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Weekly Edition. Edition. January 17 - 23, 2024
Anti-Recall Rally Outside City Hall Supports Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
City Council Commits to Adopting Policies to Protect and Enhance Geoffrey’s Inner Circle and the Black Arts District Photo: iStock photo image.
Geoffrey Pete, owner of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, at Oakland City Hall. Photo by Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones. By Ken Epstein
The Oakland City Council adopted a motion this week potentially resolving the ongoing fight between the many backers of Geoffrey’s Inner Circle and San Francisco-based Tidewater Capital’s proposed 40-story luxury apartment tower, which city planning staff greenlighted to be built inches away from the Geoffrey’s venue in what has been designated the downtown Black Arts Movement and Business District. Proposed by Councilmember Carroll Fife and seconded by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan, the city council unanimously approved a scheduling motion to place the matter on the Feb. 27 meeting agenda of the council’s Community and Economic Development (CED) committee, pledging to write new policies to strengthen the Black Arts district and ensure the longterm viability of Geoffrey’s Inner
Circle, named after its owner, Geoffrey Pete. Speaking at Tuesday meeting, Mr. Pete withdrew his appeal challenging the planning commission’s approval of the Tidewater project and thanked his many community backers for their tenacious and vocal support. “We have entered into an agreement with the City of Oakland in which we have decided to withdraw our appeal,” he said. “This was an unprecedented appeal … against the unjust decision by the city planners and the planning commission of the City of Oakland.” Cautiously optimistic, he said “It is our sincere hope (that) making good on this agreement … your supportive efforts will not be in vain.” He emphasized this resolution could not have been achieved without the many community members who raised their voices to support him and his club.
“Thank you for your seemingly undying support,” he said. “You have revitalized our community in one fell swoop … I never knew you could have the kind of impact you’ve had on this situation.” Quoting Martin Luther King Jr., he said, “A man is a fool if he doesn’t realize that his wealth is a part of the commonwealth. No matter where you are, somebody helped you get there. Thank you for helping us get there.” Councilmember Fife introduced the scheduling motion, which was worked out in discussions with community members prior to the meeting. “Thank you, Mr. Pete. You’ve had an amazing amount of patience and also been a teacher and a leader throughout this entire endeavor,” she said, emphasizing that she has pledged to do what it takes to strengthen the Black Arts district. Continued on page 8
Oakland Will Revive ‘Ceasefire’ Program After Audit Reports Oakland civil rights attorney Walter Riley addresses the press at anti-recall rally with supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Show Slowing the outside Oakland City Hall. Photo by Carla Thomas. tor of Pathways to Peace says $4.5 By Carla Thomas Violence million “to recall the mayor is ab-
By Magaly Muñoz
Oakland City Council held a meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an audit report of an abandoned city program that helped lower gun violence and is now being reinstated. The program, called Ceasefire, was implemented in 2012. During the years that followed, it was credited for a 42% drop in murders in the city, from 2012 to 2017. In 2020, however, it was disbanded after the COVID-19 pandemic began, and homicides started to rise. Mayor Sheng Thao requested the audit in 2023 to assess Ceasefire’s impact on the city. “Operation Ceasefire is a critical component of my comprehensive community safety strategy. Ceasefire is an evidence-based strategy that achieved success in reducing shootings, homicides, recidivism and victimization for those at highest risk,” Thao said in a statement. The report gave numerous recomContinued on page 8
Bearing “Defend Democracy” signs on the steps of Oakland’s City Hall, about 40 people convened Tuesday in support of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The group responded in opposition to a growing movement to recall her. The mayor has been under considerable scrutiny after firing the city’s police chief, LeRonne Armstrong, and forfeiting millions of dollars in grant funding for the city by missing deadlines in 2023. Thao is also being blamed for the rise in theft and vandalism plaguing small businesses, leading many business owners to flee Oakland for safer locations or closing all together. The recall is projected to cost the City of Oakland $4.5 million, an amount many feel would impact the city’s ability to fund much needed services. Saabir Lockett, executive direc-
surd — $4.5 million should be reinvested in our people. “We are in a budget crisis already,” Lockett continued. “We need to continue the work that has been done; public safety support, enhancements to the 911 system, and tech investments.” According to him, the recall efforts against Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price will cost the region $10 million. “We are going to lose money. This is ridiculous. This takes money and resources away from the people that really need it,” Lockett said. Lockett also led rally supporters in chanting, “Stop using our pain for political gain.” According to one Thao supporter, the mayor inherited many of the issues Oakland faces from the previous administration and Continued on page 8
Republican Votes Are Threatening American Democracy Photo: iStock photo image.
