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The Berkeley Police Department is Not Making Any Recommendation For Prosecution in the Murder of Stephen “Zumbi” Gaines at Alta Bates Hospital

By JR Valrey, The People’s Minister of Information On January 5, 2022 the City of Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board had a special meeting on investigating police misconduct in the death of international rapper Zumbi of Zion I aka Stephen Gaines. Although Zumbi was killed on … Continue readingThe Berkeley Police Department is Not Making Any Recommendation For Prosecution in the Murder of Stephen “Zumbi” Gaines at Alta Bates Hospital

The Life and Passing of Oakland Producer Jared “Sto” Meeks

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information 2021 took a lot of people that are family to me like my cousins Jamario and Eric Hooker, my aunt Doris, my uncle Dell, my community-sister Mahasen, my potnas: rappers Shock G and Biaje, and I’m sure there’s … Continue readingThe Life and Passing of Oakland Producer Jared “Sto” Meeks

Firmly Rooted Coach Keyanna Trahan, an EOYDC Alumni, is Winning More Than Games

By JR Valrey, the Minister of Information I grew up at the East Oakland Youth Development Center with Keyanna Trahan in the late 90’s, but back then she wasn’t a coach, she was the local Allen Iverson of point guards on the court; a little … Continue readingFirmly Rooted Coach Keyanna Trahan, an EOYDC Alumni, is Winning More Than Games

Master Painter Malik Seneferu Talk About His Inspiration, Married Life, and the Politics of Being a Black Visual Artist

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information When I was around 18 years old, I met the legendary San Francisco born painter and muralist Malik Seneferu, from Hunter’s Point, on the campus of San Francisco State University, while I was a member of the Pan … Continue readingMaster Painter Malik Seneferu Talk About His Inspiration, Married Life, and the Politics of Being a Black Visual Artist

Ninja Gaiden: A Look at the Career of the Stand-Up Comedian Ms. Ninja

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information What interests me most about Ms. Ninja is her ability to transform into people before your very eyes, similar to the great comedian Eddie Murphy, as can be seen on her live skits on Tik Tok and IG. … Continue readingNinja Gaiden: A Look at the Career of the Stand-Up Comedian Ms. Ninja

Musician Elijah Baker Recently Dropped New Traditional Funk Album, “A Real Mother Funker”

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information Elijah Baker is a multi-talented instrumentalist who is most known for his work with Tony, Toni, Tone although he had an extensive career playing behind Oakland rap legend Too Short, as well as leading his own band, Park … Continue readingMusician Elijah Baker Recently Dropped New Traditional Funk Album, “A Real Mother Funker”

A Livituary: Ms. Regina Jackson, the President and CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center is Retiring After 27 years

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information Ms. Regina Jackson, the President and CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center, has been a community pillar in East Oakland ever since I can remember. The way she was able to transform the East Oakland Youth … Continue readingA Livituary: Ms. Regina Jackson, the President and CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center is Retiring After 27 years

The Audio Revolution of Stockton’s Rock Group 723

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information From Chubby Checker to James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Sly, Jasper Isley, Prince, Fishbone, Me’shell Ndegeocello to Gary Clark Jr, rock originated as a Black art form in the United States and is still very prevalent in our current … Continue readingThe Audio Revolution of Stockton’s Rock Group 723

The Looters’ Politik: A Black Community View on the Recent Looting Locally and Nationwide

By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information Headlines nationwide are splattered with “Smash and Grab-gangs are Looting High-End Consumer Districts Nationwide”. The message that the media is sending is of fear, and it could not be conveyed in a more fluid way. Who should be … Continue readingThe Looters’ Politik: A Black Community View on the Recent Looting Locally and Nationwide

Teakakez Comedy Makes a Home at the Moxy in Downtown Oakland

by JR Valrey, The Minister of Information A smile is worth more than gold in these pandemic times, where the media tries to convince us that we are surrounded by mayhem and death. Part of our mental health regimen should consist of making time to … Continue readingTeakakez Comedy Makes a Home at the Moxy in Downtown Oakland

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