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LOCATION:Auditorium\, 12121\, Oakland\, CA\, United States GEO:33.7549005;-116.94813190000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12121\, Oakland\, CA\, Unit ed States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Auditorium:geo:33.7549005,-116.948131 90000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20161028T054500Z DTEND:20161028T094500Z DTSTAMP:20161024T181747Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/concert-2/ SUMMARY:Concert 2 DESCRIPTION:Cras sed orci in sem vehicula mollis. Praesent auctor orci ac r isus rhoncus euismod. Proin condimentum placerat vulputate. Nunc sollicitu din eget augue vel semper. In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Curabitur pha retra venenatis orci\, vel auctor leo mollis sed. Donec tempor sagittis ni bh sed consequat. Sed sem sapien\, maximus vitae eros non\, semper lacinia purus. 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CATEGORIES:Other LOCATION:Test\, Test\, Test\, United States GEO:36.0985258;-79.92266259999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Test\, Test\, United States ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Test:geo:36.0985258,-79.92266259999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170114T200000Z DTEND:20170114T230000Z DTSTAMP:20170111T174849Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/spark-saturday-celebratin g-dr-kings-legacy/ SUMMARY:SPARK SATURDAY: CELEBRATING DR. KING’S LEGACY DESCRIPTION:https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/event/spark-saturday-celebr ating-dr-kings-legacy/ LOCATION:The Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd \, Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States GEO:33.76405500000001;-84.39305109999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd \, Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Center fo r Civil and Human Rights:geo:33.76405500000001,-84.39305109999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170121T190000Z DTEND:20170121T230000Z DTSTAMP:20170111T171919Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/womens-march-oakland/ SUMMARY:Women's March Oakland DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/299394117127175/ CATEGORIES:March LOCATION:9th and Madison Street\, 9th and Madison St\, Oakland\, CA\, Unite d States GEO:37.7980885;-122.2662034 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9th and Madison St\, Oaklan d\, CA\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=9th and Madison Street:g eo:37.7980885,-122.2662034 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170122T200000Z DTEND:20170124T020000Z DTSTAMP:20170119T210633Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/working-as-a-group/ SUMMARY:Working As A Group DESCRIPTION:Join us this weekend to learn how to work as a team! CATEGORIES:Seminar LOCATION:Oakland\, 1234 Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States GEO:37.8100138;-122.29315710000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1234 Street\, Oakland\, CA\ , 94607\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Oakland:geo:37.8100138, -122.29315710000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170212T190000Z DTEND:20170213T000000Z DTSTAMP:20170206T171503Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/the-black-womens-bazaar/ SUMMARY:The Black Women's Bazaar DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\n\nThe Black Women's Bazaar\, hosted by Them People Productions and Ashkenaz\, is a celebration of Black women and their inn umerable contributions to our culture. Our marketplace will feature some o f the most vibrant artisans and crafters from The Bay Area selling everyth ing from jewelry\, clothing\, accessories\, candles\, skincare products\, and more! Vibes will be supplied by The Bay's own DJ Mujie with a concert featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow following at 7pm.\n\nEntry to the marketpl ace (11am-4pm) is FREE. Ashekenaz is always all ages\, so bring the whole family!\n\nTickets for the Georgia Anne Muldrow concert (7pm) are on sale NOW at http://bit.ly/bwbberkeley. CATEGORIES:Other LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United Sta tes GEO:37.8801406;-122.29535240000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1317 San Pablo Ave\, Berkel ey\, CA\, 94702\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ashkenaz:geo:37 .8801406,-122.29535240000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170213T030000Z DTEND:20170213T060000Z DTSTAMP:20170206T171800Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/georgia-anne-muldrow-in-c oncert/ SUMMARY:Georgia Anne Muldrow in Concert DESCRIPTION:The Black Women's Bazaar\, hosted by Them People Productions  and Ashkenaz\, is a celebration of Black women and their innumerable cont ributions to our culture. Our marketplace will feature some of the most vi brant artisans and crafters from The Bay Area selling everything from jewe lry\, clothing\, accessories\, candles\, skincare products\, and more! Vib es will be supplied by The Bay's own DJ Mujie with a concert featuring Ge orgia Anne Muldrow following at 7pm.