no volume in the film

Please turn off your video. It helps the clarity. Thank you.

Good Morning to All my family! Good to see everyone!

Morning! Lovely to see you too!

Yes!! THANK YOU! A “moral obligation” is why I must participate in this election! <3

City Attorney

Yes! We are transforming the planet with our presence and participation today <3 Thank you all!

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Any questions?

Love this Core Team slide and presentation!

Peggy Wood! I like that! Lol

Thank you, Precious <3

Thank you SAM team!

That’s right!

hi

Hello

Hello!

hey y’all!

greetings

Hello!

good morning beloveds

Good morning everyone!

Good morning All

Good Morning!

Blessings, EBCRS FAMILY. Love to all. ZEE

Greetings All!

Hello!!

Good am Beloveds

Hello east bay

Hello everyone. SO great to see you!

Hi everyone

My first career I was an elementary school teacher for LAUSD

SF State University

Good morning! <3

retired Alameda County social worker

public school educatotor

City of Oakland

I worked at Highland Hospital for 26 years (Alameda County)

2010 I was an Enumerator for the Census!

I work for a Native American Tribe

Public schools Kindergarten-University

Worked in education on a college level. also worked for Alameda cty.

Lynne from Richmond work at Laney CARE Program

retired from Kaiser Permanente

education

Thank you all for your service <3

Retired from Children Hospital 37 years

Why does voting matter to YOU Why now?

Make my voice heard

Get Trump out

Democracy is at stake; here and in the world!

Owing our Political & Economic POWER!!!!

Give voice for those who can not speak

To not vote would be to disrespect my grandfather and all our forefathers and mothers who worked so hard for the right.

because we are at a crossroads of self destruct or thrive

Voting helps determine how our country/society is to be.

Equity for all people, heal the environment

Justice

voting is my privilege and my right and everyone elses.

Because we are powerful and need to know our positions and desires for change matter and can make a difference

give voice to my values

It is time to totally dismantle systemic racism.

I want to make sure my vote is accepted and counted

To elect people who represent and support EVERYONE.

It matters because too, way too many people have died for the right to vote

End systemic racism in our community

Re-Establishing Black Power for the next 7 generations!!!!!!

Humanity is at stake all lives matter

To participate in collective voice. Civic engagement CAN change community and global access.

Worked for Oakland School district; SFSC; National Govt/ Far West Laboratory Educational Research 26 years;

To hopefully get a sense of equality for the country!

I do not want this country to move backwards. I have grand children that have to live through this. It is time to do more.

I value truth, peace, harmony, Lov, oneness, healing, growth, inclusion.

it is away to hold those who claim to support us accountable. Its more than the vote we must hold those we vote for trul accountable

As metaphysicians, we know what higher ground means!!

“our sacredness to come forth!!”

Respect and honor all our brothers and sisters

“My son and grandson are African-American men and this drives me to want to be counted, to want to have a voice in which I and which they can hear."

My nephews

Combat cynicism! That is the tool of the oppresor

Empower everyone in our community & families to partner in purchasing 2 homes as the seeds to wealth for 7 generations

Yes! Thank you all! These are the conversations we must be having with our friends and family - especially those who are talking about not voting bc it doesn’t matter.

2016 showed us what can happen if many of us don’t bother to vote and now we’re living through the consequences. We can’t have another election where so many stay at home. And it’s not enough to protest, tweet and post. Too much is at stake!

Yes @Precious! We’ve already seen what happens when we don’t bother to vote.

Accountability agree.

Yep! The vote is the first step.

Accountability!!!!

Second everything Pat is saying! The current administration released its SCOTUS wish list and it is filled with right wing firebrands like Arkansas’ Sen. Cotton who dismissed slavery as a ‘necessary evil. UGH!

Regardless of who is in office we start architecting a Power Network & blueprint for each zip code (Village) as a local structure of power….AND Keep our

Not just voting, but voting as a part of civic engagement.

Yes!

Keep our blueprint Private like the Jews

That’s my gg! Lol

@Peggy, will you talk about the neighborhood councils? Do thy have any actual power or say? How do we get involved beyond attending their meetings?

Sharing these stories is the way we motivate others to vote with us\.

Pat. Thank you!!! Excellent points!!!

Thank you for declaring the Truth, Rev FranCione! <3<3

Amen!!!!

Thank you Rev. Francine..amen

Yes, Rev. FranCione. The “silent majority” is being called upon to actively and collectively create what we believe.

Vote by mail and then, if you’re able, work at the polls

Yes @ Precious!!

WIth CA a vote by mail state, do we still need to request an absentee ballot?

We have so much power to make change this election!

Are there similar workshops being offered in San Leandro? If you are not certain, where would I find such information?

I just got a expect your ballot soon communication

California really leads the way with vote by mail and engagement. We’re incredibly lucky here.

Thank you!

