March 2011

From Hunger Strikes to Kitchen Table Activism
posted on MARCH 31, 2011 by Alicia Cabellero-Christenson
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Today marks the last day of Women’s History Month and the birthday of civil rights activist César Chávez, co-founder of the

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Fulfilling King’s Dream
posted on MARCH 31, 2011 by Zachary Norri
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Claudette Colvin

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Leaving No Room For Excuses
posted on MARCH 30, 2011 by Abel Habtegeorgis
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Have you ever stared a goal down and said to yourself “I can’t” or “I won’t”? How many times have you labeled a task as too daunting, too difficult, or just too much? Honestly, we all have done it at one time or another.

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Human Rights Watch Film Festival: In the Land of the Free...
posted on MARCH 29, 2011 by Ricardo
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Rising County Probation Fees a Challenge for Families
posted on MARCH 28, 2011 by Owen Li
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By Alicia Rangel and Owen Li We all know how expensive it is to live in the Bay Area. The price of basic necessities like housing and food are some of the highest in the nation.

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Free Medical/Dental Services Coming to California
posted on MARCH 25, 2011 by Abel Habtegeorgis
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Intimidation in the Gang Injunctions Trial
posted on MARCH 25, 2011 by Estelle Davis
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Futures Elementary Faces Mass Layoffs
posted on MARCH 24, 2011 by Lucas Guilkey
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A Futures Elementary Student "When they say anything say 'why is it?' Class is in session 'til the teacher gets a pink slip Forty to a class, no wonder we delinquent

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Multiple Communities, One Oakland
posted on MARCH 24, 2011 by Tara Ramanathan
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Tara at Oakland HeART Beat. Photo: Sahar Shirazi

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Bruins, Banana Slugs, and Bears, Oh My!
posted on MARCH 23, 2011 by Jennifer Kim
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The venerable University of California system was founded on March 23, 1868.  As one of the top public university systems in the world, it boasts 10 campuses throughout the state and serves over 200,000 students annually.  Faculty members come from all over the world as Nobel Laureates, Macarthu

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