Richmond Progressive Alliance

Richmond Progressive Alliance The RPA has this explicit goal: to take political decision-making back from corporations and put power in the hands of the people.

Our Core Beliefs

One Richmond. A better Richmond is possible only when we work together to unify the different populations that make up our diverse city. We need to end the policies that pit the Latino/a community against African-Americans against Asians against whites. We need a united community effort to take on the problems of crime, violence, economic inequality, and decaying infrastructure t

hat are the results of political policies at the state and national level combined with globalization. Democracy is about people, not corporations. Corporations have too much power in our society. In all our activities and campaigns we refuse contributions from large corporations and try to answer their power with the voluntary activity of large numbers of people. These ideas have taken on greater importance with the growth of the right-wing and the Supreme Court’s ruling to allow corporations to make unlimited political contributions. Democracy is about the public making the important decisions and ending the back room politics of corporations using their power, pulling strings, or buying support through contributions. Diversity and respect for each other's ideas. We don’t all agree on every issue and invite discussion in our newsletter. We are registered as Democrats, Greens, independents, and in other parties. But we do agree on the need to build a strong progressive movement in Richmond where people support each other.

The Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) is excited to endorse Council Member Claudia Jimenez for Mayor in 2026. We suppo...
02/25/2026

The Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) is excited to endorse Council Member Claudia Jimenez for Mayor in 2026. We support mayoral candidate Claudia Jimenez because she is the best leader to move the city of Richmond forward. Claudia has demonstrated skills in managing city finances, championing immigrant rights, and spearheading the Chevron settlement fund. She has established and maintains close relationships with residents, labor unions, and community organizations. Claudia represents the strength, commitment, and working-class leadership our city needs. RPA looks forward to supporting her candidacy, which represents a historic opportunity as Richmond’s first immigrant and Latina mayor. Claudia Jimenez will unite us. Join us for the win!

Wildfires. Floods. Pollution. Cancer. Asthma. Climate Chaos. Disinformation. Corruption. Economic Inequality. Environmen...
05/12/2025

Wildfires. Floods. Pollution. Cancer. Asthma. Climate Chaos. Disinformation. Corruption. Economic Inequality. Environmental Racism.

California is poised to finally hold polluters accountable for the billions of dollars of damages and harms they have caused for decades. Join us on May 27th at the Capitol - in a historic and inspiring rally.

📢 Stand Up for Immigrant JusticeJoin the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) and the Contra Costa Immi...
05/12/2025

📢 Stand Up for Immigrant Justice
Join the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) and the Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance (CCIRA) for a powerful press conference as we shine a light on the ongoing abuses, fearmongering, and due process violations facing our immigrant communities.

This is a critical moment to raise our voices in solidarity and demand accountability for policies and practices that harm our neighbors and loved ones. Bring your signs, your energy, and your commitment to justice.

🗓️ Date: May 15, 2025 | 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Concord Gateway 2, 1855 Gateway Blvd, Concord, CA 94520
✊🏽 Let’s show up and stand together.

RPA Membership RoundtableDate: May 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: 12929 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94804Topic: ...
05/07/2025

RPA Membership Roundtable
Date: May 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 12929 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Topic: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: RPA’s Strengths and New Directions
RPA has a long history of working to change Richmond politics. We’ve been active on national issues, including immigration, sanctuary, banking reform, environmental sustainability, and advancing progressive politics. RPA member Steve Early will join us and discuss his chapter about RPA in The Political Economy of California: A Reader in Politics, Economics, and Social Policy. Early has been an RPA member since 2012 and is the author of five books, including Refinery Town.

Early will share some of his analysis of RPA as he traces our history of being part of a broader movement, how we have run our organization (helping electeds do their jobs, developing allies, working on a team, etc.), the topics we choose to embrace (reimagining public safety, backing popular ballot measures, linking local issues to global ones, among others), how we learn from our successes as well as survive defeats, and more. We will review where we’ve been, offer our own perspectives of where we stand today, and propose next steps for our organization.

Join the conversation and bring your ideas to the table.

