September 2011
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My sweetie works at a solar power company. Just one of many in the Bay Area. In fact, there are so many solar companies around the Bay that I often wonder why I don't actually see very many solar panels anywhere.
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On September 21--next Wednesday--the state of Georgia plans to execute Troy Davis. Serious doubts remain as to Troy Davis’ guilt.
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2/3 of Californians approve of the State's gashouse emissions reduction law. Learn more.
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Our Heal the Streets program includes an opportunity for Fellows to be placed with mentors. I had the chance to mentor 17 year old, Met West Senior, Dion Campbell. Want to know about how the police tried to stop her racial profiling project? What her best friend thinks of the program and where she's getting $20,000 for college? Read on.
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The protest at the Ventura Youth Prison on Sunday, August 21, 2011 was truly amazing. Everyone who attended gave it their all.
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September 9-13, 1971 marks one of the most significant moments in American history and social struggle. Prisoners at the Attica Prison in New York state staged a rebellion, took over the prison and made a list of demands.
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This blog is part of our series celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. You can celebrate with us at the 2011 Ellas: 15 Years of People-Powered Change, or submit your own anniversary memory or wish to ellasvoice@ellabakercenter.org.
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