Oakland Post, week of October 25 - 31, 2023

NoDis Valid Reason for Failing to Condemn Hamas’s Biden’s ‘Hydrogen Hub’ Plan Set to Generate Violent Act of Terrorism ... see page 2 Thousands of Clean Energy Jobs ... see page 4

California Schools Set to Teach Media Literacy in Every Grade ... see page 4

Rep. Barbara Lee Responds to ... see page 6

Oakland Post “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” Proverbs 29:18

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Miley and the PIC Rally to Help Save East Oakland Martial Arts Academy “With Black Girls Missing Training”

Oakland Coliseum/Arena Revenue Rising!

Kaplan’s proposal to use funds for vital safety needs passes board unanimously

D.A. Pamela Price Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month with 21st in significantly above budget. Kimberly Jones Annual Day of By City of Oakland Media Office On Oct. 20, the Board of the Remembrance The Oakland-Alameda Coun- OACCA (made up of representa-

By Paola Laverde

Linda Taylor, Sifu Bill and Mary Owens, Nate Miley Ray Lankford and Shawn Easki Adams. Photo by JonathanFitnessJones By Post Staff For over 50 years Sifu Bill and Mary Owens have owned and operated Cascos Martial Arts Academy in East Oakland. They have specialized in teaching self-defense, cultural awareness, educational values, and selfconfidence to students of all ages. But the COVID-19 pandemic has nearly brought down the dojo located at 7415 MacArthur Blvd. The Owens hoped that students would return after the shutdown

and they did, but not in the numbers they had before. Having prided himself for never turning away a student who could not pay, last summer Bill Owens found himself far behind on his mortgage. Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley helped them secure a small grant to try to recover from the pandemic, but they have been served with a foreclosure notice anyway. Miley has again responded by making a $5,000 donation to the Private Industry Council (PIC),

Tenants Doug Stewart (left) and Alistair Monroe in the studio of the late Arthur Monroe, who made the Cannery the site of Oakland’s first live-work space in Oakland. Photo by Magaly Muñoz.

Financial Failure by Oakland Cannery’s Landlord Leads to Eviction of Longtime Residential Artists

By Magaly Muñoz Post Staff

Douglas Stewart has spent the last 15 years making his space at the Oakland Cannery into a home with artwork on every free space of the walls and vinyl records covering the tabletops. Stewart is a man of many titles, including teacher, activist, advocate and above all, artist. He’s worked in arts preservation, poetry and has helped in juvenile justice centers and prisons to support vul-

nerable communities dealing with mental health and wellness issues. The Oakland Cannery is more than a residence for Stewart and its other tenants, it’s also their workspace. However, after 47 years, the residents have been issued a 120day eviction notice. Problems at the Cannery began in 2016 when Green Sage, a Colorado-based cannabis cultivation company, acquired the property at 5733 San Leandro St. Their plan was to use this and other similar

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which will, in turn, provide aid to the dojo. The Oakland Post is planning to match Miley’s contribution. Post Publisher Paul Cobb said he will help Miley and PIC Executive Director Ray Lankford raise the funds to prevent the dojo from closing. “We must fight for constructive programs to save our youth in the same manner that the community rallied to raise more than $80,000 to prevent foreclosure of the North Continued on page 10 sites in the area for large-scale cannabis production. “Unfortunately, however you want to look at it, Green Sage took over as landlords right around the time that the licenses and the Oakland Cannery got deemed as a ‘green zone’. And that’s when they started kicking out the commercial tenants below us and really started activating the space for cannabis operators and operations,” Stewart said. Stewart and Alistair Monroe, son of the late painter Arthur Monroe who is responsible for the Cannery’s transformation into Oakland’s first live-work residence, claim their homes became unlivable due to the property owners’ neglect. Both told stories of poor plumbing, electrical problems, lack of security and maintenance workers entering their homes unannounced. Despite numerous complaints and maintenance, requests, the property owners failed to address the problems. “They had a lawless mentality to say that we were not residential use, we were commercial use, and we had to do as they say,” Monroe said. Stewart supports safe cannabis cultivation and equal market opportunities. He is critical of Green Sage for saturating the market and hindering local business growth in Oakland. Holding a micro-license for distribution and sales, Stewart benefits from an equity program that aids Oakland residents impacted by the War on Drugs with permits, Continued on page 10

