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Gerald Green

Gerald Green is a retired Mechanical Engineer. In 2007, Congresswoman Barbara Lee honored him for his: 1) engineering expertise, 2) 10 years’ service as a mentor volunteer to at-risk youth, and 3) for being a distinguished writer. Baba Green released his memoir, “Life Constricted: To Love, Hugs and Laughter,” in 2010, which chronicled his family’s victories over tongue cancer in 1995, neck cancer in 1997 and prostate cancer in 2008. He has published numerous articles and is currently writing a book about African American men’s journey with prostate cancer. Baba Green is a member of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group-American College Radiology Imaging Network, where he serves as an advocate on the Head and Neck Committee. He also advocates for the Prostate Health Support Group for African American Men, sponsored by the University of California at San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Alameda County.

Gerald's Latest Articles

A Black pastor, and elder African American woman, and elder African American man pose for a photo inside a church with red carpet
Prostate Cancer: Stealing Black Hope?

Prostate Cancer: A 15-Year Survivor's Journey and Advocacy for Black Men's Health

Oakland, Where Prostate Cancer and COVID-19 Intersect

A program for African American men with prostate cancer pivoted to organizing COVID testing for African Americans in East Oakland this fall.

Breathless in the 94621
A Ride through a Neighborhood
Oakland School Board Meeting 101
Arnold Perkins, Community Change Agent in Transition
Oakland School District Seven Town Hall Meeting
Community Ready
Quan’s Last Song
The Madison Miracle