By Peace Harmony OAKLAND, CA – A new habitat for female artists was born last November. Valerie Troutt started The Shepeople’s, a collective of female vocalists, musicians, poets, dancers, filmmakers, visual artists, craft makers, foodies and
By Ida Hancox OAKLAND, CA – For most of Shawn Vasquez’s life, he’s been in trouble with the law. He started ditching school to sell drugs before he was a teenager. He hit the ninth
It is one of the most painful, difficult, and quintessentially American words in our language. It’s been used to dehumanize, to hurt feelings, to show love, and to sell records. When popular talk radio host
By Jo Ann Bell OAKLAND, CA – A warm and secure feeling of community thrives in the neighborhoods along Adeline Street. Reflecting on the West Oakland stretch of Adeline during the 1940’s and 50’s brings
By Tyrese Johnson and Adimu Madyun OAKLAND, CA – Break, glide, pop, lock, backspin, suicide. These moves and more were on display last Friday at the All Styles Dance Battle in Jack London Square. The
