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I live 2 blocks from the Whole Foods by Lake Merritt. Do I shop there? Yes. Do I feel good about supporting tasty corporate health food? No.
I also live less than a 5… Read more
This blog is part of our series celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. You can celebrate with us at the 2011 Ellas: 15 Years of People-Powered Change, or submit your own anniversary memory or wish to ellasvoice@ellabakercenter.org.
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Our Heal the Streets program includes an opportunity for Fellows to be placed with mentors. I had the chance to mentor 17 year old, Met West Senior, Dion Campbell. Want to know about how the police tried to stop her racial profiling project? What her best… Read more
For the last five years, the Ella Baker Center has been honored to serve as the co-conveners of the Oakland Apollo Alliance along with IBEW Local 595. In this role, we have brought together a coalition of labor unions, environmentalists, community-based organizations and green businesses, working together to… Read more
“I want the city to have money to retrofit homes, save money on bills and create green jobs.” – Kristen Schwind, Bay Localize
“I want new construction close to public transit with affordable housing and renter protections. That way Oakland can promote development but still maintain Oakland’s economic and… Read more
Every February, the United States commemorates Black History Month. Throughout the month, Ella’s Voice will be profiling some of our favorite unsung heroes of Black History To contribute to this series, email ellasvoice@ellabakercenter.org.
I call her Dr. B because she finished pre-med last year and is applying medical… Read more
Every February, the United States commemorates Black History Month. Throughout the month, Ella’s Voice will be profiling some of our favorite unsung heroes of Black History To contribute to this series, email ellasvoice@ellabakercenter.org.
Walter Turner is an scholar, author, journalist and friend.
Turner is a leading authority… Read more
When it comes to talking about our nation’s problems, our movement is quick to paint a picture that Picaso would be proud of. However, when it comes to painting a picture of the solutions, our movement tends finger paint with most of our colors landing on the floor.
What’s unique… Read more
Recently, I attended a two week training on Permaculture. The day before the training began, I asked myself, ‘What am I doing? Two weeks away from my desk, my cell phone, my home? What does this have to do with creating green-collar jobs?’ My fears continued on the… Read more
