May, 2008
The Oakland Tribune
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
On May 21st, 2008, Assemblywoman Loni Hancock (D-Berkeley) presented our Green-Collar Jobs Campaign with the Green Innovator of the Year Award. This prestigious award acknowledged the breakthrough work of the Green-Collar Jobs Campaign in its continued efforts to advocate for green pathways out of poverty. At the award ceremony, Assemblywoman Hancock spoke to the vital role the campaign plays in working to improve the quality of life for the Bay Area community, the State of California, and beyond. > more
The Oakland Tribune
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
For many on the streets of Oakland, violence has become so commonplace, death so expected, there exists a sense of chilling resignation. Angela Woodall of The Oakland Tribune looks at the root causes of violence and it's traumatic effects. Nicole Lee, Director of Ella Baker Center's Silence The Violence Campaign was interviewed for this story. > more
Sacramento Bee
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Runner's initiative would protect $600 million in existing local law enforcement spending and add $365 million more, including tens of millions for prevention and rehabilitation programs. > more
East Bay Express
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The East Bay Express looks at how powerful the idea of green jobs can be for the future of the Bay Area. Aaron Lehmer of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Green Collar Jobs Campaign is interviewed in this piece and discusses the importance of investment into job training and workforce development. > more
Contra Costa Times
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Civil rights groups, teachers and clergy — many from the Bay Area — plan to form a coalition today to oppose a pending ballot initiative that they say would divert funds needed for schools and health care into misguided attacks on crime. > more
