Violent crime is down for 2nd yr.#Oakland’s #BBBON & #AllenTempleBaptistChurch community discussion on #safety solutions in #EastOakland Thurs, 5:30-8 pm
✔️Learn how 40X40 Initiative is working to redirect public safety funding & how to participate
✔️Updates fr Oakland Dept of Violence Prevention

#Oakland Farewell to a progressive warrior for justice tonight Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr. with An Evening of Worship & Witness
•Thursday, Oct 9, 6pm
•Lying in Repose | 2~5pm
The Celebration of Life

•Friday, Oct 10, 11am
#AllenTempleBaptistChurch 8500 International Blvd
#RestinPower

The #AllenTempleBaptistChurch family has released a schedule of events to celebrate the life of the Reverend Doctor #JAlfredSmithSr—a great #Oakland champion of #socialjustice & unity.
Zoom options.
#RestinPower

With great sadness I learned Reverend #JAlfredSmithSr has passed. For decades he was a progressive leader bringing our community together, making the #AllenTempleBaptistChurch a refuge for many & a gathering place for difficult discussions. He was a personal counselor & will be missed
#RestInPower