Upcoming Community Events:
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Who is Telling Us the News in Oakland:
A Forum on the State of Local Journalism
Forum Moderator: Tasneem Raja, Editor-in-Chief of Oaklandside
Discover the evolution of local news and meet the voices behind your community’s stories:
- Learn how to evaluate the trustworthiness of your news
- Find out how to access unbiased local information
- Explore who’s supporting and funding the news you see
- Understand the dynamics shaping local journalism
With Panelists From:
- Bay City News Foundation
- California Black Media
- The Oaklandside
- San Fransico Chronicle
- El Timpano
Sponsored in partnership with the Oakland Public Library
Previous Events:
January Program 2024
Meet Activist Mary Church Terrell
An illustrated lecture by Alison M. Parker
Saturday, January 26, 2024 at 2pm
Come hear about this amazing woman’s life through an illustrated lecture by her biographer, Alison M. Parker. To learn more & RSVP, visit the Events page at our Community Programs site.
September Program 2024
Banned Books & Censorship: What We Can Do About It
- Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Time: 1pm – 3:30
- Location: The Rockridge Branch of the Oakland Public Library
Get the details on the panelists, our keynote speaker and more at our new Community Programs site: aauwoaklandpiedmont.org/events You can also sign up to be notified about upcoming programs on our Contacts page at that site. This panel discussion is co-sponsored with the Berkeley branch and the Oakland Public Library. 
Saturday, 2/5/22 10:30am to Noon
Virtual Event – Free & open to the public
Stop Sexual Trafficking
Human Slavery Still Exists in Oakland. Learn what you can do about this!
Featured Speaker: Jennifer Lyle, Executive Director of MISSEY
Zoom link: Please register in advance here.
Missey: Motivating, inspiring, supporting & serving sexually exploited youth
Mission of AAUW: To advance gender equity for women & girls through research, education and advocacy.
