Oakland Who?!
Dear Oakland, I lived here all my life and I know you weren’t always like this. That’s why I wonder…
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Grand Theft Auto V: Does It Own You?
I can’t even go on Facebook or Instagram anymore without seeing someone posting videos of them playing GTA. It seems like all of my peers are obsessed with it.
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,…
Q&A: New Commanding Officer For Hollenbeck Division On Community Policing, Connecting With Latino culture
After 24 years with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Captain Martín Baeza has returned to the Hollenbeck division, where he first started his career.
A “Piece” Of Mind
There were times when my main focus was to get a gun just so I could have a twisted version of peace of mind.
Growing up in West Oakland, I’ve witnessed things like people getting beat up for snitching to the authorities, and being paid to commit murders. I’ve even been there when my cousins loaded their guns before going to the grocery store.
I used to feel as if a gun was essential in my everyday life.
What Next? Youth Look Past Zimmerman Verdict
“Let’s get a group photo,” said the birthday girl on Saturday afternoon. It was a 1990s themed party. A grey Panasonic…
Experts Speak On Stopping Youth Violence
I encounter youth violence almost five times a week in west Oakland. At a recent panel…
American Youth Are Far Too Familiar With Gun Violence
I was sad when I heard about the 26 innocent people who were killed at the school last Friday, but I wasn’t shocked. Shootings happen every day, especially where I’m from.
Oakland Buyback Nets 300 Guns
Over 130 cars full of Oakland, Calif. residents lined up as early as 6 a.m. this past Saturday outside of Saint Benedict’s church to get rid of their guns in exchange for $200 cash.