On behalf of the OaklandSeen family of contributors and Managing Editor Pamela Mays McDonald, Founder and Publisher Aimee Allison stated in her acceptance speech, "OaklandSeen was created to reflect the beauty, creativity and diversity of our community. That's important not only in our conversations with each other, but as we talk to the nation." Read More >
Aired on 05/13/2011 - Now that City Attorney John Russo has announced his departure from Oakland, the future of the gang injunctions anti-crime policy seems perilous under the leadership of Mayor Jean Quan. Hear some eloquent voices from the opposition to understand the anti-injunctions perspective.
Stop the Gang Injunction by KarlSingh
Oakland's own "White Boy" Roger Rodd is one of six contestants in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition Finals taking place this weekend at the Paramount Theater. And he isn't even black. But he is hella funny! His comedy challenges racial stereotypes and asks his audience to suspend their disbelief for a few moments. Watch this and try not to laugh!
05/09/2011 - OaklandSeen.comThe African-American Education Task Force and the Oakland Unified School District host the 2011 African-American Honor Roll for 1,000 high-achieving students. The annual event honors the city's top African-American public school students enrolled in Grades 8 through 12. Read More >
05/06/2011 - OaklandSeen.comThe 15th annual "Affordable Housing Week" (May 6-15, 2011) features a week of tours, grand openings, discussion panels and other events. Even as state budget battles threaten funds for affordable housing, more than 11 cities throughout the East Bay will celebrate the creation of green, accessible, quality homes for working families and people with special needs, all made possible with public-nonprofit collaboration. Read More >
04/30/2011 - Pamela Mays McDonaldOn Friday, the Funding Advisory Committee of the City of Oakland's Cultural Affairs Commission co-authored a letter to Mayor Jean Quan urging her continued support of the arts in Oakland. Read More >
04/29/2011 - Dahled JeffriesThere's still time to plan your weekend here with the OaklandSeen weekly calendar of events. Get out, get out, wherever you are! Read More >
04/29/2011 - OaklandSeen.comThe city of Oakland commits to eliminating the digital divide, bringing computer access to all Oakland residents for economic prosperity and quality of life Read More >
There's still time to plan your weekend here with the OaklandSeen weekly calendar of events. Get out, get out, wherever you are! Read More >
