Ella Baker Center

Ella Baker Center Ella Baker Center is named for an unsung civil rights hero who inspired and guided emerging leaders. Thank you for your patience.
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We live her legacy by advancing racial and economic justice to ensure dignity and opportunity for low-income people and people of color. We believe that every person has the right to safety, to dignity, to equality, and to self-determination. Our work aims to defend and advance these rights in the United States. For almost 18 years, we have formed unlikely coalitions and won positive change that b

reaks the cycle of disinvestment and incarceration in communities of color. Among our successes, we have:

- Closed 5 of 8 abusive youth prisons in California and reduced prison populations by 80%
- Built California’s first statewide network for families of incarcerated youth to advocate for change
- Partnered with the California Teachers Association to defeat the “dumb on crime” Proposition 6
- Jump started the green collar jobs movement and passed the federal 2007 Green Jobs Act

Now we’re bringing all our past experience and success to bear on one of the most urgent issues of our time: mass incarceration.

* Due to COVID-19 our staff is working from home and are not accessing the office phone-line. If you need to get a hold of us please send us a message and someone will get back to you.

We're so excited to be celebrating 30 years of the Ella Baker Center this year. 💛For three decades, we've been rooted in...
06/05/2026

We're so excited to be celebrating 30 years of the Ella Baker Center this year. 💛

For three decades, we've been rooted in community, building power, fighting for freedom, and growing alongside the people most impacted by the systems we're working to change. The fact that we've been able to sustain this work for 30 years is a testament to our members, supporters, partners and community who continue to move with us!!!!

This year, we have so much in store as we celebrate our legacy and build towards the future… including our 30th Anniversary Celebration on September 16, 2026✨ (check out our last post for details!)

There’s so many ways you can join us and get activated this year. Want updates? Turn our post notifications and celebrate with us as we remain Rooted & Rising. 🌱✊🏾

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨September 16, 2026The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is turning 30!!!For three decades, we've organ...
06/04/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨
September 16, 2026

The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is turning 30!!!
For three decades, we've organized, built power, brought people home, and fought alongside our community for a future rooted in dignity, care, and freedom. This milestone belongs to all of us!!!

Join us in Oakland, CA on September 16th as we celebrate 30 years of impact, community and collective power.

This is more than an anniversary. It's a celebration of where we've been, what we've built together, and the future we're still creating.
Stay tuned for more details✨

Pull up to the 5th Annual Wood Street Commons Block Party Resource Fair! 🎉Join us for a FREE community event on Friday, ...
05/18/2026

Pull up to the 5th Annual Wood Street Commons Block Party Resource Fair! 🎉
Join us for a FREE community event on Friday, May 29th, filled with live music, art making, resources, raffle prizes, food, clothing, haircuts, and more 💛

🗓 May 29th
⏰ 1–4 PM
📍 2103 San Pablo Ave

Contact Ifalayo “Leajay” at 510-484-9774 or [email protected] if you're intrested in volunteering or have any questions!

WE’RE HIRING a Digital Communications Manager! 💻 This role will lead and strengthen our digital ecosystem across storyt...
05/11/2026

WE’RE HIRING a Digital Communications Manager! 💻
This role will lead and strengthen our digital ecosystem across storytelling, advocacy and fundraising. Sitting at the heart of how we connect with our communities, you’ll be building systems, shaping strategy, and ensuring our digital work reflects the people and values we fight for.
If you’re a strategic thinker, systems-minded, and committed to centering communities impacted by punishment and policing, we want to hear from you.
📍 Bay Area based (hybrid)

🔗 Learn more and apply online: https://ellabakercenter.org/careers/

WE’RE HIRING a Senior Human Resources Manager! 📣 This is a high-impact role supporting our people, culture, and organiza...
05/07/2026

WE’RE HIRING a Senior Human Resources Manager! 📣

This is a high-impact role supporting our people, culture, and organizational growth. You’ll help build and implement HR strategies, strengthen systems and processes, and ensure our workplace reflects our vision & values.
If you’re passionate about community & equity, we’d love to hear from you.💛

🔗 Learn more and apply online: https://ellabakercenter.org/careers/

May Day 2026Rise Up, My People Rise Up!!
05/02/2026

May Day 2026
Rise Up, My People Rise Up!!

04/29/2026

On May Day/International Workers Day of Action 2026, we call on ALL Californians to
FLEX OUR POWER!

YOUR VOICE IS YOUR POWER! JOIN AN ACTION NEAR YOU!

We are the people — somos el pueblo.
Workers. Immigrants. Community members. The people who power this state.

On May 1, 2026 we will flex our economic and political power because:

✊🏽 We refuse to be afraid
✊🏾We refuse to be silenced
✊🏿 We refuse to be divided

Take the bold action we need to demand accountability, justice, dignity, and a future rooted in freedom and solidarity.

Find a May Day event in the Bay at bayresistance.org/may-day-2026

And across CA
camayday2026.org/

04/28/2026

We’re 5️⃣ days away from May Day ✊🏾
Our Rise 2 Power youth facilitator Eddy reminds us what this moment is really about: showing up and standing together.

This May 1, millions will take action in solidarity with workers and immigrants.
❌ No Work
❌ No School
❌ No Shopping
When we refuse together, we build power.
Find a Bay Area action near you: bayresistance.org/may-day-2026
And across CA here
camayday2026.org/

AB 1958, authored by , has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee.This bill strengthens the Racial Justice Act by m...
04/23/2026

AB 1958, authored by , has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
This bill strengthens the Racial Justice Act by making it easier to prove racial disparities in charging and sentencing, making sure courts have clearer guidance and that prosecutors are held accountable to disclose relevant evidence.

➡️ Next stop: Assembly Appropriations Committee
Let’s gooooo! ✊🏾
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1419 34th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94601

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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