Oakland Forward

Reminder! Our Warrant Clinic is tomorrow, September 9th!

Spread the word and invite friends or family who may benefit from this event. Remember, knowledge is power when it comes to addressing legal concerns. Take the first step towards resolution!

Register to attend: https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/warrantclinics/

Don’t forget to sign up for our Warrant Clinic on September 9th in Pontiac, MI. We will be offering free legal services to our guests.

Register to attend: https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/warrantclinics/

On this Labor Day, let’s commit to inclusivity, equity, and equal opportunities for all in the labor force. Together, we can build a future where everyone’s contributions are valued and celebrated.

Don’t forget to sign up for our Warrant Clinic on September 9th in Pontiac, MI. We will be offering free legal services to our guests.

Register to attend: https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/warrantclinics/

We’re here at Ps and Qs giving away clothing and household products with our partners at Black Youth Votes Michigan!

Stop by and see us before 4:00pm today to get your free items 🙌🏽

Are outstanding warrants or legal troubles causing you concern? Join us on September 9th for the second Warrant Clinic of our Summer of Liberation series

Register to attend online with our friends at Black Voters Matter Fund: https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/warrantclinics/

We are back with another community event tomorrow, September 2nd with our partners at Black Youth Votes!

We will be giving away gently used clothing and home supplies at our community Giveback event👚👗

Be sure to share this far and wide to help a family 🙌🏽

This month's Oakland Forward Spotlight highlights our incredible Office Manager, Kanita Keels! Kanita plays a huge role in our daily operations ensuring our ongoing success!

Help us congratulate, Kanita 🎉

Here’s to another successful week of our Neighborhood Leadership Academy at the Oakland Forward site!

Today we focused on telling your story to engage your community and build power 📚

Interested in learning more about upcoming Oakland Forward events? Sign up to receive our communications on our website at www.mioaklandforward.org

Join Oakland for our last Warrant Clinic of our Summer of Liberation Series on September 9th with our partners at Black Voters Matter Fund!

Here’s your chance to get free legal advice from a group of experts in the field ✍🏽

We’ll see you there!

We’re here at the FEED Event at the Royal Oak Township Park giving away free food, backpacks and school supplies 🎉

There is a bounce house, arts and crafts and plenty of activities for the entire family!

Thanks to our friends at Voters Not Politicians and Black Voters Matter Fund for their support with this great event 👏🏽

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Help us with a very happy birthday to a very special member of the Oakland Forward Family, Qua'Veionta Glenn!

Don't forget that tomorrow is our F.E.E.D event in partnership with our friends from Voters Not Politicians !

Join us for free food, fun, games and giveaways 🎉

This event kicks off at 4:00pm at the Royal Oak Township Park

We'll see you there!

Join us along with our friends of Voters Not Politicians on August 24th for our FEED Event in Royal Oak Township!

There will be food, music and plenty of kid's activities

We'll be giving away backpacks and school supplies to the first 100 kids who join us! 🎒📚 Make sure your child is present to claim their goods!

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let's make this Thursday a day to remember!

Thank you to everyone who came out to join the Oak Park Block Club Orientation 🏡

We are working on expanding our efforts to develop more block clubs and promote community organization.

Interesting in learning more about block clubs? Reach out to James Mcqueen at [email protected]

🎉🗳️ Join us at the 2nd Annual FEED Royal Oak Township Family Event! 🎶🍔

We are hosting a memorable family fun day that celebrates our cherished democracy.

There will be live music, food, kids activities and more!

Spread the word, mark your calendars, and don't miss out on August 24th at Royal Oak Township Park!

Join us for a community conversation on housing tomorrow, August 17th at 5:30pm at the Bowen Center in Pontiac.

We'll discuss a range of housing-related issues, including affordability, accessibility, and sustainable housing solutions.

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Yesterday marked the beginning of the second week of our Neighborhood Leadership Academy. Guests had the opportunity to learn more about effective leadership and how to unite their strengths for collective empowerment! 🌟🏘️

We want to hear from you!

Join us next Thursday for a Community Conversation Around Housing with Oakland Forward. We want to hear from members of the Pontiac community about what kind of housing you want to see in your neighborhood. We hope to see you next Thursday and we look forward to an engaging conversation!

Another election in the books! Thank you, Southfield and Oak Park residents, for exercising your right to vote today. You have helped shape the future of our community. Let's continue working together for positive change 🗳️

Thank you to our staff for holding down the polls and continuing our commitment to Every Election, Every time!

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Calling all Southfield and Oak Park Residents! Today is an important day for our community. It's Election Day! 🇺🇸

Your voices matter, and it's time to have your say on the future of our schools. The Oakland Forward team started out bright and early and is out in full force at three key locations: Levey Middle School, New Hope Elementary, and McIntyre Elementary. We're working hard to ensure that your voting experience is safe and secure.

One of today's big focuses is on the Berkeley School District bond proposal. Your vote will help shape the future of our schools and education system. Let's come together as a community and make a difference!

Remember, every vote counts. Head to your nearest polling station, cast your ballot, and be a part of the decision-making process. Let's create a better future for our children!

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Oakland Forward will be in Southfield, MI on August 8th, ensuring the security of election polling locations.

