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The Growth of Black Lives Matternew

After a wave of protests shook the streets of Oakland and Berkeley, activists have been hard at work enacting policy changes, building community networks, and practicing self-determination.

East Bay Express | Erin Baldassari | 12-23-2015 | Race & Class

Racial Profiling Via Nextdoor.comnew

White Oakland residents are increasingly using the popular social networking site to report "suspicious activity" about their Black neighbors — and families of color fear the consequences could be fatal.

East Bay Express | Sam Levin | 10-09-2015 | Race & Class

Oakland Police Still Appear to be Targeting Blacksnew

Newly released data shows that the Oakland Police Department continues to disproportionately stop, search, and arrest African Americans.

East Bay Express | Darwin BondGraham and Ali Winston | 02-06-2015 | Race & Class

News Media Ignores Black Protestsnew

Black demonstrators in Oakland and Berkeley are taking the reins of a movement and designing their own powerful protests against police violence. But the news media isn't interested.

East Bay Express | Will Butler | 12-19-2014 | Race & Class

Race-Baiting in Richmond, Calif.new

How Big Business used race to drive a wedge through Richmond's progressive community — and why you should be concerned about it.

East Bay Express | Wendi Jonassen | 01-22-2013 | Race & Class

Tags: American Beverage Association, Richmond Progressive Alliance

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

Tags: Oakland Police Department, Oasis Restaurant and Bar