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is commemorating the 21st Annual Day of Remembrance during Domestic Violence Awareness month on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Family Justice Center in Oakland. On this day we remember the victims who have been murdered resulting from domestic violence and to empower women, children, and men who have survived physical, emotional, and mental abuse often-times by someone they once loved. “I am also a survivor of domestic violence,” said Price. “My office is committed to seeking justice on behalf of victims.” One of the first things she did after taking office was to expand the DA’s Domestic Violence Unit, because, she says, “in any given year my office is reviewing 5,000 domestic violence arrests.” The Day of Remembrance in-

ty Coliseum Authority (OACCA) voted unanimously to adopt Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan’s proposal to adopt a resolution assigning the budget surplus to the City of Oakland and Alameda County for $10 million. The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority has had significant victories benefiting the Oakland Arena and Coliseum Complex. This past year was a record-setting year for revenue, thanks to performances from legendary artists like Sir Paul McCartney, Bad Bunny, and many more. As a result of the pace-setting numbers put up by the Arena and Coliseum in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the OACCA revenues came

tives from City of Oakland, County of Alameda, and the public) unanimously approved Kaplan’s proposal to adopt a resolution assigning the $10 million budget surplus to the city of Oakland and Alameda County. This resolution restores $5 million each to the general funds of the city and county. The $5 million for the City of Oakland will address critical community safety needs, as Mayor Sheng Thao and City Council leadership have advocated for using the funds to fix Oakland’s 911 dispatch response system by acquiring upgraded technology and by hiring additional staff to answer calls for service.

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Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health Resources for Students

Alameda County D.A. Charges Man Suspected in Oakland Shooting and San Leandro Homicides

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By Sean Ryan Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) reintroduced the Student Support Act to ensure all students have access to the mental health services and support they require to thrive academically and personally. The proposed legislation represents a pivotal step in addressing the growing mental health crisis among students. Recognizing the significant challenges students face today, the act aims to break down barriers to access and would provide $100 million in grants to states for additional school-based mental health and student service providers. Currently, there is a national average ratio of 1,653 students per school psychologist, despite the Continued on page 10

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price charged Joshua Ballard, 23, for a shooting at a crowded restaurant in Oakland and two fatal shootings in the parking lot of 24-Hour Fitness in San Leandro. If convicted for all charges in both cases Ballard faces approximately 88 years to life in state prison. The investigation by the Oakland Police Department shows that around 10 p.m. on Sept. 3, Ballard got into a fight with two patrons at an In N Out Burger in Oakland. Ballard reportedly pulled out a gun and shot two rounds into the crowded restaurant. One bullet hit an innocent bystander in the ankle. Ballard fled and an unregistered ghost gun was recovered at the scene. In connection with the restaurant shooting, DA Price charged Ballard with three counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, along with discharge of a

firearm with gross negligence and carrying a loaded firearm in a city. Price also charged Ballard in a pair of gruesome murders, one on Sept. 13, and another on Sept. 24. In each case the two victims were sitting in their cars in the parking lot of the 24-Hour Fitness in San Leandro. The evidence shows both victims suffered fatal head wounds after being shot during carjackings. Ballard faces two counts of murder, carjacking, and seconddegree robbery charges in this case. At the time of his arrest, he was also in possession of an illegal ghost gun. “There are too many guns in Alameda County and too easy access to guns,” said Price. “My office is committed to reducing the easy access to guns, particularly ghost guns, and working with young people to prevent the kind of reckless disregard for life that we see in this case. This case of deadly violence traumatizes our whole community and will not be tolerated.”

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NAACP Demands Investigation into San Bernardino City Council Meeting Hate Incident

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Screenshot of Amy Malone at the San Bernardino City Council meeting on Oct. 23. Photo provided by California Black Media. By Manny Otiko. California Black Media

The San Bernardino Branch of the NAACP is calling on the City of San Bernardino to investigate a racial incident that occurred last week. During the public comments section of a City Council meeting on Oct. 18, Amy Malone, a Black resident of San Bernardino, was interrupted by racial slurs from a commenter who was viewing the meeting remotely. The anonymous commenter told Malone to “go back to Africa” and called her the N-word. She was also called a “b---h.” Malone was shocked by the comments and insisted that they be addressed immediately. “You should apologize for what just happened,” she said to the City Council members present. The local branch of the NAACP also reacted to the incident, calling it “disgusting.” “It is with a heavy heart that we must deal with racial insults being tossed at the Black community on 10/18/23 as they cautioned the mayor and council not to hire Mr. Charles Montoya as City Manager because of his public legal issues cause from being fired by the Mayor and Council from Avondale, Arizona,” wrote Chache Wright, the president of the NAACP San Bernardino Branch.

