An Oakland Summer Day While Black
An Oakland Summer Day while Black The flashes were blinding even during the waning daylight of the beautiful Oakland summer day. Flash after flash—and we all just stood there gazing,…
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The 1994 Crime Bill – Why Black People Supported at the Time
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou We hear a lot about the 1994 crime bill from critics…
Scaredy Cat
Written by Myron J. Clifton One summer day around 1972 or so, my brothers and neighborhood friends were playing outside our apartment that was just off East 14th Street in…
The Birth Date
The Birth Date Written by Myron J. Clifton “Your birthday is not tomorrow. He’s wrong. Trust me, if anyone knows the day you were born it’s me. And we will…
Weightlifting and Zip Codes
Written by M.J.C “I’m not very strong,” mom said. “Ever since I stopped picking up all you boys I’ve gotten weak. I need to get strong again.” Mom was preparing…
Scaredy Cat
Written by M.J.C One summer day around 1972 or so, my brothers and neighborhood friends were playing outside our apartment that was just off East 14th Street in East Oakland.…
Dear Dean 