2024 Primary Election Candidates for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5
Dr. Rodney Smith and Rabbi Mark Bloom. Photos courtesy of FAME Oakland.
FAME Oakland Observes Fire Disaster Anniversary with Photo: iStock photo image. know that white Americans By Magaly Muñoz Ben Bartlett is a current memCOMMENTARY world absolutely love Donald Trump. No ber of the Berkeley City Council Gospel Artist Zacardi Cortez By Emil Guillermo Nine candidates have filed to ifs, ands or buts. representing District 3, which
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Photo Caption: Dr. Rodney Smith and Rabbi Mark Bloom. Photos courtesy of FAME Oakland. A year after a fire destroyed its edifice, First AME Church of Oakland (FAME) will commemorate that tragic event with a three-day weekend of praise and worship. FAME, the East Bay’s oldest operating Black Church, will honor its 150-year history and officially launch the church’s vision for the future. Themed “Up From the Ashes,” the commemoration will be a three-day celebration of service, praise and gratefulness from Feb. 17 to 19. “I have always believed that this
was an opportunity to build back bigger and better, and to embrace FAME’s rich legacy of service and spiritual empowerment in Oakland,” said the Rev. Dr. Rodney Smith, Senior Pastor of FAME. I am overwhelmingly proud of FAME’s resilience and steadfastness to lean on God in this season.” On Feb. 17, FAME will host a health-focused Community Day at Prescott Elementary featuring award-winning actor Delroy Lindo, local radio personality Cuzzin Dre and other special guests. On Sunday, Feb.18, there will be a commemorative worship service featuring guest preacher Rev. Greg Hunter (Olivet Oakland) to mark the last service before the fire. At 7 p.m., the weekend will conContinued on page 8
In many ways, it was great that the Iowa Caucuses were on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We needed to know the blunt truth. The takeaway message after the Iowa Caucuses where Donald Trump finished more than 30 points in front of Florida Gov. De Santis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley boils down to this: Our democracy is threatened, for real. And to save it will require all hands on deck. It was strange for Iowans to caucus on MLK day. It had a selfcancelling effect. The day that honored America’s civil rights and anti-discrimination hero was negated by evening. That’s when one of the least diverse states in the nation let the
No man is above the law? To the majority of his supporters, it seems Trump is. It’s an anti-democracy loyalty that has spread like a political virus. No matter what he does, Trump’s their guy. Trump received 51% of caucus-goers votes to beat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who garnered 21.2%, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who got 19.1%. The Asian flash in the pan Vivek Ramaswamy finished way behind and dropped out. Perhaps to get in the VP line. Don’t count on it. According to CNN’s entrance polls, when caucus-goers were asked if they were a part of the “MAGA movement,” nearly half — 46% — said yes. More revealing: “Do you think Biden legitimately won in 2020?” Continued on page 8
run for the Alameda County District 5 Board of Supervisors seat in the March 2024 primary election race to replace current chair Keith Carson who announced his retirement in December. Carson has held the Board position for over 30 years and initially intended to run for re-election but later expressed in a statement that it was time for him to move on from the job. It didn’t take long for candidates to announce their interest in the D5 seat representing Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, and West Oakland, North Oakland, Rockridge, Grand Lake, and portions of the Fruitvale, Manzanita and Dimond District neighborhoods. Here are the candidates for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5:
mainly includes South Berkeley. He was first elected in 2016 and won a second term in 2020. Bartlett states on his campaign website that his priorities will be leading the way on affordable housing, compassionate solutions for homelessness, mental healthcare, gun violence reduction, climate action, and community investment. Nikki Fortunato-Bas is the current Oakland City Council President representing District 2, which includes Eastlake, Grand Lake, San Antonio, Chinatown and Jack London. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. While serving on the council, Fortunato-Bas passed the state’s strongest city-level COVID-19 eviction moratorium Continued on page 8
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his 2024-25 Budget Proposal to the California Legislature at the Secretary of State office auditorium on Jan. 10, 2024. CBM Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
Despite Deficit, Newsom’s Budget Guarantees Funding for Essential State Programs
