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…

Community activist Dedoceo Habi has produced an original music video to draw attention to the plight of juvenile rape and incest victims, utilizing help from the local community to compose and perform the music, shoot the video, and appear as actors and extras. It premiers here on OaklandSeen.

Mayor-elect Jean Quan’s campaign produced a head-bobbing video, “DREAM A Better Oakland,” featuring local hip-hop artists Chris Star, G Saleem and Loz Perez–and of course, candidate Quan. Enjoy!

Publisher Aimee Allison shares her passion for Oakland and explains why she founded OaklandSeen: to be a place where Oakland is seen…and heard.

Oakland’s own “conscious” hip-hop artist Boots Riley teams up with guitarist Tom Morello to produce this new video of M.I.A.’s hit “Paper Planes.” To the barricades with a beat!

Congresswoman Barbara Lee was in Oakland on Sunday for her annual Women’s Tea.  She expressed gratitude for Oakland’s unfailing progressive politics and support as she introduces key legislation intended to solve the nation’s pressing economic and social problems.

OaklandSeen publisher Aimee Allison was a featured guest on the KPIX program “Bay Sunday” on September 12, 2010, sharing her enthusiasm for the city of Oakland.

Follow this link for the full interview.

The best dance video we’ve seen – four super-talented dancers at the corner of 90th Ave and MacArthur.

Official release of the Youth Roots single, “Oakland State of Mind,” from the album “Edit the Real”.

OaklandSeen was featured on national TV and radio program Democracy Now this morning to discuss social media’s role in building community in Oakland, in the aftermath of the Mehserle verdict and beyond. Publisher Aimee Allison was joined by Oakland hip-hop journalist “Davey D” and Cheryl Contee (aka “Jill Tubman”), co-founder of the political blog “Jack and Jill Politics.”