Oakland School Board Candidate Interviews District 3, Question 5 2020 OUSD ONN – From Oakland Education Association, which reports: 2020 OUSD School Board Candidates answer the question, “Can you describe some examples and sources of environmental racism in your district, and say how they affected OUSD students, parents, and educators? What commitments can you make … Read more
Does Oakland really understand what an economic development strategy is? Just a moment ago I shared an article on Facebook that is in The Atlantic Magazine and about New York City Representative-Elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s idea for a Green New Deal climate policy that’s as much about economic development as it is environmental regulations. First, I … Read more
NASHVILLE – Congratulations to The Travelin’ McCourys on their Grammy nomination for “Best Bluegrass Album,” which was announced today on https://www.grammy.com/. The Travelin’ McCourys’s eponymous debut album was released on May 25th of this year after decades of playing – the Grammy nomination pointing to both the band’s work ethic and their innovative style … Read more
Hot Rize Bluegrass Band , one of the most respected and influential bands in bluegrass music, is pleased to announce the release of their aptly named new record Hot Rize 40th Anniversary Bash, recorded live at Boulder Theatre, over the course of three sold out shows in January of this year. Hot Rize (Nick Forster … Read more
Rhonda Vincent of “Rhonda Vincent & The Rage” named “Female Vocalist of the Year” by The International Bluegrass Music Association. The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the final nominations for the 2018 International Bluegrass Music Awards. The announcement was made during a press conference held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in Nashville, TN and … Read more