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Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $291 billion spending plan to the California Legislature on Jan. 10. Despite a looming shortfall estimated at tens of billions of dollars, Newsom avoided making cuts to critical expenditures in education, public safety, curbing organized retail theft, housing for the homeless, mental health care reform, climate action, and other issues that are priorities. During his speech, delivered at the auditorium of the Secretary of State building in Sacramento, Newsom clarified that he expects the state to have a $37.9 billion deficit. That figure is considerably lower than the nearly $68 billion deficit projected last month by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office (LAO). “Those of you who’ve been writing about a different number I hope you’re immediately correcting,” Newsom said moments into his presentation. “We’ve been pretty damn transparent with you by making the point publicly, not just privately that that was not the number, but it continues to be reported as the gospel.” On Jan. 13, the LAO released an
analysis of Newsom’s budget proposal that placed the amount of the budget deficit problem to about $58 billion, $10 billion lower than its original projection and nearly $20 million more than the Department of Finance calculations. “Our state is in a strong position to close this shortfall while protecting key priorities and programs that millions of Californians rely on,” Newsom remained upbeat about the state’s economic forecast. During the Q&A session after his presentation, Newsom, in response to a question posed by California Black Media stated that he took deliberate steps to safeguard programs that the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) had identified as important. They included the state’s equity multiplier funding program designed to support schools with significant numbers of socioeconomically disadvantaged children — an initiative strongly advocated by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa) — and funding for the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. In a statement released Jan. 11, State Controller Malia M. Cohen, who is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s resources, says that she has faith in
Newsom’s projections. “While the Governor had difficult choices to make to address the budget shortfall, I’m confident that the budget announced (Jan. 10) will keep California moving forward and continue the work necessary to support vital public health and safety programs along with other core services,” Cohen stated. Several Republican lawmakers expressed their disapproval of Newsom’s spending plan, including Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City), who called the Governor’s budget “pure fantasyland.” Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) shared his views on Newsom’s budget proposal. Jones stated in a Jan. 10 statement that Newsom’s plan is “year six of ‘Gavinomics’ where his budgets turn surpluses into deficits and his policies push Californians to flee.” Calling California’s economy the “greatest wealth generator in the world,” Newsom said he is confident California will close its budget gap. “This is a story of correction, a story of normalization after a period of a tremendous amount of distortion,” Newsom said.
Kwame Anku, right, the founding managing partner and chief investment officer of Black Star Fund, participates in a fireside chat with California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) chair Asm. Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), left, at the CLBC’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in Sacramento on Jan. 11, 2024. CBM Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey
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Kwame Anku, right, the founding managing partner and chief investment officer of Black Star Fund, participates in a fireside chat with California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) chair Asm. Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), left, at the CLBC’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in Sacramento on Jan. 11, 2024. CBM Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. On Jan. 11, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a breakfast celebration held at the Town and Country Event Center in Sacramento. The annual event was attended by about 200 people, including members of the Legislature, community leaders, Capitol staffers, among other attendees. “It was an honor to host this year’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast. The California Legislative Black Caucus put on another lively event with great discussion on ways we can honor Dr. King’s legacy and uplift all Californians,” CLBC Chair, Assemblymember Lori A. Wilson (D-Suisun City), posted Jan. 11 on the social
media platform X. At the breakfast, Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), a member of the CLBC, served as the master of ceremonies. CLBC members Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) provided the invocation and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood), Vice Chair of the CLBC, shared a message from members of the Black Caucus. Bradford revealed a little unknown fact about Dr. King’s name. He was born Michael King Jr., on Jan. 15, 1929. In 1934, his father, a pastor, traveled to Germany where he was inspired by Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther, Bradford said. “As a result, King Sr. changed his own name as well as that of his 5-year-old son,” Bradford shared. To the delight of the audience at the event, sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, vocalist Nia Moore-Weathers performed a powerful rendition of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Wilson held a 30-minute
