Morgan DeBaun on Leadership and the Future of Black News | How I Built This | NPR ONN – Morgan DeBaun Talks Blavity, Leadership, And The Future Of Black News With NPR Moreover, what’s “black news” to a publication like Hearst Corporation is, in my view, news about helping poor black people, always showing us … Read more
Oakland Lake Merritt Still Gets Crowded On The Weekend, Even As City Pleads “Give The Lake A Break” ONN – Oakland Lake Merritt Still Gets Crowded On The Weekend, Even As City Pleads “Give The Lake A Break” The video blog of the photo above was from Instagram and posted yesterday, Saturday July 11th 2020. … Read more
Join Steph Curry: Help Save Oakland Warriors House, Lloyd Canamore’s Home For 50 Years ONN – Join Steph Curry: Help Save Oakland Warriors House, Lloyd Canamore’s Home For 50 Years The latest on this problem is that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry gave the fund-raising effort a cyber push online. Now, the effort started … Read more
Oakland’s “Sterilization” Continues by Derrick Soo ONN – Oakland’s “Sterilization” Continues As Predatory Lenders Target Impoverished Neighborhoods – By Derrick Soo I hear of another “Heritage” Oakland family becoming a casualty of PREDATORY Lenders, Developers, Speculators, Slumlords & many others that “Target” these homes in the impoverished neighborhoods. We need to protect our communities from … Read more
East Oakland:The story of two brothers from Felix Mitchell Hood ONN – East Oakland: The Story Of Curtis And Joe Lee: Two Brothers From Felix Mitchell’s Neighborhood This video, posted by Vinmoonsu on YouTube, was originally on NBC News Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation … Read more
Fireworks in Oakland ONN – Although I didn’t celebrate the Fourth of July, I did go out with my camera to capture how my neighborhood in Oakland celebrated in the midst of civil unrest and protesting that has yet to slow down. **Support the Black Lives Matter print Fundraiser** https://ift.tt/2VY0VVn https://ift.tt/2ZaCOot **List of Orgs to … Read more
Oakland Lee Street Black Lives Matter Memorial Vandal Identified; Posting His Address Is Wrong ONN – Oakland Lee Street Black Lives Matter Memorial Vandal Identified; Posting His Address On Nextdoor Is Wrong The original maker of the Black Lives Matter Memorial at the corner of Lee St. and Grand Ave in Oakland’s Adams Point Neighborhood, … Read more
Fourth Of July 2020 Fireworks In Fayetteville Georgia During The Pandemic ONN – Fourth Of July 2020 Fireworks In Fayetteville Georgia During The Pandemic. A normally well trafficked set of neighborhoods in Fayetteville, Georgia is surprisingly subdued during The Pandemic 2020, but not too much, for the 4th. Stay tuned. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland … Read more
UME Yoga Downtown Oakland Windows Smashed During Black Lives Matter Protest On 4th Of July ONN – UME Yoga Downtown Oakland Windows Smashed During Black Lives Matter Protest On 4th Of July On Facebook, Oakland’s Phil Tagami, who is co-owner of the yoga studio, wrote “Three young white women showing their ally ship to Black … Read more
The City Of Oakland’s 4th Of July Plans as explained by the District Two Office Of Nkki Fortunado Bas. Hello all, We are writing to keep you apprised of the city’s updated plan for Lake Merritt during the July 4th holiday weekend. With our input, the City Administration developed an enhanced plan (below) that we … Read more
After his Oakland home and neighborhood were harassed by a 90-car march of people representing a non-profit group effort organized by someone named Anya Svanoe, Phil Tagami posted this question on Facebook: So the new campaign by ACCE and certain special interests funding ACCE (a multi million dollar state wide advocacy organization) is to attack … Read more
3 Minutes in Oakland, California, USA – Friday, July 3, 2020 ONN – 4th Of July Neighborhood Fireworks In Oakland, California, USA – Friday, July 3, 2020 Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. mobile … Read more
Los Angeles – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 819 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities (people of color, or p.o.c), and 49% international from 68 countries. … Read more
City Attorney Files Tenant Protection and Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Local Landlords Oakland, CA – On Thursday, May 28th, City Attorney Barbara J. Parker filed a lawsuit under the Tenant Protection Ordinance and state civil rights laws against three local landlords who forced tenants to live in potentially life-threatening conditions and attempted evictions through unlawful, … Read more
