Throughout 2007, Books Not Bars toured all of the youth prisons in the Division of Juvenile Justice (more commonly known by its former initials, “CYA”). This third post describes the complex in Ione, CA. I can tell we are getting closer to the prison because Lourdes and Joyce are tensing… Read more
On the evening of May 5, 2004, SFPD began a high-speed pursuit of Cammerin Boyd, which ended in tragedy. Cammerin, while in the process of surrendering, was shot and killed in front of numerous witnesses. Police alleged that he was reaching for a weapon when he was shot, but witnesses… Read more
So much for the “reality” in reality television. CBS’s latest attempt to put every last television writer on the dole: Armed and Famous, where would-be celebrities (Jack Osbourne from The Osbournes? Really?) attempt to revive their careers by playing cops and robbers in front of a national audience. Armed and… Read more
All of us know about the terrible homicide rate in the Bay Area. We have all touched either directly or indirectly by the devastating outbreak of violence that is occurring in our communities, whether we live in San Francisco, Oakland or elsewhere in the Bay area. But what are our… Read more
On December 12, people from all over Oakland will gather to commemorate the lives of loved ones lost to violence at our annual Evening of Remembrance. We would be honored if you would join us in this effort to start Oakland on the path to peace. Tuesday, December 12, 2006… Read more
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis J. Herrera is seeking a civil injunction against a street gang called the “Oakdale Mobâ€. His reasoning is that the community of Bay View Hunters Point needs protection from members of this infamous gang, whose members commute there to sell drugs, kill rivals and witnesses,… Read more
“Tribute to a Dream” pictures are up. See who looked hot, who looked hotter, and some of the program highlights from our beautiful 10th Anniversary Celebration: Click here to see the photos. email monet@ellabakercenter.org if you would like copies.
The City has to get it together if we’re going to stop violence on the streets. Saturday Oakland cancelled a concert co-sponsored by Ella Baker Center and our Silence the Violence campaign. The City of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department shut down an event expected to draw hundreds. Nicole… Read more
Welcome to our blog – a powerful new tool for Ella Baker Center and hopefully an engaging new “must read” for you.We have great stories and big ideas to share. First hand accounts from the front lines of our fights for justice. Bold solutions to lift communities up our of… Read more