I applied for absentee ballot many years ago, when I realized I could not vote at my school, which was a polling place. It allowed me vote at ANY polling place.

moore4oakland@gmail.com is Peggy’s email

We can also look at providing some resource information for San Leandro.

Received a flyer from Postal service saying to request absentee ballots early. It was a national flyer but was confusing.

East Bay Citizen is a good local news source for San Leandro and Alameda. https://ebcitizen.com/

An African American is running for Mayor of Antioch.

Is there way to outreach to college students

I received my absentee ballot last week.

I live in Oakland; and have voted by absentee for the last 4 years or so.

Shout out to Tai!

Tai is Ona's Daughter - Intern Supreme!

Haven’t received my yet Harriet, but I will be looking for it! Absentee voting for 10 years!

Thankful to Tia for the research and the creation of this deck!

not a king

*Tai Ofrae

Great deck, Tai! Thank you. 👌🏾

Yes, Darryl. East Bay is literally global now. All those people of the Preservation Park times are globally represented. We can reach out globally as we act locally, and know the Truth universally.

I think an explanation of the electoral college would be helpful.

I agree

Thank you, Tai! Beautiful work

Thank you for that suggestion. We will be sure to include an explanation of the electoral college in the next workshop.

Yes Luretha, I would like an explanation of the the Electoral college as well! I think it needs to be abolished!

Absolutely. And it is very discouraging and confusing to people.

AG also impacts schools

AG also defends the state’s interest if and when they conflict with the federal government. They’ve been really busy with the current administration

Here is a resource you can access after this workshop to explain the Electoral College can be found here: https://votesmart.org/education/electoral-college#.X10QWy2ZNN0

Thank you Hope!

<3

Attorney General also impacts schools, attendance, and services. They have a LOT to do with access to rights.

...and we will add information on the electoral college in resources!

Hillary got 2 million more popular votes!!!

Yes we need a MANDATE!

We invite you to chat in any questions or comments.

Yes we can!

this education SAM is providing is so important to being able to strategize and engage in informed voting.

One strategy I have for voting on judges is to look at who endorses them. If those people share my values then I vote for that judge.

This is great and so informative. Thank you!

Voting for Judges is critical. lifetime position. current administration has put in many right wing judges and this has a major impact on our BIPOC community and prison population

I would appreciate more explanation of the city vs county roles in a later session. For example, it’s been a little confusing to turn to Alameda county for public health guidelines and what not and hear that Berkeley is carved out. Why isn’t Oakland carved out too?

Great idea Hope! Are there are ways to see the active histories or records?

I think that’s a little confusing. When we vote for judges, they serve for a term and have to run again. The lifetime appointments are generally for federal judges, hence why it’s so vital to vote for presidential and senatorial candidates who reflect our values

Thank you Patty!!

I usually just Google search the judges name and/or the names of anyone who endorses them

Ergh… thank you Peggy!

DA’s have so much power over the “justice” system

DA’s are a key space where civil rights organizations are focused on electing and holding accountable.

Sheriff is another place that really impacts the “justice” system

If you don’t believe the DA matters, just look at what Chesa Boudin is doing as SFDA vs what Alameda’s DA is up to....

Ferguson,MO (Michael Brown) Just shifted their local government to majority African American

Strong DAs for Civil & Human Rights must be supported after being elected.

Yep! Election is the first step. Then accountability - supporting progressive DA’s to do the right thing bc they need community support to make changes

PGE used to be public. It has become privatized and profit-focused, which impacts fire prevention, costs, etc.

Too much to remember for me!

Re propositions and measures, it’s always a good idea to look at who’s funding them.

I’m learning so much. I look forward to reviewing the ppt again!

Yep! These guides for each level of elected positions will be offered to you after this workshop

Propositions effect us for generations. Prop 13 is being reconsidered.

thank you

This session is being recorded and will be available.

Will the deck be available afterwards?

Thank you, Peggy and Hope.

Yes!

You mentioned the slides will be available on your website. May we have that information?

This was great. Thank You!!

Great information..thank you Beloveds

Thank you very much I will look at the recording again!

Well done!

Oh, okay. Thanks! Wonderful presentation. Thank you for such extensive coverage.

Teamwork makes the dream worK!

Is there a Master Database of all the Political

Thank you so much Peggy and Hope!!

will the links for the informative workshops be on the website

thanks so much great imfo

Yes the links for the Civics 101 workshops will be on the website

Thank you Tai, Peggy and Hope for this presentation. I appreciate knowing that I can access the information on the website. Zee

Very informative. Let's get it done

Our pleasure and honor to support our community <3

Reach and teach 50 people

Yes we can!

Is there a master Database of all of the above political voting area other than “Vote Smart” Please advise

Will U use PhoneVite to do calls to our EastBAy Members

Postcard writing and thank you to first time and previous voters

Short answer is yes, Darryl. There is going to be a session

Battleground States are any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican presidential candidate by a swing in votes. These states are usually targeted by both major-party campaigns, especially in competitive elections.

