Posts Tagged ‘violence prevention’

The newest, freshest turf dance video from YAK Films

04/02/2011 | By Pamela Mays McDonald

Here’s the newest, hours-old dance video from Oakland’s own TURF FEINZ and YAK Films (an original project of YouthUprising in East Oakland). This group pioneered the “turf dance” style that is now sweeping the entire planet. In this video, dancer Dreal (star of the famous RIP memorial “Dancin’ in the Rain” video dedicated to his brother Rich, who had been killed in a car accident on that same corner– just the night before) expresses himself with his body.

Father’s Day is Sunday! Oakland dads share their feelings

06/15/2010 | By Aimee Allison

These fathers do it all; they provide care for their children, take time out of their busy schedules to spend time with family and show an awareness of their own emotions.