Gentrification takes a toll on Oakland seniors Laura McCamy March 23, 2015 Development, News 2 Comments At a recent meeting of the Hope and Justice Committee of St. Mary’s Center, the members allowed a reporter to sit in as they discussed their...
Oakland’s African American Male Achievement Initiative is working Barbara Grady February 7, 2014 Education, Identity, Justice, News 4 Comments For high school sophomore Anthony Johnson, the African American Male Achievement program spurred him to become a more serious student with a career...
Sidebar: Can sustainable community development impact crime reduction in urban areas? Eric K Arnold and New America Media November 26, 2013 Development, Environment The impacts of the revitalization of the neighborhood surrounding East Oakland’s Tassafaronga Village go beyond making the area more aesthetically...
Local non-profits working to create a Community Advisory Board for prison realignment (Community Voices) oaklandpost October 30, 2013 Justice By Charles Eddy and Charles Turner, The Oakland Post The Alameda County Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform is working with Oakland Community...
City Council will look at two maps in its redistricting debate tonight Barbara Grady October 15, 2013 Development, Identity, Justice, News 2 Comments Some 48 maps or pieces of maps that suggest various redistricting possibilities for the City of Oakland have been honed down to two maps. The City...