\n\nEntry to the marketplace (11am-4p m) is FREE.\nTickets for the Georgia Anne Muldrow concert (7pm) are on sal e NOW.\n\n"She’s like Flack\, Nina Simone\, Ella\, she’s something els e. She’s like religion. It’s heavy\, vibrational music. I’ve never h eard a human being sing like this. Her voice is wildly\, finely expressive . It’s so singular. It’s hip-hop\, the way that she approaches it rhyt hmically\, she’s got so many jazz influences. It’s something else and you can just feel it. She’s like J. Dilla\, the legendary producer. She makes her own beats\, she rhymes\, she sings\, and she plays. If people lo ve Amy Winehouse\, they’re going to get their minds blown when they hear  Georgia Anne Muldrow."  - Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) CATEGORIES:Other LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United Sta tes GEO:37.8801406;-122.29535240000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1317 San Pablo Ave\, Berkel ey\, CA\, 94702\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ashkenaz:geo:37 .8801406,-122.29535240000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170216T010000Z DTEND:20170216T030000Z DTSTAMP:20170224T012728Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/holland-knight-black-hist ory-month-celebration-featuring-tekedra-n-mawakana/ SUMMARY:Holland & Knight Black History Month Celebration featuring Tekedra N. Mawakana DESCRIPTION:H&\;K's Black History Month Celebration that I’m organizin g featuring Tekedra N. Mawakana - eBay's Vice President\, Global Governmen t Relations and former Deputy General Counsel of Yahoo and AOL.\n\nFood wi ll be provided by Leilani Bush\, wine will be poured by Paula J. Harrell a nd...it's free! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170220T020000Z DTEND:20170220T050000Z DTSTAMP:20170206T172044Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/the-melanated-youth-excha nge-hosted-by-kev-choice/ SUMMARY:The Melanated Youth Exchange hosted by Kev Choice DESCRIPTION:If Bay Area youth are any indication\, the future of the arts i s shining bright in Oakland! This high-energy event is dedicated to the yo ung people leading by example through hard work\, community involvement\, and the tireless pursuit of their passions. Hosted by hometown hero\, Kev Choice\, and featuring the talents of Kidd Strobe\, the Oakland School for the Arts Chamber Choir\, OSA Vocal Rush\, and The Women of V.I.B.E.\, we ’ll spend the evening learning with and from the best and the brightest in The Bay! School’s out on Monday\, so bring the whole family for an ev ening spent dancing\, singing\, and making friends!\n\n \;\n6pm - Door s Open/Youth Networking (with curated music playing)\n\n6:30pm - Host Intr o and Purpose of Event and Series (A rep from TPP &\; Ashkenaz talk abo ut BHM programming)\n\n6:45pm - Kid Strobe (Turf Dancer presentation)\n\n6 :55pm - Robert Trujillio (Black Illustrator and self published Author Intr o)(*)\n\n7:00pm - OSA Vocal Rush - reknowned A Capella group from Oakland School for the Arts. Three-time ICHSA Champions\n\n7:30pm - The Women of V .I.B.E. - soulful social-justice-rooted performing and vocal ensemble comp rised of five women of color.\n\n7:50pm - OSA Chamber Choir\n\n8:05-9pm - Kev Choice will perform a full band set blend of Jazz\, Hip-Hop\, Soul\, T rap\, &\; more with a powerful message. CATEGORIES:Other LOCATION:Ashkenaz\, 1317 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United Sta tes GEO:37.8801406;-122.29535240000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1317 San Pablo Ave\, Berkel ey\, CA\, 94702\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ashkenaz:geo:37 .8801406,-122.29535240000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170224T020000Z DTEND:20170224T040000Z DTSTAMP:20170224T012422Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/klnacccmcp-black-history- month-celebration/ SUMMARY:KLN/ACC/CMCP Black History Month Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join KLN Consulting Group\, Association for Corporate Co unsel/SF Bay Chapter\, and the California Minority Counsel Program for our annual BHM Celebration. This panel discussion will address the potential impact of the new Presidential administration and new political environmen t particularly on Black attorneys in law firms\, in-house and in the publi c.