Archive for November, 2010

Turfin’ moves to “front street” on “Nightline”

11/30/2010 | By Pamela Mays McDonald

The Turf Feinz, YAK Films and Youth Uprising appeared on the ABC News program “Nightline” tonight in a packaged report lasting six-and-a-half minutes. Thus begins the mainstream commercialization of another of Oakland’s indigenous art forms.

Cartoon: “Oakland Seen” by Alan Leon: Episode #6

11/30/2010 | By Alan Leon

We are pleased to present the sixth installment of our exclusive cartoon series, “Oakland Seen” by local artist Alan Leon, depicting his celebratory vision of Oakland’s unique landscape.

Opinion: Rioting, vandalism were Chief Batts’ fault

11/29/2010 | By Anonymous Adams Point Resident

Chief Batts’ heavy-handed tactics for controlling Oscar Grant protesters have been inept, provoking vandalism and circumventing the community’s right to heal.

Star-studded events launch national effort to heal the Black community

11/29/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

A new initiative to heal the community, led by some of the biggest names in Black America, launches in Oakland this weekend.

The story of Thanksgiving (or “Thanks-taking”)

11/26/2010 | By Pamela Mays McDonald

Many people believe that the holiday is based on a legendary encounter between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims in 1621, but the holiday has its roots elsewhere.

Be thankful, Oakland!

11/24/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

The song, “Be Thankful for What You’ve Got” echoes a powerful sentiment at this time of Thanksgiving. Stand tall. Just be thankful for what you’ve got…

Contest: Who is your favorite Oakland athlete?

11/23/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

“OAL Great Moments” profiles successful athletes who have graduated from the OUSD. The show hosts a contest for the public to pick its favorite Oakland Athlete.

Cartoon: “Oakland Seen” by Alan Leon: Episode #5

11/22/2010 | By Pamela Mays McDonald

We are pleased to present the fifth installment of our exclusive cartoon series, “Oakland Seen” by local artist Alan Leon, depicting his celebratory vision of Oakland’s unique landscape.

Caliente! Oakland home to International Salsa dance confab this weekend

11/19/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

This weekend, the Oakland Marriott Hotel City Center will play host to the 9th annual San Francisco Bay Area International Salsa Congress.