Before she was interrupted, Malone was expressing her objections to the hiring of Montoya because of past misconduct and his questionable professional past. She was one of several residents who opposed his hiring because of his checkered employment history. According to some of the protesters, Montoya also has a history of filing lawsuits against previous employers. During an appearance at the meeting, Montoya said he had no regrets about his decision. The case is currently proceeding to federal court. Despite these concerns, the City Council approved Montoya’s hiring. Montoya has previously worked as a city manager in California and Arizona. A statement posted on the city’s website says that the official recording of the meeting has been edited to remove the offensive language. “The racist comments made during the October 18, 2023, City Council meeting by individuals connected remotely through Zoom were offensive and unacceptable, and the City of San Bernardino condemns what happened in no uncertain terms,” reads the statement. “The city apologizes to anyone who heard what was said. Our community will not tolerate this type of hateful language in our public meetings, or anywhere. The city is working to identify the

individuals who made the comments. “The City Clerk and her staff, along with our IT department, are working with the San Bernardino Police Department on this. We have identified all the IP addresses that were in the queue at the time and are working to identify those that were involved. SBPD is investigating this as a violation of California Penal Code 403.” The offensive comments are part of a phenomenon known as Zoom bombing, which gained prominence during the coronavirus pandemic when many groups and businesses were forced to conduct most meetings via the video conferencing platform. When these meetings were not properly secured, unauthorized individuals could join the chat and make inappropriate comments. The San Bernardino NAACP says it plans to file a formal request for an investigation into the hate incident and the hiring of the city manager with the city. It will also share that request with State Attorney General Rob Bonta and the United States Department of Justice. “The NAACP Legal Redress Committee is currently in the process of compiling relevant information and plans to transmit this information to the appropriate authorities next week, accompanied by their official request,” Wright concluded.

No Valid Reason for Failing to Condemn Hamas’ Act of Terrorism

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media

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On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists crossed the Israel-Gaza border and indiscriminately slaughtered Israeli civilians in their homes. They killed nearly 300 young people at a music festival and took at least 200 hostages including 30 children. The atrocities they committed included massacres of families, abduction of the elderly and children, burning of babies and rapes of women. The horrific surprise attack deserves universal and unequivocal condemnation. President Joe Biden called what Hamas did “an act of sheer evil” and pledged to defend the lives of Israelis and Jewish Americans. He said, “Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel’s back. We’ll make sure the Jewish and democratic state of Israel can defend itself today, tomorrow, as we always have.” Hamas killed approximately 1,400 people including 32 Ameri-

cans. Citizens from 40 different countries including the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, and Thailand were killed or reported missing. Hamas fighters breached Israel’s border defenses on the final day of Sukkot while soldiers were away due to the holiday and launched attacks on 22 towns outside the Gaza Strip. This security lapse has been described as a catastrophic failure of Israel’s intelligence agencies. Hamas is an extremist Islamist militant organization that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is recognized as an Iranianbacked terrorist group by the U.S. and the European Union and has a long history of violence against Jews and Palestinians, the latter of whom they often use as human shields. While there have been plenty of groups who have unequivocally condemned the massacres, there are a number who haven’t, including organizations such as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Black Alliance for Peace,

Red Nation, and independent Black Lives Matter (BLM) chapters (excluding the national Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation). The DSA San Francisco chapter put out a statement on Oct. 9 that said, “Socialists support the Palestinian people’s, and all people’s, right to resist and fight for their own liberation. This weekend’s events are no different.” Student organizations at a number of universities and colleges in California signed a solidarity statement titled “Resistance Uprising in Gaza” from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The statement attributes the violence of the Hamas attack to what it refers to as Israeli apartheid and occupation. The SJP statement written by Bears for Palestine at UC Berkeley says, “We support the resistance, we support the liberation movement, and we indisputably support the Uprising.” Essentially, these students are indirectly associating themselves with Hamas’ barbaric acts under the guise of “resisContinued on page 8

