Am I Safe On BART? Young Riders Worry After Nia Wilson’s Murder
After Nia Wilson’s murder on BART, many young people are wondering if they’re safe on public transit. Here’s one girl’s perspective.
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How Safe Is BART After Nia Wilson’s Murder? We Ask Police Chief Rojas
Youth Radio’s Andrea Jiménez sat down with BART Chief of Police Carlos Rojas to discuss rider safety and BART’s new safety proposal plan.
Nia Wilson Killed on BART. Oakland Demands Justice
A day after the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Nia Wilson, friends, family and supporters gathered for a vigil at the…
Community Calls for Justice for Black Bay Area Teen Killed at BART Station
Nia Wilson was a “beautiful sweet person” who loved fashion and makeup.
Stranger On BART
“How do you know you’re gay?” I get this all the time. So far, the only answer I have is: “You just know.”
Out And Proud, But Not Here For Your Questions
When I hold my girlfriend’s hand in public, it’s not an invitation to ask me questions about my personal life. I’m not a spokesperson for the queer community.
Turf Dancing From Street to Subway
One trend that’s been making its way from inner-city Oakland neighborhoods into the public eye over the past couple years is the unique dance style known as “turfing.”
For One Cellist, Pop Beats Classical
Whenever I play Bach at the BART station, I get thrown a few dollars. But as soon as I start playing Adele, the money starts to roll in.
Fruitvale The Movie: Will The World Feel It Like We Do In Oakland?
OAKLAND, Calif. — The crowd let out a monstrous applause just before the private screening of Fruitvale Station began inside Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre. The majority of the audience then turned away from the screen, toward the back left corner of the room to honor Oscar Grant’s mother. I saw her acknowledge the crowd with a wave of her hand.