\n\n \;\n\nIt features: Aileen Casanave\, Deputy General Counsel\, J iff\, Inc.\, Paul Henderson Deputy Chief of Staff\, Public Safety at City and County of San Francisco\, Wilson K. White\, Senior Counsel Public Poli cy &\; Gov't Relations\, Google\, and Warrington Parker.\n\nTo attend\, please visit http://www.cmcp.org/events/event_details.asp?legacy=1&\;i d=916520 LOCATION:Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP\, 405 Howard St\, San Francisc o\, CA 94105\, USA\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States GEO:37.7885335;-122.39506870000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=405 Howard St\, San Francis co\, CA 94105\, USA\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States;X-APPLE-R ADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP:geo:37.7885335,-122. 39506870000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170312T030000Z DTEND:20170313T050000Z DTSTAMP:20170303T225150Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/test-3/ SUMMARY:Test DESCRIPTION:Issa party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170320 DTSTAMP:20170224T012453Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/onyx-and-family-wellness- groups-2nd-annual-tahoe-trip/ SUMMARY:Onyx and Family Wellness Group's 2nd Annual Tahoe Trip DESCRIPTION:We are heading out to the slopes this year and we invite you to join us for an amazing weekend of skiing/snowboarding\, hanging out and r elaxing in beautiful South Lake Tahoe.\n\nThis trip is in partnership with Oynx and Family Wellness Group.\n\nFor more details and to reserve your s pot\, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onyx-family-wellness-annua l-tahoe-trip-tickets-31894275637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170331T080000Z DTEND:20170331T080000Z DTSTAMP:20170324T232303Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/painting-at-protest/ SUMMARY:painting at protest DESCRIPTION:we out here CATEGORIES:Fundraiser LOCATION:afsd\, afs\, oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States GEO:37.7990143;-122.28570020000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=afs\, oakland\, CA\, 94607\ , United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=afsd:geo:37.7990143,-122.285700 20000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170407T023000Z DTEND:20170407T023000Z DTSTAMP:20170315T202732Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/it-takes-a-village-nation -launch-party/ SUMMARY:It Takes A Village Nation Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of celebration and community building to ho nor the launch of It Takes A Village Nation!\nIt Takes A Village Nation is a NEW social platform where like-minded activists\, creatives\, and commu nity focused organizers can create meaningful connections\, instantly.\n\n What to expect at the event\n\nFirst of all\, it's a celebration! In addit ion to musical performances\, live art\, and raffles\, you can expect an e vening full of bright minds eager to make new connections.\n\n\nYou'll als o get an official introduction to the ITAVN platform\, given by our specia l guest speakers\, who will share how they use this unique tool to connect with local community leaders\, discover opportunities for collaboration\, and build their social justice initiatives.\n\nThis event will be fun\, e nergizing\, and groundbreaking in the strides for social justice collabora tion. We'd love for you to be a part of it.\n\nTo be notified of official launch date prior to event\, sign up for our mailing list at www.ittakesav illagenation.com\n\nFor more information\, questions\, or opportunities fo r collaboration\, please send inquiries toteam@ittakesavillagenation.com\n \nTo donate to It Takes A Village Nation visit: http://bit.ly/support-ITAV N CATEGORIES:Networking Event LOCATION:The Greenlining Institute\, 360 14th Street \, Oakland\, Ca\, 9461 2\, United States GEO:37.8035159;-122.26910609999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=360 14th Street \, Oakland\ , Ca\, 94612\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Greenlining In stitute:geo:37.8035159,-122.26910609999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170409T180000Z DTEND:20170410T010000Z DTSTAMP:20170402T001126Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/core-values-for-trans-wom en-of-color/ SUMMARY:Core Values for Trans Women of Color DESCRIPTION:Now is a really great time to get active with community buildin g. Barely 3 months into the year 10 trans people (9 out of them being tran s women of color\, of