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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us this September to write, connect and show love to our community inside. Another #MailNight in the books! Our next Prison Mail Night will be virtual on Monday, Nov 16th If you or a loved one needs resources, email us comms@ellabakercenter.org
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
SHOW UP FOR DORTELL! ✊🏾❤️‍🔥 Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 PM, we’re coming together virtually for a FREE DORTELL Power Hour to push for the commutation of EBC Inside Policy Fellow alum Dortell Williams and help bring him HOME. 🔗 actionnetwork.org/events/free-dorte… #FREEDORTELL
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Free Dortell Power Hour
Join us for a virtual FREE DORTELL Power Hour on Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. to support the commutation of EBC Inside Policy Fellow alum Dortell Williams. Together, we will urge Governor News...
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our community showed OUT for #EBC30 Rooted & Rising! Get into these looks! 😮‍💨✨💛 Stay tuned for more recaps from our 30th anniversary event 🥰 #EllaBakerCenter #RootedAndRising #FitCheck
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Oakland, we’re celebrating 30 years of EBC with THEE Chaney Turner as our host for the evening✨ Join us in joy as we honor our legacy and the work still ahead on September 16th! 🎟 Get tickets: bit.ly/EBC30AC *DM us for community ticket option #EllaBakerCenter #EBC30
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We’re celebrating 30 years of EBC with a live performance by @Goapele ✨ Join us for an evening filled with food, music, art and joy as we honor our legacy & the work still ahead. 🎟 bit.ly/EBC30AC *Community pricing available, DM for more info. #EllaBakerCenter #EBC30
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Happy Holidays ❤️ We’re holding our community close this season 🫂, especially those impacted by mass incarceration, state violence, and systemic harm. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or simply enjoying winter, we hope this time brings you lots of rest and joy.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Happy Birthday to our namesake, Ella Baker 🥳💛 Ella’s legacy of leadership, activism, and deep love for community lives on within us at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. ✊🏾
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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 15/08/2025
#AB468 is a distraction exploiting the #LAfires. It increases penalties in our communities & doesn't invest in fire preparedness or $ assistance to fire victims. Urge #CAleg to prioritize #PreparednessOverPunishment and reject #AB468! ‪Take Action: bit.ly/oppose-ab468 @ellabakercenter.bsky.social
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Preparedness over Punishment - Oppose AB 468 (Gabriel)
As millions of California residents still reel from the devastating wildfires in LA, some lawmakers are using precious time and resources to increase crimes and penalties on our communities. Fire vict...
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Felony Murder Elimination Project @endfelonymurder.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Our friends at the @ellabakercenter.bsky.social in Oakland are hosting an open house, inviting movement-aligned organizers, nonprofits, and community groups to connect, tour their space and explore rental opportunities. When: Thursday August 21st, 530p-8p PT fmeproject.org/open-doors-s...
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Open Doors, Shared Futures - Ella Baker Center Event - Felony Murder Elimination Project
Organizing and engaging in protests and actions can be incredibly empowering, connecting and moving. And, it can also be exhausting, scary, isolating, and at times, even traumatizing. If you are a per...
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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon @replsimon.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Saturday, I joined the @ellabakercenter.bsky.social & @amikamota.bsky.social from Sister Warriors in Oakland for a community conversation. We talked about how we can build the future we deserve, support our communtities during hard times, & make transformative change through policy and organizing.
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Felony Murder Elimination Project @endfelonymurder.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The @ellabakercenter.bsky.social hosts a virtual mail night where attendees respond to letters from incarcerated people. The next event is Monday 7/21 530p-730p PT. Virtual mail events work to build community and provide support to those inside prisons and jails. bit.ly/469RDe1
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July 21st - Join the Ella Baker Center for Virtual Mail Night
Ella Baker Center hosts a virtual mail night where attendees respond to letters from incarcerated people. The next event is Monday July 21st,530p-730p PT.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Join us TONIGHT, July 21st from 5:30–7:30 PM for a virtual community gathering where we respond to letters from incarcerated people across California and beyond. RSVP now: : bit.ly/MAILNIGHT721 #EllaBakerCenter #EBCMailNight
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Celebrate Juneteenth with us! 🤎🍻 We’re partnering with @oaklandunitedbeerworks to honor Black freedom and raise funds for the fight ahead. 💥 $1 from every beer, wine & cider sold will supports the EBC’s work. 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/EBCxOUB19
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EBC Happy Hour at Two Pitchers Brewing Company
Our friends at Two Pitchers in Oakland are hosting an exciting fundraiser for the Ella Baker Center in honor of Black History Month. They will donate $1 from each delicious hot toddy sold to support E...
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Join us for our next Movement Builders Circle (formerly known as the General Membership Meeting) on May 14th, this is a safe space to connect with community, hear updates on our work, and organize. Let’s build together & move towards a liberated future! 🙌🏾 RSVP 🔗 bit.ly/EBCMembers514
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Meet Kanoa Harris-Pendang, one of our 2025 Inside Fellows! A proud LGBTQIA+ advocate, Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, and Managing Editor of The Paper Trail, Kanoa brings heart to everything he does. Let’s welcome him as he helps shape policy from the inside ✊🏾
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
2 DAYS AWAY! 📣 Join us for the California Racial Justice Act 5th Anniversary Webinar as we celebrate 5 years since the passage of this powerful law! We'll reflect on its impact, share key updates, and look ahead to what's next. 📲 Register now: bit.ly/RJA5YEARS
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of James Bell. 🙏🏾 James dedicated his life to advancing the rights of communities of color across the globe, dismantling racial disparities in the juvenile justice system, & uplifting our young people. His legacy lives on! RIP James Bell. 🕊️
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Celebrate the 5-Year Anniversary of the Racial Justice Act with us on 4/16 from 12–1:15 PM! 👩🏾‍💻📷 This webinar will highlight the law’s impact, share important updates on its implementation & give a glimpse into what’s ahead with RJA 5.0. 🔗:http://bit.ly/RJA5YEARS
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Our fundraiser at #TwoPitchersBrewery was a wholeeee vibe! We connected, laughed, learned, sipped on hot toddy’s and even hopped on the og nintendo to play some video games! We left feeling inspired and energized! 🙌🏾 Make sure y'all show them some love: TwoPitchers.com
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Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) @curbprisons.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
📣 Join us in taking action to support AB 622 (Kalra) TODAY! 📲 Submitting a letter takes less than 5 minutes: bit.ly/AB622-asmps-letter 💡AB 622 would help end unnecessary parole reentry delays, reduce wasteful spending, and support rehabilitative efforts inside.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Right now, incarcerated folks in CA’s county jails & juvenile detention facilities are often denied access to basic hygiene products like soap, simply because they can’t afford them. Some facilities even withhold hygiene products as punishment or limit who qualifies for free supplies. 1/7
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Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) @curbprisons.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
New Letters! Start your week off with some advocacy for #CareNotCages! Over 3,809 letters submitted so far! Take quick action here: curb.salsalabs.org/Feb2025 #CloseCAPrisons #Housing #PublicDefenders #Healthcare #Education #PeopleOverPrisons
Dark blue background with large white block letter text that reads “2025 California Budget Hearings” with gold highlighted text reading "All New letters," description of action in smaller white text below (also described in caption copy). below this includes block letters that read “Send a letter & take action” and below this is a darker blue footer that has the link to the action in white text and the teal curb logo on the left and the blue and pink b2sl logo on the right.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We’re excited to introduce our 2025 Inside/Outside Policy Fellows 🥳 Meet our Inside Fellow, Jessie Milo & Kanoa-Harris Pendang and our Outside Fellow, Barbara Chavez 🤎
A graphic with a green and yellow background featuring bold white text that reads, 'MEET OUR 2025 INSIDE/OUTSIDE FELLOWS.' The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights logo is displayed at the top. Below, three headshots of the fellows are aligned horizontally:

