Prop. 6 could end ‘slavery’ in California prisons
Proposition 6 would eliminate involuntary servitude or forced prison labor in California state prisons. Some oppose ending slavery due to possible labor costs.
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Jerusalem Coffee House celebrates anniversary amid war on Gaza
Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Founded by Abdul Rahim Harara, a Palestinian-American, the coffee shop has quickly become a community gathering space and cultural landmark. Despite backlash over names of culturally inspired drinks, the shop remains committed to supporting his heritage and amplifying liberation movements worldwide.
Media stereotypes and crime reporting doesn’t help public safety
Journalists and community members gathered in Oakland on September 12 to discuss public safety, news coverage, and racial stereotypes.
“Guns to Gardens” Encourages Residents to Surrender Firearms this Saturday
Guns to Gardens encourages Oakland area residents to surrender firearms, no questions asked, in exchange for gift cards worth up to $300
Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?
Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety?
Oakland’s artist communities are “calling in” perpetrators
"The “He” represents a number of accused perpetrators who have been called into accountability within some Bay Area artist communities."
Jerusalem Coffee House celebrates anniversary amid war on Gaza
Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Founded by Abdul Rahim Harara, a Palestinian-American, the coffee shop has quickly become a community gathering space and cultural landmark. Despite backlash over names of culturally inspired drinks, the shop remains committed to supporting his heritage and amplifying liberation movements worldwide.
Media stereotypes and crime reporting doesn’t help public safety
Journalists and community members gathered in Oakland on September 12 to discuss public safety, news coverage, and racial stereotypes.
“Guns to Gardens” Encourages Residents to Surrender Firearms this Saturday
Guns to Gardens encourages Oakland area residents to surrender firearms, no questions asked, in exchange for gift cards worth up to $300
Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?
Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety?
Oakland’s artist communities are “calling in” perpetrators
"The “He” represents a number of accused perpetrators who have been called into accountability within some Bay Area artist communities."