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‘Struggle for Power’ in Higher Ed Stalls Advances in Online Education, Report Says

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Despite the rising demand and rapid adaptation to online education, a recent report raises troubling concerns about how the state’s higher education system is negatively impacting the mode of learning in California. “California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy” identified specific issues hindering the advancement of online learning, explored why they exist and provided guidance to public postsecondary decisionmakers on how to address them. According to the report released by California Competes, an educational advocacy organiza-

tion focused on underserved communities, the five main categories of concern are: quality, data, organizational, finance, and culture and value issues. “Reluctance to embrace online education is rooted in a struggle for power among stakeholders in California’s public higher education system: California Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC),” the report asserts. “The resulting tensions are exacerbated by questions about online education’s quality, a dearth of robust data, siloed institutional administrative controls, a lack of understanding of funding models,

and a culture that values tradition over change.” California Competes says the study serves as a roadmap outlining steps to “strategically leverage online learning” based on the following facts: • 3.9 million Californians who intend to enroll in college are interested in exclusively online courses. • Access to online courses is the top motivator for enrollment in California’s community colleges. • The University of California and the California State University have goals to at least double online education enrollment.

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Fashion Designer Icon Rickie Lee a Standout at Oakland Style Week creating styles for many celebrities, including Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs; Tony, Toni, Tone; Common and actor Alex Hibbert from the hit television show “The CHI.” These celebrities are just a partial list of his designer placements, and there is more in store, starting with his first women’s collection that will go to market in 2024. The crowd’s exhilarated response upon hearing that Rickie is developing a women’s collection escalated further when Rickie gave a resounding ‘YES’ to include plus sizes in that collection. So far, 18 of Rickie’s collections have gone to market. Though he travels internationally to Africa or within the U.S. borders in Los Angeles or Atlanta, Ga, Rickie shared that Oakland will always be home. He is frequently asked why he did not move to a fashion destination city

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Sponsored by Visit Oakland, Oakland Style Week, which ran from Oct. 18-22, featured culinary experiences, cultural conversations, art walks, fashion shows, musical performances, haute couture moments, vintage shopping, and more. All eyes were on Oakland native Lee Rickie, a celebrated fashion designer, at a discussion moderated by fashionista Candase Chambers at the former Joyce Gordon Gallery in downtown Oakland. In a first-ever collaboration between Fashion On The Square and Candase Chambers, founder of Black Is The New Fashion, guests learned details of Rickie’s fashion ascent, which started a little over 10 years ago. Rickie described his hard work, drive, and sacrifice that led to him

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The Inventive Genius of William B. Purvis: Transforming Industries and Daily Life

for everyday use. The improved fountain pen design made writing a smoother and more enjoyable

experience, and it laid the groundwork for subsequent developments in pen technology.

In 1892, Purvis turned his in-

ventive mind toward the world of office equipment. He patented an improved hand stamp that featured

a unique ink-distribution mechanism.

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and Sen. Laphonza Butler. CBM composite photo.

Rep. Barbara Lee Responds to Sen. Butler’s Choice to Not Run for U.S. Senate

This design ensured consis-

tent and uniform ink distribution, preventing blotting and smudging. His hand stamp design found widespread application in businesses, government offices, and

Photo: iStock photo While the pages of history often spotlight well-known inventors, there are unsung heroes whose contributions have profoundly impacted our world. One such person is William B. Purvis, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into a wealthy and influential family, one of the eight children of Joseph Purvis, a farmer, and Sarah Louisa Forten Purvis, a noted poet. William’s maternal grandfather was African American sailmaker, merchant, philanthropist, inventor, civil rights agitator, and abolitionist James Forten. Born in 1838, William Purvis lived with his family on his father’s farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, until his father’s death in 1857 and the family moved to Philadelphia, where they lived with relatives. Mostly self-taught, Purvis’ in-

ventive career began in the packaging industry with his groundbreaking improvements to paper bags. In 1883, he patented an innovative design for a machine that could produce paper bags with flat bottoms, which was a vast improvement over the traditional flat and cumbersome paper sacks. His invention laid the foundation for the modern shopping bags we use today, with their capacity to stand upright and carry groceries and goods securely. He was not content with revolutionizing just one industry. In 1890, he patented an innovative modification to the fountain pen, enhancing its functionality and efficiency. His design addressed the issue of ink leakage, making fountain pens more reliable and convenient

postal services, streamlining administrative processes and reducing errors.