Barbara Chavez (Outside Fellow): A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and gold earrings, smiling confidently against a light-colored background.
Kanoa Harris-Pendang (Inside Fellow): A man with a shaved head, wearing a gray shirt, smiling warmly in front of a gray wall.
Jessie Milo (Inside Fellow): A man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a white tank top, smiling against a darker indoor background.
At the bottom, white text reads, 'LEARN MORE:' followed by a URL: ELLABAKERCENTER.ORG/POLICY/INSIDEOUTSIDE-FELLOWSHIP/.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
WE’RE HIRING a Policy Director! 🌱 This is a full-time role responsible for leading EBC’s state-level policy work, developing and supporting legislative campaigns in coordination with staff, consultants, lobbyists, and impacted leaders. Apply today: ellabakercenter.org/careers/
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Amika Mota of Sister Warriors Freedom shares her firsthand experience, exposing how California relies on prison labor while refusing to recognize the humanity of incarcerated folks. Read more at @teenvogue.com: bit.ly/4b6G2gf #carenotcages
A graphic featuring a silhouette of a firefighter against a smoky, red-tinted background. The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights logo is in the top left corner. The 'Teen Vogue' logo appears in a white text box near the top left.

Below, a beige text box with a red border contains a quote in black text:
'This year, less than two months after California voters chose to uphold slavery, incarcerated people answered the call to run in and save our beloved and iconic city from roaring fires.'

The quote is attributed to 'Amika Mota' in bold red text at the bottom of the box.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Meet Pecolia Manigo, Political Director at Oakland Rising. A dedicated mama of three and a true Bay baby repping the town & the city. 1/4
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Join us TONIGHT for a powerful evening celebrating Black Futures Month & Black liberation! Pull up for community, creativity & culture with a special performance by SōLauren. 🤎✊🏾 New Member Orientation : bit.ly/NMOBF25 Celebration Registration: bit.ly/EBC25BOP
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Super excited for this!
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Dean Spade @deanspade.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
I'll be in Oakland doing two events next Sunday March 2nd! The first is in-person and online w/ @ellabakercenter.bsky.social at Restore Oakland from 1pm-2:30pm. Register for in-person: actionnetwork.org/events/book-... Register for virtual attendance: actionnetwork.org/events/virtu...
Event graphic with a big picture of Dean Spade, mustached trans man with a blue button-up and big smile, against a beige/white background. To the left, is the cover of Love in a F*cked Up World and event info included in the caption. The event description text reads, "Join the Ella Baker Center for a powerful conversation with Dean Spade and fellow movement partners. Together, we'll explore practical ways to strengthen our communities and take action beyond traditional institutions."
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
As part of the ACDA Accountability Table, we remain committed to pushing for policies that reflect the values of the community and holding the DA’s office accountable. We will be watching closely to see how this new leadership impacts our people.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Happy Black History Month! 🤎 Black history is not confined to February. It's living, breathing and evolving every single day. Here at EBC we are committed to reflecting on past revolutionaries, uplifting present-day changemakers & inspiring future generations. 🎨 by @nuvisualz
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Sevan Wonders @sevan-wonders.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Thanks @ellabakercenter.bsky.social these are really helpful.
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ellabakercenter.bsky.social @ellabakercenter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
WE'RE HIRING a Development Assistant! 🌱 The Development Assistant is a full-time role responsible for providing self-directed & administrative support to our Development Department at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. Apply today: ellabakerchr.bamboohr.com/careers/61
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