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Oakland

Social Justice

Activist
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Advocate
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Artist
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Author
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Blogger
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Community Organizer
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Coordinator
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Filmmaker
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Fundraiser
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Grant Writer
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Humanitarian
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Journalist
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Philanthropist
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Podcaster
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Poet
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Policy Advocate
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Public Speaker
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Researcher
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Social Entrepreneur

Focus

Philanthropy, Programs & Services, Research, Social Entrepreneurship, Socialy Engaged Art, Civic Engagement, Education, Fundraising, Policy Advocacy, Subtle Activism

Topics

Corporate Responsibility & Accountability, Economic Justice & Equality, Freedom of Media & Speech, Gender & Sexuality, Peace & Military Disarmament, Intersectionality, Immigration Reform, Racial Justice, Children & Youth, Criminal Justice Reform, Education Reform, Environmental Justice, Fat Liberation, Freedom of Religion, Information & Data Privacy, Healthcare Reform, Senior Citizen Rights, Veterans Rights

Projects

VOICES

As a result of the BAMBD, CDC/CCED CBA with Orton Development. BAMBD, CDC is facilitating the formation of a community-based entity to partner with ODI's non-profit in programming the Calvin Simmons theater. The group animates a shift in community ownership of public land

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YBCA 10

Announcing the YBCA 10 YBCA is launching a new program to center artists as leaders in our organization and our communities. The YBCA 10 is a group of 10 artists—all of whom are also included as part of our YBCA 100 list—who are already advancing the essential role of art in soci

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JANGA'S HOUSE

A Black Women's Creative Collective. Founded 2020 by Ayodele Nzinga & Cat Brooks of the Lower Bottom Playaz, Inc to nurture and resource the work of Black Female Creatives.

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BAMBD, CDC

Our mission is to advocate, organize, create, develop, implement, foster, and ensure the thriving of BAMBD, Oakland, CA through vigilant organizing, development of infrastructure, and the creation of mechanisms for stewardship and advocacy.

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Founding Director

Community Coalition for Equitable Development

Community Coalition for Equitable Development, Oakland Founders of the Donor Advised Fund: Community Anti-Displacement Stabilization Fund; housed at The East Bay Community Foundation. This fund was created by Community Benefit Agreements. www.ccedoakland.org

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BAMBDFEST 2021

A month-long international multidisciplined cultural festival in August 2021 in celebration of the Black Arts Movement Business District presented by BAMBD CDC and produced by Lower Bottom Playaz, Inc.

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Founding Director