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Oakland’s new technology chief: responsive digital government, high-speed internet access for all

March 27, 2017 Howard Dyckoff 0

Andrew “Pete” Peterson, Oakland’s new head of technology, has a mission: improve the digital aspects of Oakland government, and do all he can to make sure Oaklanders have equal access to technology, no matter where […]

2016 Project Blogs

Student-Led Vigil in Support of Detained Immigrants

March 21, 2017 Katharine Davies Samway 1

“We are here in solidarity with the 150 to 300 immigrants who are detained here at this facility. They are asylum seekers. They are green card holders. They are long-term residents,” says the Rev. Deborah […]

2016 Project Blogs

Street Level Health Project: Safety Net for Oakland Workers Celebrates its 15th Year

March 20, 2017 Kat Ferreira 0

In the wake of anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric, national civil rights organizations have experienced a wave of unprecedented support. For example, in one weekend alone, the American Civil Liberties Union national chapter received $24 Million […]

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The Greening of Brookfield Elementary School

March 16, 2017 Oakland Voices 0

By Howard Dyckoff and Tom Webb A coalition of non-profits, school district employees and state agencies has launched an ambitious project: the greening of Brookfield Elementary School in East Oakland to reduce pollutants and improve […]

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Oakland Symphony Presents “Notes from Native America”

March 10, 2017 Sabah Williams 0

  The Oakland Symphony presented a sneak peak performance of its upcoming showcase “Notes from Native America” at Intertribal Friendship House (IFH) on February 7th, 2017. IFH is known as Oakland’s longest running Native American […]

2016 Project Blogs

One Courageous Immigration Organizer

March 8, 2017 Katharine Davies Samway 2

Imagine you’re 29. A Latina. You came to the U.S. with your family when you were 15. You’re undocumented, but in 2016, you got DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). What would you do […]

2016 Project Blogs

Empowering Oakland Families

March 6, 2017 Tony Daquipa 0

“Organizing makes the impossible possible.” -Pecolia Manigo If you truly want to serve the people in a culturally competent way, it helps to have an interpreter and child care. Dinner doesn’t hurt either. All three […]

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