Our dedicated team will be stationed at McIntyre Elementary, New Hope, and Levey Middle School to ensure fair and secure polls. Your voice matters, and we're here to make sure it's heard. Let's stand together for democracy!

Our Neighborhood Leadership Academy Cohort #2 is officially underway 🏡

We are working to share and prepare tomorrow’s leaders to help push our community forward

Interested in participating? Register online at: https://rb.gy/6x0my

Reminder: Our Neighborhood Leadership Academy begins this tonight at 6:00pm!

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer below or visit: https://tinyurl.com/3f89eyrm

📢 Important Update! 📢

Our Neighborhood Leadership Academy has been rescheduled to begin next Wednesday, August 2nd.

Registration is still open for all community activists that would like to attend. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in our community. Don't miss out on this valuable experience!

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer below or visit: https://tinyurl.com/3f89eyrm

We look forward to seeing you there and fostering a stronger neighborhood together!

Thank you to our friends at Mothering Justice for having us apart of the Painting and Paid Leave event at Beech Woods Park this past weekend 🎨

Happy Birthday to one of our amazing Founders, Tameka Ramsey! Without Tameka's hard work, dedication, and vision for a better future, Oakland Forward would not be possible.

Please join us in celebrating Tameka on her special day 🎉

Today is , a reminder that Black women continue to face a wage gap of 67 cents compared to non-Hispanic white men for full-time, year-round work. It's time to close this gap and demand equal pay for equal work!

Stir-up some good trouble on social for . Tell them that Black women deserve to be hired, paid, trained, promoted, granted contracts, and approved for business loans fairly. $.67 on the $1 of a White man isn’t enough. Learn more at http://www.equalpaytoday.org/black-womens-equal-pay-

We are beyond excited to see major improvements in the Michigan statewide education budget. Significant spending allocations have improved, marking a major milestone for our students, teachers, and schools.

As we celebrate this accomplishment, let's remember that our work doesn't end here. Let's continue to support and advocate for a strong, inclusive, education system in Michigan 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

We want to applaud the leadership of State Representative Regina Weiss & Darrin Camilleri in finalizing the 2023-2024 education budget, and there is so much to celebrate! Many of us worked long and hard to ensure that this budget embodies our values as an education justice community. There is still work to do, but we are grateful for the wins we achieved together so far.

To read our full statement:https://www.michiganedjustice.org/_files/ugd/419ae0_497a9daaa1594cf8a105fccad0e7a46f.pdf

VOTING ALERT: Today is the last day to register online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mail to vote in the Aug. 8 election. You can still register in person at your city or township clerk's office until 8PM on Election Day.

List of jurisdictions holding elections: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/Elections/Upcoming-Elections/Elections-by-County.pdf?rev=d84eec54b57644269744ff8d4c1295bd&hash=81DEBBEDAED8AB04EA434ADAAC36430A

Reminder: Our Neighborhood Leadership Academy begins this Wednesday, August 2nd!

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer below or visit: https://tinyurl.com/3f89eyrm

📢 Important Update! 📢

Our Neighborhood Leadership Academy has been rescheduled to begin next Wednesday, August 2nd.

Registration is still open for all community activists that would like to attend. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and make a positive impact in our community. Don't miss out on this valuable experience!

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer below or visit: https://tinyurl.com/3f89eyrm

We look forward to seeing you there and fostering a stronger neighborhood together!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 11th District Congressional Debate at the Flagstar Strand Theatre earlier this evening

We had the opportunity to hear Congressman Andy Levin and Congresswoman Haley Stevens discuss pivotal issues that affect all members of our community

Our leaders shed light on how they plan to tackle key areas of focus including Paid Leave, Inflation, Equitable Education, Voter Education, Climate Change and more during this compelling debate

A special thank you to Pontiac Community Foundation for partnering with us to put on this event which was a tremendous success. We would also like to thank special guests Tameka Ramsey, State Representative Brenda Carter, State Representative Kyra Bolden, Matt DenOtter and many others that contributed to the success of this event as well

Contest Time! Debate day has arrived and we are spreading the word!

We will be award a $50 grand prize this afternoon to the the person who tags the most people in the comments and shares this flyer!

Want to participate? Tag your friends in the comments below!

The content ends at 4pm!

RSVP for tonight's debate: at https://tinyurl.com/56ewswye

We are only 4 days away from Michigan's 11th Congressional District Debate!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to hear local leaders talk through topics that directly impact you and your neighborhoods.

Attendees will have the chance to submit questions to the debaters to answer during the meeting.

RSVP to attend at: https://tinyurl.com/4bmb7dy6

Mark your calendars! Here are a few of our upcoming events this Spring!

For more information visit:

Oakland County Climate Rally: https://tinyurl.com/357deu5d

Caregiver Check-In: https://tinyurl.com/3zff63sj

School Board Candidate Training: https://tinyurl.com/bddsrmrt

School Board Candidate Training: https://tinyurl.com/zzyzb6ct

We are only 4 days away from Michigan's 11th Congressional District Debate!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to hear local leaders talk through topics that directly impact you and your neighborhoods.

Attendees will have the chance to submit questions to the debaters to answer during the meeting.

RSVP to attend at: https://tinyurl.com/4bmb7dy6