Purvis’s creative genius wasn’t

confined to everyday items; he

also made a significant impact on public transportation.

In 1893, he patented a close-

conduit electric railway system, a pioneering technology that transformed urban transportation.

This system consisted of electric railways powered through under-

ground conduits, eliminating the need for unsightly overhead wires.

Purvis’s invention made urban

transportation more efficient, aes-

thetically pleasing, and environmentally friendly.

William Purvis never married.

He spent his golden years with his

By California Black Media

Shortly after Sen. Laphonza Butler announced that she will not run in the race to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein next year, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) responded to the news. “Senator Butler took on the enormous responsibility of filling an open Senate seat with grace, integrity, and a deep commitment to delivering for the people of California,” wrote Lee in a statement on social media. “I look forward to continuing our work together for the remainder of her term,” continued Lee, who is among three contenders and the only Black American — in the crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat Butler currently occupies. tance.”

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sister Annie. He died on Aug. 10, 1914, in Philadelphia.

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Signing the statement were 51 student organizations including those from Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, UC San Diego, CSU Sacramento, and USC. A statement signed by 34 Harvard student organizations said, “We, the undersigned student organizations, hold the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence.” Many university leaders, where these students are enrolled, have been guilty of failing to unequivocally condemn Hamas and for inadequately addressing their students’ expressed support for Hamas. real-world impacts. From climate

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denial to vaccine conspiracy theories to the Jan. 6 attack on our nation’s Capitol, the spread of online misinformation has had global and deadly consequences,” Berman stated.

“We have a responsibility to

teach the next generation to be

Gov. Newsom appointed Butler to complete the term of Feinstein, who passed away last month. The other two contenders for Senator with Lee are her Democratic colleagues, Congressmembers Katie Porter (D-CA-47) and Adam Schiff (D-CA-30). In a statement on Oct. 19, Butler said her decision not to run may not be what people expected, but it is the best one for her. “I’ve always believed elected leaders should have real clarity about why they’re in office and what they want to do with the responsibility and power they have,” wrote Butler in a statement. “I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my own clarity — what kind of life I want to have, what

kind of service I want to offer and what kind of voice I want to bring forward,” she continued. “After considering those questions I’ve decided not to run for a full term in the U.S. Senate. Knowing you can win a campaign doesn’t always mean you should run a campaign. I know this will be a surprise to many because traditionally we don’t see those who have power let it go.” Quoting Muhammad Ali, Butler added, “Don’t count the days. Make the days count. I intend to do just that.” Butler, who expressed strong support for the Black press during a 30-minute Zoom call last week, has not yet announced her endorsement for her successor.

Several Stanford faculty members, including three Nobel laureates, condemned Stanford’s administrators’ weak response to acts of terrorism and the expression of pro-Hamas sentiments by students on campus. Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza in 2005. It dismantled 21 Israeli settlements in the territory and handed them over to the Palestinian Authority. The assault by Hamas on Oct. 7 was not an ordinary clash with Israel. Hamas’ actions resulted in the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust. While there are valid reasons for protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and a real reckoning with the Israeli government on its policies is long overdue, nothing justifies Hamas’ attack. Israelis who were killed largely had nothing to do with the con-

ditions of Palestinians in Gaza. Some of the victims weren’t even Israeli — they were just tourists. The students blaming Israel for the atrocities committed by Hamas have faced criticism. Some groups have withdrawn their endorsements because of the backlash aimed at them. Others have doubled down on their activism. SJP held a “National Day of Resistance” on several campuses. Several CEOs have asked Harvard to disclose a list of members from the organizations assigning responsibility to Israel to insure they do not hire any of their members. A Berkeley law professor has also urged firms not to hire his students who have publicly blamed Israel for the war. This California Black Media report was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered

more critical consumers of online content and more guarded against misinformation, propaganda, and conspiracy theories.” According to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), full digital access remains lower among Black (71%), Latino (63%), and low-income households with school children (59%). AB 873 directs the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) to incorporate media literacy content into the English language arts/

English language development, science, mathematics, and historysocial science curriculum frameworks when they are next revised. Generation Up (GenUp), a student-led nonprofit that sponsored AB 873, praised Newsom for his decision. “We want to again thank our community partners for their support and look forward to continuing to advocate for California’s students alongside them,” stated Nicholas Harvey, K-12 policy di-

thorizes $10 million in state funding to immediately increase police presence at places of worship and authorizes an additional $20 million investment to the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program to provide physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations — including synagogues and mosques — that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes,” read an email from

Newsom’s office.