fireside chat with guest speaker Kwame Anku about Dr. King’s life, achievements, and vision, and the importance of building wealth in Black families and communities. Anku is the founding managing partner and chief investment officer of Black Star Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund. He got the idea to start the fund on the urging of Roger “Prince” Nelson, the singer, songwriter, multi-music instrumentalist who passed away in 2016. Anku said King’s famous 1963 address at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the “I Have a Dream speech,” could have been more aptly titled “America, It’s Time to Look in the Mirror” reflecting its core messages of accountability and denied justice. “We’re telling ourselves how great we are but we’re not living up to the promise that we’ve made to ourselves because that’s the bedrock of what we do,” Anku told Wilson. “So, we’ve come to cash the check because this check guarantees us the riches of freedom and the security of justice. So now we’re not just cashing that check. Now, we are writing those checks.” This year marks the 57th Anniversary of the CLBC. For nearly six decades, the CLBC has been a key advocate for issues such as fair housing and the prevention of homelessness. The CLBC plans to continue the legacy of Dr. King by developing legislation around its current priorities, which include pursuing reparations for eligible Black Californians, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, and helping to ensure greater access to education and enterprise for African Americans. There are 12 members of the CLBC serving in the California Assembly and Senate.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Educational Journey: From Childhood to College
King (front row, third from left) enters Morehouse College at age 15, having skipped two years of high school. (Courtesy of Morehouse College) By Tamara Shiloh Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated worldwide for his leadership in the civil rights movement and his unwavering commitment to equality and justice. His path to becoming an iconic figure started with his education. Let’s explore the schools Dr. King attended from his childhood years to his college
Laboratory School. This school was associated with Atlanta University, a historically Black institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural awareness. Booker T. Washington High School: Dr. King continued his education at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta. This high school was renowned for its
File Photo: Young Martin Luther King Jr. education, and how these institutions played a vital role in shaping the man who changed the course of history. David T. Howard Elementary School: Dr. King’s educational journey began at David T. Howard Elementary School in Atlanta. This is where he took his first steps in formal education. Even at a young age, he showed promise and a thirst for knowledge. Atlanta University Laboratory School: After his early years at David T. Howard, young Martin moved on to the Atlanta University
emphasis on Black history and culture, which had a profound influence on King’s understanding of the importance of heritage and identity. Morehouse College: Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in 1944, Martin Luther King Jr. embarked on an extraordinary journey at Morehouse College. Morehouse is a historically Black men’s college known for its rigorous academic standards and rich traditions. Crozer Theological Seminary: After completing his undergradu-
ate studies at Morehouse, Dr. King moved to Chester, Pennsylvania, to attend Crozer Theological Seminary. This seminary offered him the opportunity to deepen his understanding of theology and spirituality, a pivotal aspect of his life and work. Boston University: Dr. King’s educational journey culminated at Boston University, where he pursued a doctoral degree in systematic theology. His time at Boston University allowed him to engage with complex philosophical and theological concepts, ultimately leading to the completion of his doctoral dissertation, “A Comparison of the Conceptions of God in the Thinking of Paul Tillich and Henry Nelson Wieman.” He earned his Ph.D. in 1955. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s educational journey was nothing short of incredible. From the wonder and discovery of his formative years at David T. Howard Elementary to his highly-specialized doctoral studies at Boston University, these schools played a vital role in shaping the incredible man we all know and love. They were like steppingstones on his path to greatness! Each of these institutions did more than just provide an education; they molded a leader, a visionary, a man of unwavering values and unyielding character. From his early days, he showed promise, and as he moved through the ranks of education, he didn’t just become a scholar, but he became a beacon of hope, a minister of change, and a true leader. About the Author Tamara Shiloh is an author and speaker. Learn more about her work or contact her at http://www. tamarashiloh.com or tamarashiloh@gmail.com.
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(Clockwise) Award-winning filmmaker Ava Duvernay; Federal Judge and civil rights leader Thelton E. Henderson; Former San Francisco Mayor and California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown; and basketball Hall of Fame player and broadcaster Cheryl Miller.
