There Are No Children In Oakland
Joshua Clayton tells the story of growing up in West Oakland, California.
Joshua Clayton
My Furry Neighbors
My new neighbors aren’t all that bad. We actually have more in common than I thought.
Work-Life-School Balance Is High Wire Act For Low-Income Youth
For working class families, young people are often the default safety net.
Skeptical Youth Sits Face To Face With Police Chief
I never really liked the police. I felt like they were against young people and that they abused their power.…
No Room To Be A Kid In Oakland
I grew up in the west. They call it the Lower Bottoms. Everybody in my neighborhood would always tell me,…
Making Sense Of My Interactions With Police
Police treat my neighborhood in West Oakland like they’re on a playground, toying with young men like kids.
Feeling Stuck Without A G.E.D.
I didn’t even know the meaning of the word flunk, I showed up at a 5th grade class and they told me I was still in the 4th grade.
Experts Speak On Stopping Youth Violence
I encounter youth violence almost five times a week in west Oakland. At a recent panel…
Waiting For My Brother To Be Released From Jail
Before my older brother…