American Airline flight from Hawaii to LA. Racist flight attendant? From YouTube Channel: August 30, 2016 at 10:55PM ONN – American Airlines Flight From Hawaii To LA – Racist Flight Attendant Toward Asian Woman? This YouTube short video captures an American Airlines flight attendant asking an older Asian woman if she is going to Seoul, … Read more
As I, Zennie Abraham, proud member of The Skyline High School Class Of 1980, write this, the date is Thursday, February 25th, 2021. In other words, a full 3,861 days since our last reunion of our great class of that fantastic year which saw us go off to college or the military or just plain … Read more
Oakland’s Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and Councilmember Treva Reid Call on FEMA and California Leadership to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Equitable Oakland (February 24, 2021) — Oakland’s Vice-Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and Councilmember Treva Reid (District 7 / East Oakland) sent a letter to State and Federal officials to seek immediate action to remedy the inequities … Read more
Name That Tune’s Randy Jackson, Then American Idol Judge, Said Show Makes Stars Of Talent From YouTube Channel: April 11, 2013 at 07:27PM ONN – Name That Tune’s Randy Jackson, Then American Idol Judge, Said Show Makes Stars Of Talent At NAB Show Las Vegas, 2013 Zennie Abraham and Zennie62Media was part of the press … Read more
Join us in acknowledging ALCODA alumna – Judge Sandra Brown-Armstrong during Black History Month From YouTube Channel: February 24, 2021 at 06:11PM ONN – Oakland PD First Black Female Police Officer – Judge Sandra Brown-Armstrong In honor of Black History Month we continue our series in celebrating the legacy of ALCODA alumna- the Honorable Sandra … Read more
Oakland – Today the Defund Oakland Police Coalition released a comprehensive report in response to the draft recommendations issued by Oakland’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force (RPSTF). At a press event today experts involved with the recommendation process spoke to the specific recommendations from each Advisory Board. “The Defund Oakland Police Coalition is excited about … Read more
The murders of Oscar Grant, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Walter Scott, Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Stephon Clark, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and the latest reported name of Daniel Prude, all have one story in common: their lives were ended by police officers. Moreover, there’s story after story, after story, of commonly … Read more
“White Privilege Tax” Video: Mark Dice Ignorant Of American History, Black History, Too – Transcript The vlog above called “”White Privilege Tax” Video: Mark Dice Ignorant Of American History, Black History, Too”, was posted in 2015, and while I, Zennie Abraham, never expressed support for reparations (which is the idea that African Americans should be … Read more
My Vlog On 2015 “White Privilege Tax” Mark Dice Video Proves That Racism Blocks Comprehension ONN – My Vlog On 2015 “White Privilege Tax” Mark Dice Video Proves That Racism Blocks Comprehension My 2015 video called “White Privilege Tax” Video: Mark Dice Ignorant Of American History, Black History, Too”, was such that the majority of … Read more
The following is part of an agenda report to the Berkeley City Council on police practices against African Americans by Berkeley Police. It’s by the Berkeley Mayor’s Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group. The Fair and Impartial Policing Working Group has received three contemporaneous studies of the BPD’s stops as published on the City’s Open … Read more
Oakland, Atlanta, And America, Do Not Fear COVID-19 Moderna And Pfizer Vaccines – Ignore Fake News ONN – Oakland, Atlanta, And America, Do Not Fear COVID-19 Moderna And Pfizer Vaccines – Ignore Fake News – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Watch the vlog Oakland, Atlanta, And America, Do Not Fear COVID-19 Moderna And Pfizer Vaccines – … Read more
John Jones And Derrick Soo Talk Oakland Violence Toward Asian Americans In Zennie62 Video From YouTube Channel: February 22, 2021 at 04:44PM ONN – John Jones And Derrick Soo Talk Oakland Violence Toward Asian Americans In Zennie62 Video Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the … Read more
Oakland – The City of Oakland’s Workforce Development Board is launching a free, online skills training platform offered by Metrix Learning. Taking courses can help Oaklanders improve a wide variety of skills, earn industry certificates, launch into new careers or advance up the career ladder. Metrix Learning offers more than 5,000 courses leading to over … Read more