Strategic voter turnout!

Please mute.

Are calls the only option for the outreach???

Will this Training be done via Zoom?

Yes I will Partner!!!!

I’m in!

Yes!

Thank You for all this wonderful information! I must take my leave now but I appreciate you very much! <3

Yes, I am in..

what is difference between swing states and battleground states?

absolutely in with all of me

Its the same thing

Absolutely.

Battleground states = swing states

All training sessions will be done via Zoom

I am in!

Thanks Zee!

League of Women Voters presentation at downtown Oakland sr. center 10am Tues Sept 29

FYI votingwhileblack.org is focused on talking to and turning out Black voters every election. It is a Black led and Black focused organization that welcomes non-Black allies/accomplices to do the work too.

votingwhileblack.org

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Lisa Hamilton, mslisahamilton@gmail.com, 707-696-4385, Santa Rosa, CA, 50+, Very helpful!!

For Poll question #1 just click any of the options and send us your information in the chat.

Pamela Nash-City, County of SF 39 YEARS

Kimberly Satterfield kashi@value.net 510 410-4067 Emeryville 70 + very helpful

Lynne luvchronicle350@yahoo.com 510-332-8744 richmond 56. Meeting informative. How can I share this with my students?

Luretha Senyo-Mensah

Annie Rockwell, annielovesebcrs@yahoo.com Oakland, Yes, >65, yes.

Rev. FranCione, francionefrancione@me.com; 916-2009824; Live in Oakland,

ona

Harriet Tubman Wright, wrightresort2006@comcast.net

Session: very informative.

Zelma (Zee) Lewis; lewiszelma@yahoo.com; 510-390-4520. Oakland. 75yrs young. Loved it, I'm in.

Jaliza Eagles, jeagles@cv.k12.ca.us, 510-919-9446 14848 wiley st. san leandro ca 94579

Georgia Eagles eagles_georgia @yahoo.com Oakland (76 )510-919-3823

Cynthia Chang, Oakland, 415.317.6169, over 65, yes, Drcynchang@gmail.com

Karen McCllung, karenmcclung@gmail.com, 510-289-9343, Berkeley, 74

Tyrone Cosey, tmcosey@gmail.com, San Leandro, (510) 393-2116, 69 years old, Yes to R&T 50+

Darryl Bozeman dboze2005@yahoo.com Novato (registered in Oakland) Over 65yrs (phone available via email)

Carol Johnson Williams; SpiritRevealed@gmail.com; Oakland; (510)205-3662; 45-55. Yes

Precious Green precious.green@gmail.com 404-895-0209 (the rest was submitted via the poll)

Luretha Senyo-Mensah, Antioch, 510-757-6796, lurethasm@yahoo.com, 65+

Pamela Nash pln1949@sbcglobal.net

Rebecca Clemons, Rclem76617@aol.com, 510388-1916, Richmond, CA 60+, Yes, already started R&T

Ona Afrae, ona_afrae@yahoo.com,510.472.6932, Emeryville (25x2), Yes, this call was extremely helpful!

moore4oakland@gmail.com or 510-599-8218

Good question, Kimberly. I am very reluctant about mailing funds to the various PACs due to potential for scams. Zee

Toshaandtim@yahoo.com, Tosha Eagles-Williams - Oakland

Richard Scott <Onewith-Spirit@usa.net>

Brenda King-Randle, King-Randle@outlook.com, 415-577-5713, Live in Brentwood 94513 (contra costa county), 73. I found this process very informative.

for all registered voters in Alameda County, ballot mailing begins Oct 5. Therefore, voting wisely and quickly to return ballot at authorized Vote By Mail Ballot Drop Box Location.

Another suggestion is to pay attention to the strategy of the organization. Donate to the orgs that you agree with their strategy .

e.g.. who they are focused on turning out and where

Helen Anderson Pittsburg splendorha@earthlink.net 510- 517 -1980 Yes very informative 74

Richard Scott; 3771 High St., Oakland 94619; (510) 541-6595; over 65

The website will be update on Monday. Thank you!

acvote.org or 510-272-6973 for more info

Will you cover the state propositions in each of the city specific sessions??

Yes we will cover the state props in the city-specific workshop

worskhops

wow. Remember when Obama didn’t have gray hair?!?!

okaaaaaaaay!!!

He probably doesn’t remember tho!

Here’s the link to the video just in case you want to get fired up later: https://youtu.be/QhWDFgRfi1Q

Love her hats!!

“Your voice can change the world!” Are you fired up?

Thank you..fired up and ready to go

Lets do thi!

This!

And so it is!

women's ensemble and men's chorus, hook us up on the chant!

Thank you Rev. D.J. and Congratulations. Thank you Lynne, Arleen, Evelyn, and everyone else working on this fabulous BEGINNING.