Four Black Californians Among 10 Inductees into State’s 17th Class of Hall of Famers
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Other 2024 inductees are: master chef and “mother of fusion cuisine” Helene An; computer scientist and “father of the internet” Vincent A. Cerf; all-female pop punk band The Go-Gos; Chicano Rock band Los Lobos; former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Congressman Leon E. Panetta; and artistic director and choreographer Brenda Way. This year’s honorees join 150 other Californians who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. “The contributions of this newest class of the Hall of Fame will have an impact on California — and the nation — for generations to come. Through their boundless qualities and trailblazing achieve-
On Jan. 11, Gov. Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum announced inductees into the 17th Class of the state’s Hall of Famers. Among this year’s 10 inductees — both groups and individuals — are four Black Californians: Former San Francisco Mayor and California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown; award-winning filmmaker Ava Duvernay; Federal Judge and civil rights leader Thelton E. Henderson; and basketball Hall of Fame player and broadcaster Cheryl Miller.
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Raegan Bryce-Davis, acclaimed as “one of the best mezzo sopranos of this generation” by The New York Observer and Jeanne Minette Cillers, South African pianist known as a pianistic poet, will perform at San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. They will perform some of their favorite repertoire, including works by women poets and composers: Margaret Bonds, Florence Price and living composers Maria Thompson Corley and Melissa Dunphy. BryceDavis will honor her mother by performing music she taught her. Bryce-Davis recalled a fellow student in music school saying, “I never use women pianists. The fo-
cus is supposed to be on ME!” That sentiment never sat well with her, though she realized it was a popular one. “Perhaps it’s one reason I’ve always, quite purposely, had women pianists as long-term collaborative partners, and advocated for artists who are less represented, yet incredible at what they do.” Bryce-Davis remembers being a terrified American mezzo, six years out of Manhattan School of Music, meeting her coach at a European audition in Belgium. Her coach, Jeanne-Minette Cillers sat confidently at the piano to perform arias they had performed together years before. “I sang as well as I could, and was about to leave the hall, suitcase, scores and shawl in hand, when I heard faint voices wafting
from the ceiling speakers. I hastily climbed on the make-up counter and stretched my ear to the speakers. The voice was my coach, brazenly informing the artistic director of my success as an artist. She said I would be a wonderful choice for the coveted position.” Bryce-Davis went on to prove her right. The two women, now collaborators, will perform Saturday night at Herbst Theatre. Bryce-Davis is an alum of San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program. She appeared in San Francisco last year at the noontime concerts in “Majesty of The Spiritual,” curated by Robert Sims. Tickets for the Jan. 27 concert can be ordered at (415)577-0325.
Continued from page 1 “I made that commitment, and I’ve made it in writing,” she said. Continuing, Councilmember Fife said, “I’d like to schedule this strengthening of existing legislation, which is (currently) the Black Arts Movement and Business District in name only. I think it was a noble effort that was passed by (former) councilmember (Lynette) McElhaney (in 2016), but it didn’t give the City of Oakland the tools necessary to really enforce what it means to be a cultural district in the (city).” According to the scheduling motion, the Feb. 27 CED committee meeting would create city policies to: • “Implement a series of public
streetscape improvements, including public banners, along Oakland’s Fourteenth Street corridor, to honor, uplift, commemorate, and increase public awareness of important Black cultural, sports, arts, and historical people and institutions.” • “Use available funds including available art funds. and to pursue grants and other funding sources to support arts, music, comedy, and cultural institutions in the district; including the preservation and financial support to ensure ongoing viability of its historic, cornerstone African American institutions, including Geoffrey’s Inner Circle.” • “To make resources available to businesses” for tenant improvements and to work with the plan-
ning and building departments to “strengthen the district and ensure long-term vitality.” Looking ahead, in the wake of recent conflicts over market-rate real estate developments, supported by city planning staff and the Planning Commission, many community activists have begun to challenge the pro-gentrification biases that appear baked into the planning process. These activists are raising the alarm over the lack of ordinary Oakland residents, who are unconnected to real estate development, on the Planning Commission and the readiness of planners to place the interests of developers over residents’ needs and concerns.
