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The Albany Policing Commission 6-20-24
Posted on June 24, 2024 in League News | comments
The Albany Policing Commission held its monthly meeting on June 20, 2024. June’s meeting commenced with the regular roll call and acknowledgment of the city’s founding on Ohlone land. The meeting swiftly moved to an ...
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Annual Meeting 24 Report
Posted on June 23, 2024 in League News | comments
On June 13, 2024, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville (LWVBAE) held its Annual Meeting, featuring an inspiring and informative talk by the remarkable Anat Shenker-Osorio. Shenker-Osorio is an a...
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Juneteenth with Our League
Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments
The annual Juneteenth festival in Berkeley was an outstanding success this Sunday! It was a beautiful day that brought together numerous families and individuals for a joyous celebration. The streets were alive with food...
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Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission Discussion
Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments
The Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission (RISE) led a brief productive meeting on June 4th. It was mentioned that evening that the Albany Racial Equity Survey was put on hold due to concerns that the Ci...
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The Healthcare Team Does Coffee Hour
Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments
Coffee Hour with a Healthcare Twist. Tuesday, June 25 at 5pm. JOIN HERE The Healthcare Team’s mission is to educate LWVBAE members on approaches to healthcare reform. In place of our monthly Team meeting, we will join ...
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Pride Month Celebration
Posted on June 15, 2024 in League News | comments
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual/Allies+ (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month! The rainbow is used a symbol of LGBTQIA+ pride and LGBTQIA+ social movements, as its many colors reflec...
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Excluding Black and Jewish Jurors
Posted on June 9, 2024 in League News | comments
Local Leaders, Condemning the Practice of Excluding Black and Jewish Jurors, Push for Re-sentencing in All Alameda County Death Penalty Cases. League Members Encouraged to Support the Rally on June 18 to Advocate that th...
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Women Veterans Recognition Day
Posted on June 3, 2024 in League News | comments
When: Wednesday, June 12th at 7pm Where: The Crow’s Nest, Alameda Naval Air Museum 2151 Ferry Pt. Alameda, CA The event will feature notable women veterans and elected officials from Alameda County including Captain ...
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Are you concerned about housing?
Posted on June 3, 2024 in League News | comments
The Housing Team is meeting every month on the 3rd Wednesday of the month (June 19) at 6:30. The Housing Team’s mission is to educate LWVBAE members on housing issues in our area by bringing experts from academia a...
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Berkeley Juneteenth Festival 2024
Posted on June 3, 2024 in League News | comments
Sunday, June 16, 11AM to 7PM The Juneteenth Festival in Berkeley, extends the five-block South Berkeley Alcatraz-Adeline corridor and draws 1,000 to 3,000 people of all ages and nationalities. The Festival commemorates...
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