Election Defense Training & Voter Education - Join Radical Legacy of MLK Jr Direct Action

HANDS OFF OUR COMMUNITY AND ELECTIONS!

Organizations: Poor People's Campaign Bay Area, PPC Laney College, Peralta Federation of Teachers, and Bay Resistance

We are excited to invite our labor, faith, students, and community networks to a special two-day event focused on building power within the Bay Area region, expanding our Direct Action Network, and preparing for the upcoming elections.

Hosted in collaboration with Bay Area PPC, Peralta Federation of Teachers, and Bay Resistance, these events will help us learn about current threats to democracy and the role of labor unions, students, and the community in fighting back against fascism.

Here is what we have planned:

DAY 1: "When ICE Melts" Film Screening & Discussion

When: Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 PM

Where: Berkeley City College Auditorium Berkeley, CA

More info here: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/10/05/18889054.php

Join us for a screening of the 81-minute film When ICE Melts. The evening will focus on building MN 15 defense committees/chapters for the Bay Area and will feature:

A live call-in from a MN 15 defense member.

A discussion with the filmmaker and defense committee members about ongoing power-building efforts.

A tabling event with our partner groups to help you get involved.


DAY 2: Election Defense Training & Voter Education

When: Friday, October 30 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: The Laney College Bistro, Oakland CA

More info: https://pages.bayresistance.org/bay-get-ready-hands-off-our-community-and-elections

Prepare for what's at stake this election season with a comprehensive afternoon of education and training. The agenda includes:

Grounding & Strategy: Updates on MN 15 and Bay Resistance’s strategy regarding ICE and the elections.

Panel Speakers: History of the radical legacy of MLK Jr. and the critical need for direct action.

Voter Education: A guide to the upcoming ballot featuring:

Information on Proposition 3 (The California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act) and its ongoing funding for public schools and health care.

Discussions on Prop 40, Prop 41, and Prop 42

Action Training: A 1.5-hour Election Defense Training session led by Bay Resistance and BATS.

Come learn about the tools available, get resources on how to plug in, and help us build the Bay Area Regional PPC.