whom 8 were black) have been killed in the US. If yo u don’t fight for trans women\, especially trans women of color\, you fi ght for no women. There are many things we can do\; for those of you who a re new to this type of organizing\, here is an article listing 24 actions you can take to support the survival of trans women of color:\nhttps://www .autostraddle.com/24-actions-you-need-to-take-to-help-trans-women-of-color -survive-300526/\n\nNext Sunday\, April 9\, come and get your workout on w ith YESbodies in support of the trans and gender nonconforming community! We are doing a fundraiser day of 2 core workouts\; class is @10am-11am and again @4pm-5pm. The classes are identical\, attend the one that fits your schedule!\n\nAll bodies and levels welcome\, no previous experience requi red and modifications offered for all exercises. Suggested donation $10-$1 0\,000. All proceeds go to Transgender\, Gender Variant\, and Intersex Jus tice Project (TGIJP)\, website: http://www.tgijp.org/\n\nNewEthic is wheel chair accessible and restroom is gender neutral.\nMore info about YESbodie s here: www.yesbodies.space ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/wp-content /uploads/2017/04/YESbodies_fists_700.jpg CATEGORIES:Fundraiser LOCATION:NewEthic Strength and Conditioning\, 606 E 11St\, Oakland\, CA\, 9 4606\, United States GEO:37.7935316;-122.25475269999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=606 E 11St\, Oakland\, CA\, 94606\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=NewEthic Strength and Co nditioning:geo:37.7935316,-122.25475269999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170513T190000Z DTEND:20170515T020000Z DTSTAMP:20170119T210452Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/304/ SUMMARY:NOLA Veggie Fest DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate all things veggie….N’Awlins style! \n\nOur Fest offers something for everyone and all are welcome: chefs\, se niors\, vegans\, students\, omnivores\, flexitarians\, foodies\, green con sumers and anyone interested in eating great food. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/wp-content /uploads/2017/01/nola-veggie-fest.jpg CATEGORIES:Fundraiser LOCATION:The Kingsley House\, 1600 Constance St.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\ , 70130\, United States GEO:29.931909;-90.07127880000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1600 Constance St.\, New Or leans\, Louisiana\, 70130\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The K ingsley House:geo:29.931909,-90.07127880000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170518T200000Z DTEND:20170518T210000Z DTSTAMP:20170328T080432Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/diversity-inclusion-train ing/ SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion Training DESCRIPTION:The Office of Diversity and Outreach training series will stren gthen your understanding around foundations of diversity. We will review c oncepts of bias and micro aggressions\, and present Cultural Humility as a framework to support equity and inclusion.\n\nBring your lunch and learn! After the presentation there will be time for Q&\;A.\n\nPresenter: Don ald Woodson CATEGORIES:Workshop LOCATION:UCSF Mission Center Building\, UCSF Mission Center Building\, UCSF Mission Center Building\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94143\, United States GEO:37.7674387;-122.41534769999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UCSF Mission Center Buildin g\, UCSF Mission Center Building\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94143\, United Sta tes;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=UCSF Mission Center Building:geo:37.7674387 ,-122.41534769999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170521T190000Z DTEND:20170521T200000Z DTSTAMP:20170518T020637Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/surj-human-billboard-blac k-lives-matter/ SUMMARY:SURJ Human Billboard: Black Lives Matter! DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us\, rain or shine\, to call attention to racial injusti ce and demonstrate solidarity!\n\nThroughout the East Bay and nationally\, folks have been creating "Human Billboards" - holding signs and making vi sible our support for the Movement for Black Lives and communities targete d by Trump. These gatherings are a simple yet effective way of channeling anger and sadness over injustice into collective action and solidarity.\n\ nFor those of us who are white\, it's a way to express a unified voice in opposition to Trump and the white nationalist\, transphobic\, sexist polit ics he represents\, and to commit to ending white silence and visibly supp orting racial justice.