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A reoccurring racist nightmare

When you see anger in the streets, it's because the people need something or someone to rally for, against this racist bloodthirsty system that has forever stood on the backs of the people.

BART Officer Tony Pirone caught on video punching Oscar Grant

Moments before he was killed, Oscar Grant was punched in the face - but not by the BART officer who shot him. A cellphone...

Everyday people witness an extraordinary inauguration

"This historic occasion is merely the tip of the iceberg. Yet unseen but soon to surface is the debunking of a global culture of supremacy that assumes or guarantees the authority of European principles, practices, preferences and privilege," said Dr. Tascoe.

‘The Emperor’s Clothes’ by Invincible

In response to Israel's horrific attack on the Gaza Strip, Invincible has dropped a new track, "The Emperor's Clothes," which ties the attack to the police execution of Oscar Grant in Oakland.

S.O.S. Radio Houston interview with Minister of Information JR on Oscar...

Hear DJ Zin of S.O.S. Radio in Houston, Texas, interview POCC Minister of Information JR on the hot topic of police terrorism and the...

Legal lynching: The blatant, boastful murder of Oscar Grant

The execution of Oscar Grant was a painful reminder of the "legal lynchings" that have been taking place for centuries.

Wanda’s Picks for Jan. 16

Theme for the week: "Martin King to Barack Obama, from ‘I Have a Dream' to ‘Yes, We Can.'"

There’s a riot going on

Rev. Al Sharpton's Keepin' it Real show today had JR of the Block Report on talking about the murder of Oscar Grant by Oakland's Bay Area Rapid Transit police and the rebellious aftermath.

Authorities and corporate media grossly exaggerate Oakland ‘riot’ reports

The report that went around the world was that over 300 businesses were destroyed; the actual damage was 40-45 windows smashed and a couple of dozen garbage cans thrown into the streets.

Lawyers Guild applauds arrest of Officer Mehserle, Oscar Grant’s executioner, and...

The National Lawyers Guild calls upon BART, Oakland and Alameda County officials to recognize that their shameful response to Oscar Grant's murder fueled the street protests.

Police accountability law might have prevented execution of Oscar Grant

Political remedies to hold police more accountable for outrageous acts such as the shooting death of an African-American youth here on New Year's Day have been blocked by even supposedly "sympathetic" Democratic Party politicians.

Oakland rebellion: Eyewitness report by POCC Minister of Information JR

Minister of Information JR, now out of jail, tells how and why Oakland was rocked by rebellion Jan. 7 after nearly a week of official silence following the New Year's police execution of Oscar Grant. Look for a report - both here and in the February paper that will hit the streets Jan.30 - on the Town Bizness Townhall Meeting Against Police Terrorism that had people spilling out the door Friday.

Wanda’s Picks updated Jan. 13

The Coalition Against Police Execution (CAPE) will hold the Praying for Peace, Working for Justice March and Rally at Oakland's City Hall Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m. as the Oakland community continues to demand justice in the senseless murder of Oscar Grant by BART police.

Oakland residents react to the police execution of Oscar Grant

In this video by Channing Kennedy for ColorLines, Oakland residents express their anger both at the failure of authorities to charge or even reprimand...

BART police execute Oscar Grant

This is the clearest view we've seen of the BART police execution of 22-year-old unarmed father and peacemaker Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART...

Oakland’s not for burning?

In the early hours of this year of ostensible hope, the reality of the persistence of racism in Oakland became devastatingly clear, sparking a powerful response the likes of which this city hasn't seen in years.

Poor News Network TV: Justice for Oscar Grant

For six hours on Thursday, Jan. 8, an apologetic BART board of directors listened to people voice their fury over a BART police officer's...

Min. Christopher Muhammad addressing media on BART police execution of Oscar...

Minister Christopher Muhammad speaks at a press conference after District Attorney Tom Orloff refused to meet with him and other Black clergy on Wednesday,...

Oakland PD brutally arrests Minister of Information JR at Oscar Grant...

The only journalist arrested while covering the Jan. 7 rebellion and one of only three protesters charged with a felony was POCC Minister of Information JR. Charged with arson (of a trash can), he is totally innocent. Tell Mayor Dellums, DA Orloff and Rep. Lee to drop all charges against all protesters.

Oscar Grant execution by BART cop: Clear, close video view from...

Grant pleaded with officers not to harm him: "Oscar yelled, 'You shot me. I got a 4-year-old daughter,'" said Fernando Anicete. "Oscar was telling us to calm down, and we did. We weren't looking for any trouble."