AltWeeklies Wire
Why Black Students Are Avoiding UC Berkeleynew

In the post-Prop 209 era, nearly 60 percent of African-American students accepted at Cal are choosing to attend other colleges — often, because they feel unwelcome.
East Bay Express |
J. Douglas Allen-Taylor |
11-07-2013 |
Education
Has Oakland Killed Community Policing?new

The Oakland Police Department has slashed the number of neighborhood beats by nearly 40 percent.
East Bay Express |
J. Douglas Allen-Taylor |
03-25-2011 |
Policy Issues
Police Targeting Oakland's Black Venues?new

Businesses say the crackdowns by the Oakland Police Department and other agencies have been "heavy-handed" and have resembled "search and destroy" missions.
East Bay Express |
J. Douglas Allen-Taylor |
02-23-2011 |
Race & Class