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Richmond Community Demands Environmental Justice on the Anniversary of the Chevron Fire

People Continue to Rally for Justice for Trayvon Martin

Fruitvale Station is here at last!

In 2009, it was the story of Oscar Grant that I heard on KPFA, that inspired me to apply for the news fellowship at the station. Since deciding to be a journalist years earlier, I was passionate about giving voice to people from all walks of life, but this case inspired me to want to help make more voices audible. It turned out to be a selfish endeavor, because it led me to discover my passion for radio. After covering the Justice for Grant movement for years, walking through the streets after Johanes Mehserle was sentenced to just two years in prison, it was touching to be at the opening night for Fruitvale Station yesterday evening in the company of Grant's supporters, friends and family and people who just wanted to learn more about his story. Listen to hear their stories.

(4 minute version) Undocumented East Bay Residents Speak Out

 

March is national coming out of the shadows month, a time for undocumented youth and their families to declare themselves as undocumented and unafraid. KPFA's Sharon Sobotta was in Oscar Grant Plaza, where the East Bay Youth Immigration Coalition held Oakland's First coming out of the Shadows even

Undocumented Community Members Come Out of the Shadows in Oakland

March is National Coming Out of the Shadows Month, a designated time for undocumented youth and their families to declare themselves as undocumented and unafraid. The tradition began in 2010 in Chicago when undocumented youth spoke out publicly about their status, and has now become a national tradition that is acknowledged in cities throughout the country. On March 10, 2013 the East Bay Youth Immigrant Coaltion hosted Oakland's first ever Coming Out of the Shadow's event.

Inn Serendipity--Living a sustainable life

Ross Mirkarimi Hearing

Sikh Community Unites

Parents, Teachers and Students say 'No' to School Closings

Parents, children, teachers and community members are saying 'No' to the closing of schools in Oakland by 'sitting in' at Lakeview Elementary school.

Robert Slaughter shares stake in the Occupy movement

Thousands of college students occupied UC campuses and campuses throughout the country to make a statement about keeping education an affordable and obtainable entity for all. SMC Senior Robert Slaughter was one of many arrested from the Berkeley campus while peacefully protesting. In this interview, Slaughter shares what he gained from the experience and what his stake in the "Occupy" movement is.