Nonprofits, Places of Worship Have Until Oct. 27 to Apply for State Grants to Improve Security

By California Black Media Last week, Gov. Newsom an-

nounced that he has doubled the funding for a state grant program

created to help religious institutions, places of worship and faithbased nonprofits improve their security. 27.

The deadline to apply is Oct. “Today’s announcement au-

“The program fully funds up-

grades that include reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity

lighting and alarms, access control, and more,” the email read.

Grant requests can also be

made for planning, equipment, training, construction or renovation, and contracted security services.

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Continued from page 1 grants and interest-free loans. Stewart tried to use the Cannery’s commercial space for his license but was denied by the property owners. His efforts to rent other city spaces also ended in eviction. “I can’t really afford to find a new place for my business license to hang up after being displaced by my last business operations location and then also having to try to juggle and figure out where I’m gonna be laying my head within the next three months after the Ellis Act eviction,” Stewart said. Three years into their ownership, Green Sage defaulted on a $55 million loan from a Canadian private commercial mortgage lender, Romspen. The managers of Green Sage have since disappeared. In September, Ellis Act evictions were served to residents of the Oakland Cannery enabling the landlords to take their properties off the market and remove all tenants. According to Wikipedia, the Ellis Act is a 1985 California state law that allows landlords to evict residential tenants to “go out of the rental business” in spite of desires by local governments to compel them to continue providing rental housing. Mark Mersel, an attorney who represents Romspen, states that after Green Sage defaulted on their loan, the mortgage company had to foreclose on the property. He stated that many, if not all, of the current tenants at the Oakland Cannery had not paid rent or did not have valid leases with the property, and that they are all “basically squatters.” “All Romspen is trying to do is get this property to operate, not be a blight on the neighborhood, and operate it for its industrial intended purpose,” Mersel said. Monroe suspects the evictions were retaliation for lawsuits and complaints about unlivable conditions in the building and says he saw this coming from a mile away. “The first day the landlords were on site they just openly said ‘we’re going to be removing you guys,’” Monroe said. Eddie Ytuarte from the Oakland Tenants Union asserts that under the Ellis Act, unless the tenants were given relocation payments at the time of the notice, the eviction is invalid. “A lot of things that landlords refuse to do are actual code violations,” Ytuarte stated. “For instance, if the plumbing is no good, or if the heat is insufficient, it’s breaking city codes and if the tenants are under rent control, they could petition for lower rents or they could sue in small claims court.”

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Neither Stewart nor Monroe received relocation payments, only copies of checks via email. Ytuarte suggested that tenants looking to fight eviction should seek pro-bono legal services or find an attorney who will take on the case for a much lower rate. Monroe said that they tried those options, but to no avail. In other efforts, he and Stewart have hosted events to bring in city officials, like Mayor Sheng Thao and almost every Oakland City Council member to plead their case and find support from their resources. A City of Oakland’s public information officer (PIO) wrote in an email to the Post that they have attempted to connect local developers who want to preserve the livework space to the property owner, but the property owner has not shown any interest. “The City has been working to protect the Oakland Cannery and other live/work communities from displacement pressure due to cannabis for many years. In 2018, the City adopted legislation prohibiting any type of cannabis business in live/work spaces. Then in 2023 it went further, prohibiting cannabis cultivation on any part of a property that contains work/live spaces,” said the PIO. “Unfortunately, no local protections can prevent landlords from filing an eviction under the Ellis Act, as that is California State law,” the PIO concluded. Councilmember Kevin Jenkins, who represents District 6 where The Cannery is located, stated that beyond moral support, there’s not much else that his office can do to help the residents. “I think displacement has been a big issue in the last 15 to 20 years. We are losing a large share of our African American population from Oakland. A lot of them are being displaced and being forced to move outside of the county and outside the state,” Jenkins said. Monroe and Stewart stopped paying rent in response to the mistreatment of Green Sage and the COVID-19 pandemic. The eviction moratorium protected tenants from eviction due to unpaid rent during the pandemic. City ordinance states that in order for a property owner to terminate residency, they have to provide a good or just cause. The Ellis Act is considered a just cause. Ultimately, it’s not about the buyout price for Monroe or Stewart. They want The Cannery to remain an affordable live-work space for artists. “It’s more than just having a place to lay my head. It’s a place of advocacy. It’s a place for art to be preserved. For a culture to be preserved and for a community to be lifted,” Stewart said.

