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Statement of Clarification on Mass Meeting ‘Protect Our Vote – No Recalls’

I, along with many other organizations and individuals, are involved in a broad grassroots community coalition, “Respect Our Vote – No Recalls,” to oppose the recalls on the November ballot sponsored by billionaires, publicized in the corporate media, and backed by supporters of failed local leaders who are trying suppress the democratic vote choices of Oakland and Alameda County voters in hopes of reversing the results of the last election in which they were voted out of office.

Published

10 months ago

August 17, 2024

Oakland Post

Servant B.K. Woodson, Sr. Courtesy photo.

By Servant B.K. Woodson, Sr.

Special to The Post

Aug. 13

Allen Temple Baptist Church has a long history of hosting community meetings, serving as a valuable community resource. The church does not necessarily endorse those meetings but hosts them as a community service. Although it was previously reported that Allen Temple would host the meeting, that is no longer the case. Instead, the mass meeting will be held at the same time at another nearby church.

Further, the Oakland Post has always served the community by publicizing important community events. We know that the Oakland Post has a longstanding commitment to community service and does not necessarily sponsor the events it publicizes.

Several coalition participants mistakenly thought the Oakland Post sponsored the mass meeting on Aug. 17, which is not the case. We appreciate the Post for its steadfast determination to keep the community informed, even in the face of opposition from those who wish to suppress that information.

The mass meeting will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m. at Thy Word Ministries Church, 8915 International Blvd, Oakland. (Parking available behind the church).

Signed,

Servant B.K. Woodson, Sr.

“Respect Our Vote – No Recalls”