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When racial solidarity matters most

6.10.2026

By Nicole Lee, Executive Director, Urban Peace Movement June 10, 2026 At UPM, racial solidarity sits at the center of our youth organizing strategy. Today, in the face of another profound injustice, we feel its importance at our core. Last
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New UPM Program Manager discusses holding soil, amplifying youth voice, and spots that make visitors say “This is Oakland!?”

6.5.2026

Maria Cepeda, Urban Peace Movement’s Member Organizing Manager, at UPM’s downtown Oakland offices. Photo: Ashleigh Reddy By Urban Peace Movement This Q&A series introduces Urban Peace Movement’s newest team members to our community and online network. It was recorded live,
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Youth organizers to stage anti-juvenile incarceration town hall – CBS Bay Area

4.5.2023

UPDATED ON: APRIL 4, 2023 / 7:45 PM / CBS/BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE OAKLAND – Youth organizers will call on Alameda County leaders Wednesday to end youth incarceration in the county, according to the Free Our Kids Coalition, which opposes
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How an Oakland shoe designer is helping Black men heal from incarceration – Oaklandside

3.9.2023

Dieudonné Brou achieved success after prison with his company Koffi Noir. Now, he’s helping others do the same. by Brandy Collins March 9, 2023 There’s a saying that “clothes don’t make the man.” And while it’s true that a person’s
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New Poll: Alameda County Voters Back Replacing Youth Incarceration with Health and Community-Based Approaches

10.21.2020

Urban Peace Movement has conducted a new poll on voter attitudes towards youth justice in Alameda County. According to the poll, two-thirds of Alameda County voters back replacing youth incarceration and investing in health and community-based approaches such as education
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New UPM Program Manager discusses holding soil, amplifying youth voice, and spots that make visitors say “This is Oakland!?”

Youth organizers explore ‘pathways to liberation’ at Winter Justice House town hall

Urban Peace Movement’s ‘That’s Oakland, Baby!’ summer block party series drew hundreds to celebrate creativity, unity, and resilience

EAST BAY TIMES: Youth organizer decries DA move to prosecute more teens as adults

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