Continued from page 1 mendations for the program if the city chose to go forward with the revival, including making a clear structure for direct communication between Oakland Police Department and the Department of Violence Prevention (DVP). One issue that they attributed to the rise in crimes, is the lack of staffing for the program. Staff who were originally a part of Ceasefire had been distributed amongst other roles, including the Violent Crimes Operation Center (VCOC) that was created in 2021 by former police chief LeRonne Armstrong. The VCOC focused on solving past crimes to boost clearance rates, the report found. As a result, that impacted its ability to prevent and solve more recent crimes. It also didn’t create a channel for communication between perpetrators and victims impacted by their violence, increasing the rates of reoffences and recidivism. Homicide clearance rates dropped from 50% in 2020 to 35% in 2022, according to the audit report. The team that conducted the audit, the California Partnership for Safe Communities (CPSC), recommended disbanding the VCOC and instead fully staffing the Ceasefire team with a director, a community
engagement specialist, life coaches and more. Other recommendations by the CPSC included refocusing shooting review meetings with OPD; ensuring meetings are led by the mayor’s administration team; and improving management, governance and oversight of the program. Before showing their support for bringing back the program, the city council members shared their comments and concerns about the Ceasefire program. Councilmember Janani Ramachandran asked how the specific focus on a small group of people affected by gun violence helps those affected by other rising crimes in Oakland, such as property crimes and retail theft -- both of which were up 22% and 9% in 2023, according to OPD reports. Vaughn Crandell, a member of the CPSC audit team, stated that those who were committing violent crimes have a long history in the justice system and have repeatedly been linked to property crimes and other escalating crimes. He added that burglaries and robberies were areas where numbers consistently lowered along with homicides during the active years of Ceasefire. “If you can get the strategy working effectively, we should see ben-
efits across multiple categories beyond just shootings and homicides,” Crandell said. While other members asked questions about how the program will operate, Councilmember Noel Gallo pointed out what he sees as the obvious miscommunication amongst public safety departments, which he believes is a factor contributing to the Oakland’s high crime rate. “We’re going in circles as a community, that’s why we’re not getting a response,” Gallo said. He stated that he supported the revitalization of Ceasefire because it meant the possibility of all government entities coming together to focus on the common goal of preventing crime and having clear channels of communication to facilitate it. Members of the community also showed their support for the reinstatement of the program, stating that they wanted more done around prevention., “127 people have been killed, 127 too many,” one speaker said during public comment. The council agreed to come back at a later date to discuss a new budget for Ceasefire and how they will begin to integrate it back into the city’s public safety plans.
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Continued from page 1 clude with a musical performance by Grammy Award-nominated artist Zacardi Cortez, who has graced the stage with John P. Kee, James Fortune, Tye Tribbet, and more. Cortez is known for hits such as “Lord Do It for Me” and “You’ve Been Good to Me.”
In addition, the Rev. Jeffery Williams will minister. The evening will also feature a musical debut from Pastor Rodney. “Despite what it looks like, we know God will give us joy instead of mourning and beauty for ashes! This is a major opportunity to reflect and remember that God
always turns everything in your
favor when He is in control,” said FAME First Lady, the Rev. Amittia Smith.
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Continued from page 1 she should not be held to unrealistic expectations. “A lot of these issues were here before she was elected,” said C.C. Wall Street, executive director of the Oakland community venue, Third Eye Oakland. “The public should give her a chance to do her job,” he said. “There’s so much we can do beyond the political turmoil plaguing the city. I don’t think the mayor has been given a fair shake. No one is perfect. She is being scapegoated and not given the support she requires to do this job successfully.” Wall Street called on everyone to step up and be solution oriented. “I’m also the new founder of FEEL Inc., Financial Empowerment Emotional Literacy. We can all make a difference.” Kenzie Smith, who serves on
Oakland’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, says he ran for City Council and understands the challenges of the city. “If we work together, we can continue the good work this administration has done. I, for one, have felt supported and know of many programs supported by this administration.” Smith is also the sibling of local community icon, Mistah F.A.B., owner of DOPE Era Academy and Dope Era Museum at Jack London Square, and the company’s flagship Dope Era retail store on Broadway. “The mayor has been really supportive of us and our events,” he said. Oakland civil rights attorney Walter Riley accused the movement to recall the mayor of Oakland of being disruptive and deliberately undermining the current adminis-
tration. “This action of recall is weaponizing our democracy against itself,” said Riley, a seasoned civil rights activist. “This administration is making up for decades of political savagery by fixing things. We should continue the pathway that we are on. The attacks on the City Council, the school board, and the mayor will not be tolerated.” Other community attendees at the rally included Ray Bobbitt, the founder and managing member of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG); Joyce Gordon, founder of the Joyce Gordon Gallery at the center of Oakland’s Cultural Arts District on 14th Street, and Oakland Private Industry Council president Pastor Raymond Lankford.