MacArthur Commons Apartments in Oakland, CA | 510.426.9398 ONN – WELCOME TO MACARTHUR COMMONS https://ift.tt/3gddRyA Welcome to The MAC. Located in the historic Temescal neighborhood of Oakland across from the MacArthur BART station, it’s close to the Bay’s major work centers and has plenty to do just down the street. It’s a place where you … Read more
Oakland’s Mid-cycle Budget Cuts $14.3 Million from Police Budget, Invests Additional $50 million to Address Racial Disparities Community investments include violence prevention, housing and homelessness, COVID economic relief, arts and culture, and bridging the digital divide Oakland, CA – Amidst a national conversation about racism and calls to defund the police in favor of repairing … Read more
Oakland Equity Caucus Budget Approved,$26.9M in COVID-19 Funding for Most Impacted Communities, Redirects Police Funding OAKLAND, Calif. – On Tuesday, June 23, Oakland City Council approved the “Community First Budget” proposed by Finance Chair Lynette Gibson McElhaney, and Equity Caucus partners Vice Mayor Reid, Councilmembers Noel Gallo and Loren Taylor. Informed by Oakland’s 2018 Equity … Read more
Oakland, CA – Tuesday, June 23rd, starting at noon, my colleagues and I will continue our discussion of the Oakland Mid Cycle FY 20-21 Budget Amendments. We are working, in partnership with community, to provide a budget that responds to vital current needs, helping our community, including our local small businesses and non-profits deal with … Read more
“The Oakland Song” At The Alley Cat Bar Oakland 3325 Grand Avenue ONN – The Alley Cat Bar In Oakland At 3325 Grand Avenue Has “The Oakland Song” The Alley is the place where the late Rod Dibble taught me and a generation of patrons (The Alley Cat Bar and Restaurant at 3325 Grand Avenue … Read more
Repeal Oakland City Charter’s Binding Arbitration Protection for Police Officers and Fire Fighters The time has come for Oakland to remove some or all binding arbitration protection for uniformed police and fire disciplinary matters and compensation. Arbitrator decisions overrule decisions by the Chief of Police, City Administrator, and the Police Commission. Binding arbitration is enshrined … Read more
Oakland, CA— Today, Oakland City Attorney Barbara J. Parker released new guidance to remind all Oaklanders that local, state, and federal civil rights protections remain in full force and effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance, released in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), aims to assist individuals, businesses, and advocates in understanding what … Read more
Oakland news – On Tuesday via Twitter came news of the siting of a hangman noose on a tree near a walk path along Lake Merritt. It was the focus of this Zennie62 on YouTube video blog and Oakland News Now post: The Twitter account that belongs to the owner of Feelmore Adult, the famous … Read more
Oakland Citizens Clean up the Neighborhood After Damage Caused During Protests ONN – Oakland Citizens Clean Up 13th And Broadway After Damage Caused During Protests Community in harmony This is Happening is a look inside the events and experiences that shape our world, as told by you. To be a part of our story, submit … Read more
On Tuesday, June 10th, 2020, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its newly elected 2020–2021 Board of Governors. The governors will take office at the first regularly scheduled board meeting of the new term. Elected to the Board for the first time: Debra Zane, Casting Directors Branch Ava DuVernay, Directors Branch Stephen … Read more
Cities of Emeryville and Oakland Announce Opening of Family Matters Emergency Shelter for Families Families offered shelter, services, support, and meals Oakland and Emeryville announce opening of new emergency shelter for unhoused families https://t.co/40vbC41A9m — Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) June 9, 2020 Oakland, CA – Today Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Emeryville Mayor Christian Patz were … Read more
Neighborhood Tour of Rockridge (Oakland, CA) ONN – An uniquely East Bay blend of cosmopolitan, college, and urban-suburban living, Rockridge is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Oakland. Drive through this vibrant neighborhood with Move Bay Area! 20-minute BART access to SF and all of the East Bay – check. Trendy Shops and Restaurants … Read more
My Reality In The Time Of George Floyd Protests By Jessica Dwyer In case you didn’t know I’m married to an African American man. Here’s a story to put into perspective what that means and what we go through. We live in a good neighborhood but odd things happen here because…well…it’s Eugene. I heard a … Read more
