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Band of Robin Hoods March on Downtown Banks By Howard Dyckoff Wearing green caps with feathers, a merry band of protesters marched ON Citibank and Wells Fargo in the crisp late afternoon air this Tuesday. … More »Band of Robin Hoods March on Downtown Banks

by Earl Ofari Hutchinson May 19 marked what would have been the 88th birthday of Malcolm X, an anniversary that passed mostly unnoticed with little in the way of civic celebrations, pageants or parades. … More »Once Again, Legacy of Malcolm X Will Outlive Tragedy

On Wednesday, May 22, Soldiers Against Violence Everywhere Founder Pastor Zac Carey, Caught in the Crossfire First Responder Kyndra Simmons, and Oakland Street Outreach Team Lead Akil Truso, will share … More »Safe Oakland Speaker Series continues TODAY, from 7 – 9 p.m. (Community Voices)

At TEMESCAL BRANCH LIBRARY : 5205 Telegraph Ave. : Sat. May 25 : 2:30 PM Local newsman, political commentator and culture critic J. Douglas Allen-Taylor will read from his new novel, Sugaree Rising and … More »J. Douglas Allen-Taylor reads from Sugaree in North Oakland, May 25

A 21st Century alternative May Day event took place in Jack London Square, one not requiring a march to the barricades to participate. A different kind of revolution was proposed by Jennifer Pahlka, the … More »Code for America founder keynotes League of Women Voters Awards Luncheon in Oakland

Ed. Note: In 2011, California’s legislature passed AB 790, a statewide initiative aimed at addressing the growing number of high school graduates unprepared or under-prepared for either college or a career. … More »In Oakland Classrooms, Students “Learn to Work”

from the Mayor’s newsletter: Budget Hearings Come to Close This last week we held 4 hearings on the budget. They were evenly attended by staff and residents for the most part and brought out lively discussion. … More »Mayor Quan on proposed Oakland City Budget

An Assembly hearing focusing on rising gun violence in the East Bay instead evolved into a string of community and faith-based leaders clamoring for answers over how to heal what they say is the root cause … More »Community Leaders Say Gun Violence In The East Bay Is A Public Health Crisis (Analysis)

Lest we forget the East Bay is still a bastion of liberalism, a few of its Democratic legislators Friday reminded voters that even though societal factors like unemployment and an eroding middle class … More »East Bay Legislators Call For Stringent Gun Control Laws (Analysis)

Want to ride with the ladies? Spanning six major North American cities this year, Clitoral Mass 2013 will kick off Saturday, May 25 in Oakland. The ride will leave from Lake Merritt at 2 p.m. and there … More »Clitoral Mass set to hit Oakland May 25

Twelve people including former teachers, a scientist, youth advocates and the mayor’s chief of staff, have applied to fill the Oakland school board seat vacated by Dr. Gary Yee when he was asked to become … More »Twelve Oakland residents compete to serve on school board

Just in from the City of Oakland: OAKLAND, CA – On Tuesday, May 21, the Oakland City Council will vote on a proposal to partner with an international microlending organization to support local entrepreneurs … More »Oakland City Council to Vote on Microlending Initiative Partnership with Microlending Organization Kiva to Provide ...

By Uilani A. Gray – Tower Staff Writer The community of Cinnamongirl Inc., a nonprofit mentoring program, held a meet and greet on May 9 at the MetroCenter Auditorium in Oakland for new mentors, volunteers … More »Cinnamongirls support young women in Oakland

By Aubrie Johnson – Tower Staff Writer African-American youth filled the first two rows of chairs lining the congregation room of the Acts Full Gospel Church in Oakland on April 27, clad in white T-shirts … More »Oakland youth speak truth to power – NAACP forum has kids asking tough questions

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Even the though the 2014 election season in Oakland is over a year away that doesn’t preclude potential candidates from starting early. Not only is attracting local community support important, but more … More »List Of Possible Challengers To Oakland Mayor Quan Begins To Emerge (Analysis)