Urban Peace Movement

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Two candidates are vying for history in Alameda D.A.’s race. Here’s what they’re saying

9.30.2022

Two candidates are vying for history in Alameda D.A.’s race. Here’s what they’re saying Joshua Sharpe Sep. 30, 2022Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 4 p.m. Chief Assistant District Attorney Terry Wiley, left, or civil rights attorney Pamela Price, right, will Read More »

Town Up Tuesday May 17, 2022

5.18.2022

On Tuesday May 17th Urban Peace Movement towned it all the way up with TOWN UP TUESDAY, a voter awareness and live music festival at Oakland’s famed Lake Merritt Bandstand (the former site of Festival at the Lake)!! Over 1500 Read More »

Resentencing Road Map and Toolkit

3.15.2022

UPM and CURYJ, YWFC, EBC, and SV- Debug released a Resentencing Toolkit and roadmap for families and people with incarcerated loved ones! You can download the the PDF below Read More »

Know Your DA Month of Action

3.3.2022

#KnowYourDA With primary elections around the corner in June 2022, it’s crucial for community members to understand the power a District Attorney holds, including the concrete policies and practices they can shift to reduce the criminalization and incarceration of our Read More »

2021 UPM Year End Report

12.1.2021

In 2021, Urban Peace Movement organized with youth of color and community members impacted by mass incarceration and community violence and pushed systems leaders to reimagine youth justice and public safety. We leveraged the power of youth organizing, community partnership, Read More »

Solidarity Is Power Workshop Facilitator Guide

Stop the Hate: Solidarity is Power Curriculum

UPM alumni muralist Timothy B. shares how he channeled youth vision to guide ‘Solidarity Is Power’ mural

Culture Keepers platform highlights UPM artists working to shape the movement with creativity

New UPM Program Manager discusses holding soil, amplifying youth voice, and spots that make visitors say “This is Oakland!?”

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