

Jack Bryson: The Mario Woods Saga
Jack Bryson found his mission in life when his two sons were arrested with Oscar Grant and forced to witness his execution in Oakland,...


Hope From The Lab (Part 1)
Many youth in the throes of homelessness have found a haven in Berkeley, California. They are proof that homeless does not mean to be...


Flint: Its A Hard Knock Life
I was born a child of privilege. I always wore nice, clean clothes. I attended private school. Both of my parents had graduate degrees....


Turn The Other Cheek?
National news has beamed very little spotlight on a combustible issue that is making the streets of San Francisco hot. On a chilly,...


The Dream (King's, Not Trump's)
I was born into a segregated America. I remember visiting my relatives in South Carolina and being instructed on how to behave when...


The Perils Of A Forgotten Past
Spanish philosopher, George Santayana once wrote, "Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it." Today, we live in a...


Dr. King: A Higher Level Of Faith
A 26-year old, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was preaching at his church in Montgomery, Alabama one night when he saw people rush...


Rethinking Christmas
How much progress have you made with your Christmas shopping? Did you start early? Were you on line for the Black Friday sales or are...


Broken Hearts, Bloody Streets
Weeks ago, few had even heard the name Mario Woods. However, the sight of his shooting by officers of the San Francisco Police...


Blown Away On A Back Street
The sky had dressed spread out its blanket of darkness. Droplets of rain accompanied a soft breeze that swirled candy papers and...