wrote a letter acknowledging the immensely positive impact that Cascos Martial Art Academy has Continued from page 1 Oakland Baptist Church’s proper- had on the community. Bill and Mary have also reties,” Cobb said. ceived commendations from The Cascos Martial Art Academy has been recognized as being members of the California State an integral part of Oakland’s his- Assembly for exemplary teaching and support for the youth in the tory and has received hundreds of community. Having served more trophies and awards for being one than 6,000 students, the couple’s of the longest-running martial arts impact is not just local but worldschools in California. wide. In addition to traditional marThe Owens are asking the comtial arts training, they also teach munity to help them preserve OFA, which is short for Ofanics. this legacy by inviting the public OFA is a unique, evolutionary to attend and participate in the martial art form taught nowhere free, self-defense program called else in the world, as it was created “Black Girls Missing,” which is and developed over many years at designed for young girls and womCascos Martial Arts Academy. en of all ages. This program builds The techniques taught and used self-confidence, self-appreciation, within the exercises and drills fuse self-discipline, and awareness. the beautiful art of Chinese Kung The first class and kick-off of Fu with African American cul- the “Black Girls Missing Proture, where each self-defense or gram” will be held Sat. Nov. 11, fighting stroke becomes a rhyth- from 7-9 p.m. at Geoffrey’s Inner mic musical delivery. Circle at 410 14 St. in Oakland CA. On June 25, 2021, Congress- It’s a workshop and a party. Wear woman Barbara Lee of Oakland something comfortable.

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U.S. District Judge Steve Jones Rules GOP’s Redistricting Maps Unfair to Georgia’s Black Voters

The Honorable Steve C. Jones. Official portrait. Special to the Post

Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia slapped down the redistricting maps drawn by the Republicancontrolled Legislature to accommodate the requirements of the 2020 census data and ruled that new maps must be redrawn to provide for equitable and fair representation for Black voters before the 2024 election. Jones’ ruling demands that the Georgia State Legislature create new maps on or before Dec. 8. In his timeline he wrote, “if an acceptable remedy is not produced, there will be time for the court warning to fashion one.” The principle of requiring Republican mapmakers to move with dispatch and deliberate speed was cited to send a clear message to Georgia and its population that the state’s one-third Black population must not be excluded. Jones’ 506-page decision states that the court “will not allow another election cycle on redistricting plans” that had been found to be unlawful. According to the Associated Press, Jones “ordered the state to draw two new Black-majority districts in Georgia’s 56-member state Senate and five new Black-majority districts in its 180-member state House.” Jones decision clearly showed that he understood the geopolitical significance of Atlanta’s place, struggles and voices that had helped persuade Congress and the President to sign the 1965 Voting Rights Bill.

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1:500-700 recommendation from the National Association of Social Psychologists. This legislation would allow schools to have the maximum recommended ratio of 1 school social worker for every 250 students. “Our students are our future, and their mental health is paramount,” said Lee. “Educational institutions, parents, policymakers, and communities must work together to ensure that every student has access to the mental health resources they need to succeed. “With the Student Support Act, we are making a substantial investment in the well-being of our youth, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and help take that significant step toward creating a safer and more supportive environment in our schools.” Sarah Butts, director of Public Policy for the National Association of Social Workers thanked Lee for continued leadership to ad-