\n\nFor all of us\, it's a concrete way to put our h eart and soul into action. It's being in community with each other\, to sh are with like-minded people a belief that a loving\, humane\, compassionat e world is possible\, and to take a small step towards making that happen. \n\nIf you've been wanting to get more involved\, this event is a great wa y to take action\, meet people and gain further connections in the communi ty we're building. Bring a sign - here are some ideas for messaging:\n\nWi ll you show up for racial justice?\nBlack Lives Matter!\nSolidarity with B lack and POC Trans Women!\nNo Deportations! No Border Walls!\nEnd Displace ment of Black and Brown communities!\nSolidarity with Undocumented Migrant s!\nSolidarity with Queer and Trans People of Color!\nWe Support Black Wom xn!\nWe Support Our Muslim Neighbors!\nWill you fight against Islamophobia ?\n\nQuestions? Contact mobilization@surjbayarea.org\nRSVP here: http://ww w.surjbayarea.org/human_billboard_2Causes\n CATEGORIES:Action LOCATION:Temescal Farmers' Market\, 5300 Claremont Ave\, Oakland\, Californ ia 94618\, Oakland\, United States GEO:37.8396208;-122.25970770000004 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5300 Claremont Ave\, Oaklan d\, California 94618\, Oakland\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Temescal Farmers' Market:geo:37.8396208,-122.25970770000004 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170521T203000Z DTEND:20170521T214500Z DTSTAMP:20170518T021127Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/on-inequality-judith-butl er-and-angela-davis-in-conversation/ SUMMARY:On Inequality: Judith Butler and Angela Davis in Conversation DESCRIPTION:JUDITH BUTLER is the Maxine Elliot Professor at the University of California\, Berkeley where she teaches comparative literature and crit ical theory. She is the author of several books\, including Gender Trouble \, Precarious Life\, Frames of War\, and Notes Toward a Performative Theor y of Assembly. She has co-edited with Zeynep Gambetti and Leticia Sabsay a volume entitled Vulnerability in Resistance (Duke University Press\, 2016 ). Butler is currently a board member of the Center for Constitutional Rig hts in New York City and serves on the international board of the Jenin Fr eedom Theatre in Palestine. She co-directs the International Consortium of Critical Theory Programs funded by the Mellon Foundation.\n\nANGELA Y. DA VIS is Distinguished Professor Emerita in theDepartments of History of Con sciousness and Feminist Studies at the University of California\, Santa Cr uz. Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous journals and antholo gies\, and she is the author of nine books\, including Angela Davis: An Au tobiography\; Women\, Race\, and Class\; Blues Legacies and Black Feminism : Gertrude "Ma" Rainey\, Bessie Smith\, and Billie Holiday\; The Angela Y. Davis Reader\; Are Prisons Obsolete?\; The Meaning of Freedom: And Other Difficult Dialogues\; and a new edition of Narrative of the Life of Freder ick Douglass. Committed to prisoners’ rights\, Davis is a founding membe r of Critical Resistance\, a national organization dedicated to the disman tling of the prison industrial complex. Internationally\, she is affiliate d with Sisters Inside\, an abolitionist organization based in Queensland\, Australia that works in solidarity with women in prison.\n\nRAMONA NADDAF F (moderator) is Associate Professor of Rhetoric at UC Berkeley and a dire ctor and editor of Zone Books. She has written on literary censorship\, ar tistic collaborations\, and music torture and is the author of The Exile o f the Poets: The Production of Censorship in Plato’s Republic.\n\n*This panel will have two ASL interpretors present. All Oakland Book Festival pa nels are wheelchair accesible. CATEGORIES:Other LOCATION:Oakland City Hall\, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza\, Oakland\, United States GEO:37.8053204;-122.27254440000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Frank Ogawa Plaza\, Oakla nd\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Oakland City Hall:geo:37.805 3204,-122.27254440000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170602T030000Z DTEND:20170602T043000Z DTSTAMP:20170518T020143Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/resistance-mixtape-volume -1/ SUMMARY:Resistance Mixtape\, Volume 1 DESCRIPTION:Resistance Mixtape\, Volume 1\, brings together Bay Area activi sts and artists for an evening of performance\, storytelling\, history\, a nd inspiration.\n\nJoin movement elders and activist musicians\, poets and organizers — and discover ways to plug in to the resistance. Performers and presenters include Joti Singh\, Pam Tau Lee\, Zakia Afrin\, Zahra Bil loo\, and Rupert Estanislao.