OAKLAND SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH UNHOUSED OAKLAND MOTHERS ON DECEMBER 17th
On International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, we are asking Oakland residents to support housing as a human right — because sex worker safety is racial justice, economic justice, and the right to shelter.
DECEMBER 17, 2019, OAKLAND, CA: Violence against sex workers is one thread in a fabric of gendered, racialized violence intended to suppress our communal power.
On December 17th, Oakland residents will come out to support Moms4Housing in global solidarity with marginalized communities seizing what is rightfully theirs: shelter, sustenance, and safety for themselves and their families.
Housing instability impacts the health and wellness of the Bay Area. There are four times as many empty homes in Oakland as there are homeless people. The median cost of a home in Oakland is over $700,000 and rising, and the rate of people experiencing homelessness is skyrocketing every day. This housing crisis is hurting our communities.
BAWS invites our wider community to show their love on December 17th at 2928 Magnolia Street, where Black mamas will be resisting eviction. We would like as many people outside the house at all times, so feel free to coordinate with friends and community to take shifts. Eviction can start as early as 6 am. Be aware that police presence is expected. Follow @moms4housing for updates.
“We are mothers, we are workers, we are human beings, and we deserve housing. Our children deserve housing. Housing is a human right.” - Moms For Housing, 2019
Please sign the Moms 4 Housing Petition and join BAWS in donating funds to support a movement to reclaim vacant homes to house homeless mothers and children: moms4housing.org/donate
Please consider wearing red to show sex worker solidarity with this cause. If folks need assistance with transportation, please contact BAWSorg@gmail.com for a travel stipend.
Support Moms 4 Housing
Tuesday, December 17th, 2019, 6am-4pm
2928 Magnolia Street, Oakland, CA
UPDATE: We have good news, Moms4Housing will not be evicted tomorrow 12/17! This gives moms4housing.com more time to organize and fight. We do not need bodies at Magnolia St at this time. Please follow @moms4housing for updates and next steps.
We will still be hosting a D17 event:
Gathering of Solidarity & Remembrance at Lake Merritt
Eastside, Lakeshore & 18th st
December 17, 4p - SunsetLook for candles & a banner. Please bring candles to light, warm clothing/blankets. We will have hot chocolate to enjoy.
Family & Allies welcome <3Afterward, we are encouraging folks to attend Moms House Solidarity Community Meeting Tuesday, December 17th at 6 PM at Taylor Memorial Church (1188 12th Street), to discuss our next steps and how you can support Moms 4 Housing in our ongoing fight!
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