After this blogger complained about how Bank of America was handling the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Program four times, like here and here, over the weekend, BofA unlocked the unexplained prohibition on my firm applying for a second draw. Now, today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced major changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) designed … Read more
Dr. Fauci explains why we might be wearing masks in 2022 From YouTube Channel: February 21, 2021 at 11:13AM ONN – On CNN Dr. Fauci Explains Why We Might Be Wearing Masks In 2022 Dr. Anthony Fauci shares his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic as the US approaches the grim milestone of 500-thousand deaths from … Read more
Sidney Poitier Accepts the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award in 1992 From YouTube Channel: February 17, 2010 at 08:50PM ONN – Sidney Poitier Accepts the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award in 1992 Legendary Actor and Artist Sidney Poitier accepts the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award (1992). CONNECT WITH AFI: https://ift.tt/1icb71X Tweets by AmericanFilm http://AFI.com/members AFI … Read more
Greatest Speeches Series : Episode 17. Sidney Poitier – Oscar Speech/Movie Speech From YouTube Channel: July 12, 2020 at 11:17AM ONN – Greatest Speeches Series : Episode 17. Sidney Poitier – Oscar Speech/Movie Speech In Episode 17, the first African-American man to win an Oscar, for best actor Sidney Poitier shows his eloquent style and … Read more
The PPP Loan Program is now in its second-draw status, and the loan forgiveness process is under way. My firm, Zennie62Media, received a first PPP Loan last year, but only after a roller-coaster process that started with Bank of America restricting PPP Loan access to those who had credit cards with the bank, even though … Read more
The Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka Australian Open match was punctuated not just by the amazing play of the record-holder in prize money that is Ms. Osaka in winning 6-3, 6-4 over THE QUEEN, but the eruption of anger Twitter users expressed with commentator Chris Evert Lloyd, AKA Chris Evert. BREAKING NEWS: Engine On Fire … Read more
From now on, for particular Biden Administration releases that I believe would be of particular interest to the Oakland Community, I will put “FYI Oakland:” in the title of the post. Readout of the White House’s Meeting with Community Violence Prevention Experts Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and White House Deputy Public Engagement Director … Read more
John Jones Oakland Community Activist On Anti Police Rhetoric’s Impact On Crime In Chinatown & USA ONN – John Jones Oakland Community Activist On Anti Police Rhetoric’s Impact On Crime In Chinatown & USA – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube The title of this video-blog may also be its description, or John Jones Oakland Community Activist … Read more
Karen Chu Of Oakland, UC Berkeley Alumn, To Be On The Chase February 18th 2021 ONN – Karen Chu Of Oakland, UC Berkeley Alumn, To Be On The Chase February 18th 2021 – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Karen Chu, 39, is an Asian-American and new first-time mom with a zeal for experiencing all that life … Read more
Rush Limbaugh Died – Authenticity Was Key To Successful Media Personality; Michelle Sixta ONN – Rush Limbaugh Died – Authenticity Was Key To Successful Media Personality; Michelle Sixta – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Rush Limbaugh died after a long battle with cancer, and while others have nasty comments to make, I do not. I prefer … Read more
Port of Oakland video signals change in Port’s future CMA CGM’s direct Asia service shows Oakland’s import cargo potential Oakland – Port of Oakland says its business model is changing with the commitment by CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, to launch a new direct service from Asia to the Port of … Read more
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration opened HealthCare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov for a special enrollment period until May 15 to provide all Americans the opportunity to sign up for health insurance coverage amid the pandemic. President Biden believes health care is a right and will do everything in his power to uphold his commitment to ensure all Americans … Read more
Bank Of America is supposed to be the organization helping small business, and especially black small businesses, during The Pandemic. Instead, B of A has done a good job acting like it just wants big white firms to get government help, and not small black organizations. In the case of my Zennie62Media, I posted this … Read more
