Archive for June, 2010
OaklandSeen’s events for the weekend: June 30 – July 5
Once again, Oakland never disappoints when it comes to finding something fantastic to do over the weekend! OaklandSeen presents this choice selection of events
Video: Violence is not justice in response to Mehserle verdict
Critical message by Youth Uprising in advance of Mehserle trial verdict. If you have difficulty viewing this video, try this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0uai2F_U58
Congratulations, Van Jones!
Van Jones is back in the Bay Area, this time to accept INFORUM’s “21st Century Visionary Award” from the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Countdown to the Mehserle verdict
Take a step back and review the facts and arguments of the Oscar Grant case.
Podcast – Ishmael Reed: the last thing Oakland needs is a riot
Ishmael Reed, noted Oakland social critic and author, spoke on the KPFA Morning Show with Aimee Allison about the ex-BART officer Mehserle murder trial and his observations on the American justice system. Audio excerpt here.
Grant’s mother rushed to hospital as Mehserle defense rests
Wanda Johnson, mother of BART shooting victim, broke down in court and was then rushed to a nearby hospital after complaining of symptoms suggesting a heart attack.
Mehserle trial proves it: we need a better way to talk about race
The conversation around the Mehserle murder trial proves that we have to take on issues of race in the criminal justice system and society as a whole.
Marking Michael Jackson’s death with Oakland memories
It’s been a year since Michael Jackson’s death. Check out this 1979 video when he visited Oakland and was a guest on Soul Beat television.
Joe Hawkins: Chair of Oakland Pride
On September 5, 2010, Oakland will host its first Gay Pride celebration in six years. Party promoter Joe Hawkins is the chair of this year’s festivities.
OaklandSeen’s events for the weekend June 24-27
From films, to comedy, to poetry, camp-outs, fundraisers, even workshops for your dog – Oakland’s got something for you to experience this weekend. Check out OaklandSeen’s events for the weekend of Thursday through Sunday June 24 – 27, 2010: THURSDAY JUNE 24, 2010: ·Film: Etienne! By Jeff Mizushima Temescal Street Cinema 49th and Telegraph, Oakland [...]