In his decision, Jones wrote “Georgia has made great strides since 1965 towards equality in voting. However, the evidence before this court shows that Georgia has not reached the point where the political process has equal openness and equal opportunity for everyone.” Jones’ Georgia Federal Court ruling will also impact voting discrimination charges that are being argued in other Southern states by Republicans who are now trying to justify congressional maps that appear to discriminate against Black voters. In response to Jones ruling, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, one of the plaintiffs in the case and a presiding prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District, said “While it has been a long march to justice, the decision reaffirms what so many of us already knew, that extremists in our own Legislature did indeed illegally map out the congressional and legislative districts to weaken the vote of Georgia’s Black voters.” After citing Frederick Douglass, who once said that ‘Power concedes nothing without a demand,’ Jackson also said in a statement that “Together, the people of Georgia and our justice system have now demanded that those in power must right these wrongs and I sincerely hope that the process of now redrawing Georgia’s districts is done swiftly, thoroughly, and complies with the letter of the law.” The Sixth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) comprises churches within the State of Georgia, totaling over 90,000 parishioners. dress the mental health and behavioral health needs of children and their families. “We endorse the Student Support Act because students and school communities can benefit greatly from access to social workers and other mental health professionals on site,” Butts said. Lee understands that student success is intrinsically linked to their mental health. Participation in the use of school-based mental health centers (SBHC) was positively associated with increases in grade point average (GPA) and attendance. By implementing these comprehensive measures, the Student Support Act is taking bold steps to ensure that no student is left without the support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. To view the bill, go to: https:// l e e . h o u s e . g o v/ i m o / m e d i a / doc/2023_student_support_act. pdf Sean Ryan is a media relations officer in Rep. Barbara Lee’s press office.

Attending the meeting at the French National Assembly were (L to R): Kimberly Mayfield, Danièle Obono, Nadège Abomangoli, and Robyn Wilkes. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Mayfield.

Oakland Deputy Mayor Kimberly Mayfield Meets Legislators in France

By Ken Epstein

Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, deputy mayor of the City of Oakland, last week met with elected officials in France, including two members of the French National Assembly, and visited several educational programs, where she spoke with educators and students. She met with Danièle Obono and Nadège Abomangoli, both members of the French Parliament, where they discussed many issues, including policymaking, racism, and immigration. Dr. Mayfield was able to visit France after a visit to London with the Hidden Genius Project and Oakland Natives Give Back to participate in Black History Month, which takes place in October in England. No public money was spent. Obono, has represented the 17th constituency of Paris in the National Assembly since 2017. A member of La France Insoumise (FI), she was reelected in the first round of the 2022 legislative election. Abomangoli, also a member of La France Insoumise, was elected to Parliament for Seine-SaintDenis’s 10th constituency in the 2022 French legislative election. She was born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. The two leaders had lots of questions about current conditions in the U.S., Dr. Mayfield told the Oakland Post. “They wanted to know what it means for Oakland to be a sanctuary city, what my thoughts were on the upcoming presidential elections, and what I thought the prospects were for Biden and Trump,” she said. They also wanted to find out

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about Black fraternities and sororities in the U.S., and what people did to mobilize the vote, so that voter suppression would not be able to determine the outcome of elections. They pointed out that, as in the U.S., people in France are dealing with police brutality, and the handful of Black members of Parliament sometimes face hostility when they speak out. With an extensive background as an education professor and administrator, as well as a public-school teacher, Mayfield said she was excited to have the opportunity to visit a primary and a middle school and had a wide-ranging conversation with young people at Réseau Etudiant, an after-school study program. She also met with residents and elected officials from Gennevilliers, a small port city close to Paris, which is similar to Oakland in demographics and politics. Zahir Meliani, a resident of Gennevilliers, made arrangements for Mayfield’s meetings at the Parliament and her visit to his city. She was welcomed by Mayor Patrice Leclerc and one of his deputies, Celine Lanoiselée, and they toured areas of the town. They discussed some differences in city governance structures between France and the U.S. and explored the potential for exchange visits between young people in the two countries. “I am excited to work on improving our cities and contributing to peace in the world by using the potential for online and in person visits to learn from each other,” said Mayfield.

service for victims of domestic violence and their children. This interagency collaboration is a model Continued from page 1 for how to provide wrap-around cludes the reading of names of vicservices to victims. tims killed in domestic violence Price states, “We need to act. incidents in Alameda County since Let us stand together to protect 1996. It also serves to recognize all the agencies, County departments, lives, support survivors, and comcommissions, community-based mit to end domestic violence.” The Family Justice Center is loorganizations, and individuals whose work is essential in the on- cated at 470 27th St. in Oakland. going effort to eliminate domestic The Day of Remembrance event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 violence in Alameda County. The Alameda County Family p.m. Paola Laverde is a public inJustice Center works with dozens of agencies, community partners, formation officer in the media police departments and other relations office for the Alameda groups that respond and provide County District Attorney.