Our partners at The Bay Citizen took note of the long-awaited demolition of the former Oak Knoll Naval Medical Center in the East Oakland Hills. Built in 1942, it was once a center for the health care and treatment of active duty military and veterans alike. The hospital was closed in 1996 and the property purchased by a developer for conversion into homes, shops and condominiums. On Friday, April 8, TBC reporter Adithya Sambamurthy captured its implosion, created by 800 pounds of dynamite.

On this anniversary of the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station on New Years Eve, and the continued incarceration and sentencing of his killer, BART policeman Johannes Mehserle, TURF FEINZ presents this fresh tribute, dedicated to the memory of Oscar Grant.

As the city prepares for the second anniversary of the BART police shooting of Oscar Grant on New Years Eve, OaklandSeen would like to share this rarely-seen 1974 television documentary, in the interest of educating our community and contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the role of police in Oakland.

Favianna Rodriquez, artist and activist, speaks from her Oakland home about the upcoming Dream Act vote in the US Senate.

Contributor Pablo Paredes submitted a video in which Oakland poet and activist Paul Flores, of “Def Jam Poetry,” recites a poem, “Brown DREAMs.”

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!

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.