The 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.

The 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.

On 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.

There’s still time to plan your weekend here with the OaklandSeen weekly calendar of events. Get out, get out, wherever you are!

The city of Oakland commits to eliminating the digital divide, bringing computer access to all Oakland residents for economic prosperity and quality of life

Events in Oakland, California April 14-18, 2011. A diverse array of options awaits the city of Oakland and it entertains, educates and participates this weekend.

Cesar Cruz, leader of YMCA of the East Bay’s Homies Empowerment program, received the Jefferson Award for his innovative work with East Oakland youth.

California budget cuts will hit low-income families hard, but we can make a small but important difference to keep water rates affordable in the East Bay.

Despite the shocking details of King’s murder in Memphis by James Earl Ray, and the aftermath of nationwide riots, Oakland was surprisingly quiet. Why? Could it have been the influence of Oakland’s own Black Panther Party?

Polystyrene foam (styrofoam) is made from crude oil. Like all conventional plastics, it is non-renewable, non-biodegradable, and virtually non-recyclable. Polystyrene foam food service ware ends up in landfills, waterways or the ocean. It breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces which are often mistaken for food and ingested by marine animals, birds and fish. Medical evidence also suggests that chemicals in polystyrene foam are carcinogenic and may leach into food or drink. What can be done about it?