 The Time to Act is NOW: Vote YES on Prop 50! 🗳️ The momentum is undeniable! From the inspiring power we witnessed at Acts Full Gospel to the strong turnout by the NAACP Oakland Chapter, our community is mobilized and ready to make history. Black Action Alliance is calling on every person of good faith to step up and seize this moment to fortify our democracy.   Acts Full Gospel Calling on the Main Line!   BAA Present and In The Building to Worship and Spread the Good News

Photo: Bryan McCray Bryan McCray, an Oakland native and current senior at San Jose State University, is pursuing a degree in political science with a focus on community advocacy and enhancing quality of life for people of all backgrounds. A graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Alameda, Bryan served in student government and has continued his leadership journey at San Jose State.    He currently serves as President of the Epsilon Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, In

BAA and the broader Bay Area stand in solidarity with immigrant communities—our neighbors, fellow school families, and colleagues—who are being threatened by potential National Guard and ICE raid surges. We view these potential raids as calculated assaults designed to fracture our communities, sending shockwaves of fear through our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Even legal residents and citizens have been wrongfully swept up in their dragnet. As a result, children ar

On a night that will be remembered as a pivotal moment in Oakland’s ongoing struggle to reclaim its safety and stability, the Oakland City Council delivered a resounding message: accountability matters, and the status quo is no longer acceptable. By a unanimous vote of 7-0 (with one council member excused), the council rejected the automatic reconfirmation of two commissioners from the Oakland Civilian Police Commission—a decision that reverberates far beyond the chambers of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date : October 17, 2025  Contact : Black Action Alliance  Email :  info@blackactionalliance.org Website :  www.blackactionalliance.org   ( OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA ) — Today, Black Action Alliance had the opportunity to join the team at KIQI 1010AM Oakland for a powerful conversation about public safety in Oakland, CA....where we are struggling with a deep and urgent public safety crisis following the abrupt departure of Chief Mitchell.   What’s unfolding is

Pictured left to right: Reverend Devon Crawford (Third Baptist Church, San Francisco), Gordon Greenwood (Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood), Sinclair Ridley-Thomas (Black Action Alliance), and Harry Johnson (OAACC Board Member, Google). OCTOBER 17, 2025 (OAKLAND, CA) Black Action Alliance was honored to attend the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Luncheon yesterday in Jack London Square. OAACC uplifts the civic contributions of Black business leaders across g

Black Action Alliance Urges Swift Action by City of Oakland Leadership to Appoint Former Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, to Chief of the...

BAA launched in January 2025 to strengthen Black political engagement in the City of Oakland. BAA 2.0 expands that mission through...

The Oakland Police Department’s recent change to its pursuit policy is a welcome and necessary step toward restoring public safety....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2025 Contact:  Black Action Alliance Email:   info@blackactionalliance.org Website:  ...

The Alameda County Office of Education’s (ACOE) review of Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is unequivocal: urgent action is...

A big thank you to everyone who made Juneteenth a success this year in Oakland.

This article from Empower Oakland offers a perspective regarding the structural issues that can be addressed by City Leaders during the budget negotiations to set Oakland, CA on a course for sustainability.

BAA was honored to celebrate the graduation of African and African American students from Peralta Community Colleges this weekend at...

Black Action Alliance Congratulates Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee and Honors Loren Taylor’s Inspiring Campaign

Many thanks to @lorenmtaylor  and @BarbaraLee_CA for attending and delivering the most comprehensive vision of their respective...

Come learn more about the candidates running to lead our city in this critical time. The BAA has partnered with a number of other civic...