WEAP will be holding Truth Commission Hearings around health reform and poverty elimination on March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Laney College.  There will be public testimony. For more information, please call Ethel at 510-451-7379×222

Dr. Burns met with Ernest Lara, Director(?), at their warehouse for non-perishable foods. This project is partially funded by Shiloh Christian Fellowship. Lara’s idea is to develop an association with non-profits having food banks or needs for food and household supplies to supply the community and be come a depot in case of local disasters. […]

United Neighborhood Improvement Association (UNIA) [formerly Jubilee West] will be holding an informational meeting for their Business Micro Loan Program on March 15 at 1:00 p.m. in Marcus Garvey Hall, 1485 8th Street. This program will be offering $200,000 in loans to encourage business ownership in West Oakland. For more information, please contact Brother Ayinde […]

Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, Inc., in acknowledgement of Women’s History Month presents:
“Masque Romance…George to Genesse”
Monday March 13 through Friday, March 31. Linocuts, oils, watercolors, and fabric collage artworks, most displaying a romantic view, a solo art exhibit by visually impaired artist Genesse McGaugh are presented free to the public at the Prescott-Joseph Center.  The […]

Scotlan Center, in partnership with ICPC, will be presenting a sexually exploited minors youth conference April 26 & 27, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (both days). The location is 125 12th Street. This will be a youth driven conference with youth conducting workshops and serving as presenters. For more information, please call Richard or Nola […]