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Continued from page 1 in March 2020, passed legislation to help formerly incarcerated residents access rental housing, and led a task force to reimagine public safety in Oakland. As supervisor, she will prioritize the “three H’s”: homelessness, housing, healthcare. John J. Bauters is a current member of the Emeryville City Council and former mayor of the city. He was first elected in 2016. He previously served as a legal aid attorney who represented victims of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and handled evictions. On the council, he sits on the budget and governance committee, marketplace redevelopment project negotiating ad hoc committee, and the transportation committee. Bauters priorities for the Board will be “health, safety and opportunity for everyone.” Ken Berrick is a current trustee for Alameda County Board of Education, representing Area 3. He was first appointed in 2008. Berrick is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Just Advocates, a nonprofit organization based in Oakland and he is founder and CEO Emeritus of Seneca Fam-
ily of Agencies. He is a Governor’s Appointee on the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission and the California Child Welfare Council. His priorities on the Board will be education, children’s services, healthcare, and mental health. Omar Farmer is a current member of the city of Oakland’s Safety and Services Oversight Commission and has also served as an advisory board member of Oakland’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force. He is also on the Alameda County Veteran Affairs Commission. Gregory Hodge is the Executive Director of the Executives Alliance for Boys and Men of Color and owns Khepera Consulting. He previously served eight years on the Oakland Unified School District board from 2001 to 2009 and ran for Oakland mayor in 2022. Hodge’s priorities on the Board will be equitable economic opportunity, thriving neighborhood schools, community safety, housing and shelter, and arts, culture, and healing. Chris Moore is the former president of CGM Ventures Inc., an in-
vestment and consulting firm that assists technology startup founders and executives. He is a campaign leader for the recall efforts against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. Moore’s priorities on the Board will be safety and services to clean up the county for residents that “deserve an improved and safer environment.” Gerald Pechenuk was a volunteer election observer in 2022 and is currently among a group of plaintiffs suing the county of Alameda, including current members of the Board of Supervisors and Secretary of State Shirley Weber for preventing them from verifying the 2022 election results. Lorrel Plimier is a former patent law attorney and co-founder of Step Forward Tech, an organization advising progressive organizations in using data and technology to advance their operations. Her priorities on the Board will include public health services, public safety, making steps toward 100% renewable energy, and supporting small businesses and workers in the county. The Primary Election is scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Continued from page 1 Only 29% said “yes.” That means an overwhelming 66% said “no,” thus showing the deep roots in Iowa of the “Big Lie,” the belief in a falsehood that Trump was a victim of election theft. Even more revealing and posing a direct threat to our democracy was the question of whether Trump was fit for the presidency, even if convicted of a crime. Sixty-five percent said “yes.” Who says that about anyone of color indicted on 91 criminal felo-
ny counts? Would a BIPOC executive found liable for business fraud in civil court be given a pass? How about a BIPOC person found liable for sexual assault? Iowans have debased the phrase, “no man is above the law.” It’s a mindset that would vote in an American dictatorship. Compare Iowa with voters in Asia last weekend. Taiwan rejected threats from authoritarian Beijing and elected pro-democracy Taiwanese vice president Lai Ching-te
as its new president. Meanwhile, in our country, which supposedly knows a thing or two about democracy, the Iowa caucuses show how Americans feel about authoritarianism. Some Americans actually like it even more than the Constitution allows.
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About the Author Emil Guillermo is a journalist and commentator. He does a minitalk show on YouTube.com/@emilamok1.
THE BARBARA LEE & ELIHU HARRIS LECTURE SERIES “Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community?”
THURSDAY February 8 7:00 pm
California Attorney General
Rob Bonta
Beebe Memorial Cathedral 3900 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Admission is Free. Secure parking provided.
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