As millions of Americans face continued hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden and Vice President Harris continue to take action to help keep individuals and families in their homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a housing affordability crisis. Today, 1 in 5 renters is behind on rent and just over 10 million homeowners are … Read more
Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium Room Tax Revenue Dive Means Bond Reserve In Trouble In 2022 From YouTube Channel: February 16, 2021 at 12:42AM ONN – Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium Room Tax Revenue Dive Means Bond Reserve In Trouble In 2022 Here at Oakland News Now, and more specifically in a December 9th, 2020 … Read more
In the latest chapter of “Voting Matters”, we find that Jack Dorsey’s Twitter is finally suspending the account of Project Veritas, the outfit led by archvillain James O’Keefe. For years, James O’Keefe got away with ambush video campaigns made to sow disinformation, trying to make Democrats or anyone he identifies as left-leaning or just against … Read more
On TikTok Claudia Conway Reacts To Her Own American Idol Appearance With Katy Perry ONN – On TikTok Claudia Conway Reacts To Her Own American Idol Appearance With Katy Perry – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube On TikTok Claudia Conway Reacts To Her Own American Idol Appearance With Katy Perry Given what she went through in … Read more
Oakland Town Hall: Eliminating Local Contracting Disparities From YouTube Channel: February 13, 2021 at 09:51PM ONN – Oakland Councilmember Loren Taylor’s Town Hall : Eliminating Local Contracting Disparities Watch Councilmember Loren Taylor and local business stakeholders discuss ways to eliminate racial and gender based contracting disparities in Oakland! Panelists include the following: 1. Cathy Adams, … Read more
Women of The Black Panther Party Mural From YouTube Channel: February 14, 2021 at 04:46PM ONN – West Oakland Women Of The Black Panther Party Mural YouTube Livestream Where YouTuber Jilchristina Vest writes: I was born and raised in Chicago. I moved to the Bay in 1986 @ 18 yrs old. In 1995, after earning … Read more
Hundreds In Oakland Denounce Attacks On Asian Americans From YouTube Channel: February 14, 2021 at 01:58AM ONN – A group gathered in Oakland Saturday in response to recent anti-Asian attacks. Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , … Read more
Hundreds Rally Near Oakland Chinatown to Support Asian Community From YouTube Channel: February 13, 2021 at 09:19PM ONN – In Oakland Saturday afternoon, hundreds came together in a show of unity with Asian American victims of a spate of recent attacks in the Bay Area. Betty Yu reports. (2-13-21) Note from Zennie62Media and OaklandNewsNow.com : … Read more
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong Announce New Dedicated Liaisons to Non-English Speaking Communities to Increase Safety and Trust Note, just an hour after Mayor Schaaf’s Office issued the press release this post is based on, Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunado Bas issued a tweet that she met with Police Chief … Read more
Mayors, Governors To Join President Biden, Vice President Harris, To Talk American Rescue Plan ONN – Mayors, Governors To Join President Biden, Vice President Harris, To Talk American Rescue Plan – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Mayors, Governors To Join President Biden, Vice President Harris, To Talk American Rescue Plan Friday, February 12th. The White House … Read more
12:43 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. I have quite a few things at the top, but then we will take plenty of questions. I wanted to take a moment, at the top of our briefing today, to note that on this day, 21 years ago, President Clinton announced the naming of the … Read more
Washington, D.C. –– Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) today announced $2 billion in special Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds for families to afford proper funerals for their loved ones who passed away as a result of COVID-19. This program replicates the funding used for funeral assistance after Hurricane Katrina, and was inspired by legislation introduced … Read more
McClymonds High School Serves as Backdrop for City of Oakland’s Swearing in Ceremony for new Police Chief, LeRonne Armstrong, McClymonds Alumnus Oakland, CA — A sunny Monday morning at McClymonds High School looked very different than it has for the past eleven months. A crowd had gathered for a special event in which the school … Read more
I saw this over at Instagram, and since there’s no repost for WordPress (yet), I made my own. It reads as the title above does: “Oakland Can Support Black Lives Matter And Attack Anti-Asian Racism At The Same Time”. It’s an answer to the sudden attacks on elderly Asian Americans in Oakland, and a behind-the-scenes … Read more