The Brotherhood uplifts the needs and voices of Black communities and encourages our network to stay civically engaged by hosting Real Talk About the Town, a unique election season series utilizing virtual and live forums to hold real, unfiltered conversations about the issues shaping our communities.
In March 2024, we recorded video interviews with Alameda County Supervisor candidates from Districts 4 and 5. In November 2024, we held a live candidates forum for the District 5 run-off, engaging 60 community members who had the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to the candidates directly.
In April 2025, we recorded interviews with candidates for the Oakland Mayoral Special Election and released a series of short videos and highlight reels, which attracted over one thousand total views.
These resources are valuable for keeping Oakland voters informed about the candidates' stances on critical issues affecting Black residents, including community-centered public safety, police accountability, and equity-driven investments.