Two Oakland George Floyd Murder Protest Demonstrations End Peacefully Oakland, CA – This evening, Oakland was the site of two peaceful demonstrations that exemplified our city’s long tradition of raising community voices in protest without violence, destruction or mayhem. “Tonight the Oakland Police Department chose not to enact the curfew order as the demonstrators were … Read more
Thousands of Oakland Youth and Activists Lead March in Solidarity with George Floyd as Alameda county announces curfews Oakland, CA – Yesterday, young people from across the East Bay led a peaceful march to show solidarity with George Floyd’s family and the Black community at large, which falls victim to the systemic racism and barbarity … Read more
City of Oakland Declares Local Emergency, Issues Curfew Following Eruption of Nighttime Violence Curfew in effect from 8 pm to 5 am starting tonight Oakland, CA – For the safety and well-being of all our residents, this afternoon the City of Oakland declared a local emergency and issued a curfew order effective tonight from 8 … Read more
Mayor Of Oakland, City Of Oakland Message On Planned George Floyd Murder Protests ONN – Mayor Of Oakland, City Of Oakland Message On Planned George Floyd Murder Protests Dear Oakland Community, Starting today, Oakland – like many cities across the country – will likely see planned and spontaneous demonstrations in response to the officer-involved killing … Read more
Congratulations to current Oakland City Clerk LaTonda Simmons, who’s professionalism and leadership is unmatched! Oakland City Administrator Appoints Interim Assistant City Administrators LaTonda Simmons and Jason Mitchell, both seasoned senior leaders and Oakland natives, tapped for City’s executive leadership team Oakland, CA — Today Oakland City Administrator Ed Reiskin announced the appointment of two Interim … Read more
Rent Strike Car Horn-Honking Rally Held In Downtown Oakland Neighborhood May 22nd 2020 ONN – Rent Strike Car Horn-Honking Rally Held In Downtown Oakland Neighborhood May 22nd 2020 Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and live operation of the latest updated version of an experimental Zennie62Media , Inc. … Read more
East Oakland Homeless Encampment “Burnout” Vlog By Derrick Soo ONN – East Oakland Homeless Encampment “Burnout” Vlog By Derrick Soo Criminal activity is usual cause for a Fire. Fed up neighborhood victims, housed & Unhoused, will retaliate. This is the aftermath. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this video-blog post demonstrates the full and … Read more
Black Ministers in SF Call for Churches to Stay Closed, COVID-19 Testing, Education in African American Community Noon Rally Today, Memorial Day, S.F. City Hall Bay Area Black Preachers Call for Churches and Government Commitment to Protect the Health of Congregations Pastors Should Rely on Science to Guide Church Re-openings; Government Must Provide Testing, Medical … Read more
Zennie62Media note: that a budget can be structured during a Worldwide Pandemic and not include a calculation for a request for a Federal Government Bailout is totally wild. The Mayor of Oakland needs to think and do out of the box, because we’re not in a situation that allows the same-old, same-old. A dollar figure … Read more
Zack Snyder’s Justice League Becomes A Reality By: Joseph Armendariz ONN – Zack Snyder’s Justice League becomes a reality. Earlier this week during a livestream Zack Snyder along with Henry Cavill announce Zack Snyder will release his version of the Justice League on HBO Max in 2021. Note from Zennie62Media and Oakland News Now: this … Read more
IT PASSED! Oakland President Rebecca Kaplan Proposed Ballot Measure to Allow 16 and 17 Year-Olds To Vote in School Board Elections Passes Unanimously. Oakland, Ca – Oakland City Council President, Rebecca Kaplan and the Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution to place the proposed ballot measure to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to vote … Read more
This starts as a letter from Oakland Unified School District’s Chief Systems and Services Officer, Preston Thomas. Hello Oakland Unified Community, Feed as many hungry students as possible. That is the mission that drives an incredible team of OUSD staff and community partners who serve Oakland families at 12 food distribution sites twice a week. … Read more
Oakland, CA – City of Oakland news. To encourage physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with the Alameda County Public Health Order in effect through the end of May, the City of Oakland is implementing the following measures at City parks, starting on Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31: · To … Read more