\n\nThis event is curated by Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee of the Berkeley South Asian Radical History Walking To ur. CATEGORIES:Networking Event LOCATION:Asian Art Museum\, 200 Larkin St\, San Francisco\, United States GEO:37.7802559;-122.41605249999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 Larkin St\, San Francis co\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Asian Art Museum:geo:37.7802 559,-122.41605249999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170615T080000Z DTEND:20170618T080000Z DTSTAMP:20170111T174653Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/6th-national-conference-o n-community-and-restorative-justice/ SUMMARY:6th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice DESCRIPTION:http://www.nacrj.org/2017-conference/conference/2017/6th-nation al-conference-on-community-and-restorative-justice LOCATION:Marriott Oakland City Center\, 1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 9460 7\, United States GEO:37.8021736;-122.27291709999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, C A\, 94607\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Marriott Oakland City Center:geo:37.8021736,-122.27291709999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170803T020000Z DTEND:20170803T033000Z DTSTAMP:20170802T220541Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/barbara-lee-town-hall-2/ SUMMARY:Barbara Lee Town Hall DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear Friend\,\n\nPlease join me on Wednesday evening for my African American town hall.\n\nA lot has happened since Donald Trump has become president. In the past few months\, we’v e seen exactly what the African American community has to lose. The truth of the matter is that we have decades of progress at stake.\n\nI believe t hat in all of his regressive policies -- on civil rights\, health care\, education\, voting rights\, environmental justice -- the president is end angering our communities and cementing institutional racism.\n\nIt’s up to us to shed a light on these injustices.\n\nI’ve invited special guest Marc Morial\, President of the National Urban League\, to join me for my community forum to discuss the persistence and resilience of the African American community. And I hope you will join me too.\n\nWhere: Phillip Re eder Performing Arts Center at Castlemont High School\, 8601 MacArthur Blv d.\, Oakland\, CA 94605\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 2nd\, 6:00 pm – 7:3 0 pm\n\nSpeakers: Congresswoman Barbara Lee\, National Urban League Presi dent Marc Morial\, and members of our community\n\nI will not let hate an d discrimination prevail. I hope you and your family will participate in t his critical discussion. For more information and to RSVP\, please click h ere.\n\nTake care\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Meeting LOCATION:Castlemont High School\, 8601 MacArthur\, oakland\, ca\, 94605\, e ast Oakland\, United States GEO:37.7591887;-122.16408619999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8601 MacArthur\, oakland\, ca\, 94605\, east Oakland\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Castl emont High School:geo:37.7591887,-122.16408619999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20170916T173000Z DTEND:20170917T003000Z DTSTAMP:20170816T052951Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/healing-black-lives-a-day -of-renewal-for-activists-of-african-descent/ SUMMARY:Healing Black Lives: A Day of Renewal for Activists of African Desc ent DESCRIPTION:Join OneLife Institute on Saturday\, Sept. 16th for a special d ay of healing and renewal for Activists of African Descent.\n\n• Practic es for sustainability\, resilience\, and spiritual well-being\n• Free mi ni-sessions with healing practitioners\n• Community connection and suppo rt\n• Finding strength in ourselves and one another\n• Sharing hopes a nd visions\n• Gathering in sacred space\n\nFacilitated by Rev. Kamal Has san and Leah Kimble-Price LMFT.\n\nPlease bring a dish to share for our po tluck lunch\, a re-fillable water bottle (we will have filtered water avai lable for you)\, a journal or notebook\, and anything you need to be comfo rtable for the day.\n\nPlease RSVP to: onelife@onelifeinstitute.org\nAdmis sion is sliding scale ($35-100)\, with scholarships available and no one e ver turned away for lack of funds.\n\nLake Merritt United Methodist Church sits between Lakeshore Ave and 1st Ave. The "front" address is 1330 Lakes hore Ave\, right on the lake (near the 12th St end). There is another entr ance at the "back" of the building at 1255 - 1st Ave. There is a small par king lot at the back of the building (1st Ave)\, and street parking by the lake and nearby neighborhood. