By JR Valrey, The Minister of Information Many know Ms. Regina Jackson, as the director of the East Oakland Youth Development Center in deep East Oakland, but these same people do not know that she has another very important post in the town, as the … Continue readingOakland Police Commission Chairwoman Regina Jackson Speaks
By JR Valrey Zotunde Morton is one of the most talented male educators that I have seen, and worked with, within the borders of Oakland. His patience with children and his passion for teaching are incomparable. His love for the outdoors is intriguing, for students … Continue readingAn East Oakland After-School Program in the Covid Era
By JR Valrey, the People’s Minister of Information As Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner advocates for the 900 schools, in his jurisdiction, to become Covid vaccination centers to hasten distribution to his district, it is important that we know where Bay Area … Continue readingOakland Unified School District is Struggling with the Pandemic: an interview with OUSD Board Director VanCedric Williams
By JR Valrey December 8th, at 9am, San Leandro Officer Jason Fletcher is set to appear in court, in Dublin, after being indicted on September 15th, for the killing of Steven Taylor. San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher is charged with voluntary manslaughter, after the … Continue readingReminiscent of Oscar: San Leandro Police Officer Indicted For Killing Steven Taylor in Walmart in April
By JR Valrey Childcare is one of the least talked about, paramount issues that Black parents are facing, during 2020’s COVID pandemic year, and throughout California’s ever intensifying fire season, which has had over 2.5 million acres throughout the state go up in flames within … Continue readingThe Bay’s Black and Brown Families are Dealing With a Serious Child-Care Dilemma During Pandemic and California Fire Season
By JR Valrey Kehinde Salter and the Oakland Education Association have been doing a wonderful job at representing the teachers, parents, students, and community who are concerned about their health, well being, and education as the ‘20-’21 school year has officially begun, during the pandemic. … Continue readingThe Oakland Education Association is Still Negotiating With OUSD about ‘20-21 School Year, Even though the School Year is Underway