05/07/2025

🎧 New Episode of The Activist Podcast by RPA! 🌱

🚨 Big To***co is targeting our youth — and we’re fighting back.
We speak with Dr. Raymond Chimezie, PhD, CHES, a Behavioral Health-Risk Prevention Advocate, about what parents & teachers need to know.

🧠 Ni****ne harms brain development.
🚭 No amount of to***co use is safe for kids.
💰 To***co giants like Philip Morris & British American To***co spend billions to hook the next generation.

Tune in now to hear how Richmond is pushing back.

🎙️ Listen now: https://www.richmondprogressivealliance.net/podcast/?utm_source=organic-social&utm_medium=social
***coExposed

The Port of Richmond is moving forward with maintenance dredging at Terminals 2, 7 & 8, and the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor ...
05/05/2025

The Port of Richmond is moving forward with maintenance dredging at Terminals 2, 7 & 8, and the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor entrance channel.
The project is proceeding under permits from:
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ( #2016-00302S)
• Bay Conservation & Development Commission ( #1996.017.00)
• SF Bay Regional Water Quality Board (Place ID 817785)

📣 A community meeting is being held to share details and hear your input.

When: May 7, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 PM
RSVP: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4815/60951

You're Invited: Out of the Margins & Back Into Community —A Real Conversation About Belonging, Healing, and Starting Aga...
05/05/2025

You're Invited: Out of the Margins & Back Into Community —A Real Conversation About Belonging, Healing, and Starting Again

📅 May 14, 2025 | 5:30-6:30 PM
RSVP: https://www.sos-richmond.org/inthecirclewebinars.html

Featuring:
Terro McMillion – SOS Warm Hand Wellness & Resource Center / Job Readiness Team Member
Ryan Wythe – SOS Board Member and Homeless Services Director at LifeLong Medical Care

Together, they'll unpack what it means to be marginalized in your own community—and what it takes to build bridges back to belonging. This isn’t just a policy talk. It’s a human one.

Richmond Arts Corridor Community Listening SessionHosted by the Visual Artists of Richmond and Richmond Art CenterSaturd...
05/05/2025

Richmond Arts Corridor Community Listening Session
Hosted by the Visual Artists of Richmond and Richmond Art Center

Saturday, May 10, 12:00-2:00 PM | REGISTRATION REQUIRED (FREE)
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

Join us for a community listening session to share your ideas for the Richmond Arts Corridor – envisioning murals, sculptures, music, and creative spaces along Macdonald Avenue and 23rd Street.

Day of Action: Fight Back Against Federal Attacks on Our Schools!When: May 17, 2025 | 12:00 PMWhere: Embarcadero Plaza, ...
05/05/2025

Day of Action: Fight Back Against Federal Attacks on Our Schools!

When: May 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Where: Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco

Join educators, students & allies on May 17 to defend public education! Let’s stand up for our schools and the future of our communities.

May 1: International Workers’ Day – Workers are the backbone of our communities. Let’s honor their contributions by figh...
05/01/2025

May 1: International Workers’ Day – Workers are the backbone of our communities. Let’s honor their contributions by fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity for all. 🌟💪🏾

May 5: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day – Today, we remember and honor Indigenous women and girls who have been taken from us. Let’s demand action to end this crisis and bring justice to their families. 🪶✨

May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia – Let’s stand in solidarity with LGBTIQA+ communities and fight for a world free of discrimination. Together, we can create a more inclusive future. 🤝🌟

May 25: George Floyd Remembrance Day – We honor the life of George Floyd and reaffirm our commitment to fighting systemic racism and police violence. Together, we demand justice and equity for Black lives. 🌍💔

04/30/2025

Collective Power in Action 💪🏽
After months of grassroots pressure and community testimony, Contra Costa County is stepping up for immigrants:

⭐ Full funding secured for the SAFE Center – a one-stop hub for essential immigrant services
⭐ Increased funding for Stand Together Contra Costa – providing legal defense for those facing deportation

This is a win made possible by the relentless work of residents, advocates, and community partners across the county.

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