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When: October 14, 2010. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: The Scottish Rite Center. 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA
What: The 4th Annual Ella Awards. Music - Food - Drinks - Awards.

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WHEN:	Tuesday, September 14. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 12. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday, November 8. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE:	Ella Baker Center for Human Rights 344 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609
WHAT:	Are you interested in getting involved with the Ella Baker Center? Do you have a few hours a week to contribute? Do you believe that people and the planet should come before profits? Then become a volunteer at the Ella Baker Center! Join us for our monthly volunteer orientation. You'll learn about our work and ways you can get involved from office support to event opportunities. For more information or to RSVP, email Kalani

WHEN:	Tuesday, September 14. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE:	Oakland Museum Theater Oakland Museum of California
WHAT:	The Mayoral Candidates Forum on Green Jobs and Climate Action will your chance to hear how the many candidates for Mayor of Oakland respond to questions about creating green jobs and pushing for a strong and equitable Climate Action Plan. The event will feature opening and closing remarks by Jakada Imani, Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center and will be moderated by Emily Kirsch, Convener of the Oakland Climate Action Coalition. This event is sponsored by the Oakland Climate Action Coalition. [Read More.]

WHEN:	Tuesday. September, 21.
WHERE:	Somar Bar and Lounge 1727 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
WHAT:	We’re doing it again! Come and join us at The Get Down - A Party for Anyone Committed to Social Justice. Whether you’re a veteran organizer, or just interested in learning more about the Ella Baker Center and Soul of the City, come and get down with us! [Read More.]

WHEN:	September 23. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
WHERE:	1000 Broadway, Oakland
WHAT:	Jakada Imani will participate in a discussion of policy recommendations coming out of the 2010 Alameda County Male Health Status Report. The Urban Male Health Forum is a bi-monthly forum that brings together community members, policy makers, health care providers and various community-based organizations that serve males to network, share ideas and learn about male health issues together.

WHEN:	Sunday, October 10. Noon - 5:00 PM
WHERE:	Laney College 900 Fallon St., Oakland Garden Off of East 10th St by the Water
WHAT:	Hear hip hop performers, join the Laney College garden party, and take a stand for local climate solutions! [Read More.]

WHEN:	October 16. 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
WHERE:	Marin Center, San Rafael, CA
WHAT:	The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum presenting breakthrough solutions for people and planet. Hear Jakada Imani speak on a panel entitled Everybody's Planet, Everybody's Movement: Why Equity Is an Environmental Issue and Environment Is an Equity Issue. [Read More.]