Police Killing of Nathaniel Wilks Re-Ignite Protests in Oakland
Wednesday afternoon, a 27 year old man was shot by Oakland police following a pursuit and alleged carjacking attempt in West Oakland. Alameda County Coroner’s Office identified 27-year-old Nathaniel Wilks as the suspect involved in the fatal shooting. After Wilks was shot, he was later taken
Racism More Important Today Than 20 Years Ago
Why, in 2015, is racism still a pressing issue? According to a new poll released today, half of Americans believe that race politics are a deep concern than any other point within the past twenty years. While racism [read: white
Using Art To End Sex Trafficking and #KillTheSilence
Sex workers dance for prospective clients in a bar in the red-light district, Pat Pong, Bangkok, Thailand. Image credit: Flickr user Alex Wright via Creative Commons Two women are making headlines throughout the Bay, using their talents to address human sex trafficking-one of
Sonya Renee Taylor #myWYVstory [VIDEO]
“For the raising like an obstinate Christ. For the salvation of a body that bends like a baptismal bowl. For those who will worship at the lip of this sanctuary. Praise the body for the body is not an apology. The body is deity.
14 Ways Not To Act Like A Gentrfier (As Told by One)
It's one of the first questions I get when meeting someone new. It's an obvious fact of life I can't hide from. Yes, that is in fact an accent you detect. No, I'm not from this country, and yes, I do live in