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS -- some s treet parking is 2 or 3 hours only. Some is unlimited.\n\nCarpooling and p ublic transit are encouraged. The closest BART station is Lake Merritt (ab out 1/2 mile away)\, and several AC transit routes stop right by the 1st A ve entrance at 1st Ave &\; International.\n\n** PLEASE RESPECT THIS AS A SPACE FOR BLACK COMMUNITY ** THANK YOU ** We have other retreats and wor kshops open to all.\n\nRSVP:  onelife@onelifeinstitute.org\nFB:  www.fac ebook.com/events/505662966449604\n\n\nLearn more about OneLife: www.onelif einstitute.org\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/wp-content /uploads/2017/08/kente-gyenyame-crop.jpg CATEGORIES:Workshop LOCATION:Lake Merritt United Methodist Church\, 1330 Lakeshore Ave.\, Oakla nd\, CA\, 94606\, United States GEO:37.7991456;-122.25797460000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1330 Lakeshore Ave.\, Oakla nd\, CA\, 94606\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lake Merritt Un ited Methodist Church:geo:37.7991456,-122.25797460000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20180110T010000Z DTEND:20180110T030000Z DTSTAMP:20171213T014605Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/theres-another-way-social -justice-happy-hour/ SUMMARY:There's Another Way: Social Justice Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Working toward equity can feel disheartening\, frustrating\, an d isolating. At the National Equity Project\, we believe there’s another way to do this work—a way that connects and sustains ourselves and our communities.\n\nOur There’s Another Way event series aims to build com munity among equity-focused leaders rooted in connection\, inspiration\, h onoring multiple perspectives\, and collectively reimagining what’s poss ible for all.\n\nAfter a successful Social Justice Happy Hour in the fall of 2016\, we're bringing you another at the beginning of 2018. Join us to connect with equity-focused educators and leaders of all kinds! As we hap pily bid farewell to 2017\, and embark on a new year in post-45 America\, we are inviting social-justice-minded folks together to build community\, make meaningful connections\, laugh\, re-energize\, and remind ourselves a nd each other that we are not alone!\n\nOn Tuesday\, January 9\, from 5-7p m\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet people doing a wide variety of e quity-focused work\; reflect on what matters to you and hear the same from others\; give and get ideas and resources to inspire your work\; enjoy a little music and entertainment\; and eat some treats with a glass of wine or beer. We would love to see new faces and old friends come together to i nspire each other’s spirits and work for social justice in our schools a nd communities.\n\nVisit the eventbrite to register! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/wp-content /uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-12-at-5.30.46-PM-1.png CATEGORIES:Networking Event LOCATION:National Equity Project\, 1720 Broadway\, 4th Floor\, Oakland\, Ca lifornia\, 94612\, United States GEO:37.806853;-122.2691537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1720 Broadway\, 4th Floor\, Oakland\, California\, 94612\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=N ational Equity Project:geo:37.806853,-122.2691537 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20180909T100000Z DTEND:20180909T100000Z DTSTAMP:20180909T170548Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/test-1/ SUMMARY:Test #1 DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Fundraiser LOCATION:Somar\, 1727 Telegraph\, Oakland \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1727 Telegraph\, Oakland \, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Somar:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@ittakesavillagenation.com DTSTART:20181117T020000Z DTEND:20181117T050000Z DTSTAMP:20180912T133242Z URL:https://www.ittakesavillagenation.com/events/a-night-in-bold-2018-cele brating-a-year-in-social-justice-storytelling/ SUMMARY:A Night in Bold 2018: Celebrating a Year in Social Justice Storytel ling DESCRIPTION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-in-bold-2018-celebrating-a -year-in-social-justice-storytelling-tickets-48893044412?aff=ebdssbdestsea rch CATEGORIES:Other LOCATION:The Green Room\, 401 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=401 Van Ness Avenue\, San F rancisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Gree n Room:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR