The Perez Family

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Oakland, CA
United States
37° 46' 20.3628" N, 122° 12' 53.6292" W
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In this video, the Perez Family discusses the changes that have been taking place in East Oakland over the past several years, including more tiendas that sell Latin foods, etc.  They also discuss their dreams for the future of their family.


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Obama!!!

Location

washington DC, DC
United States
38° 53' 31.5276" N, 77° 1' 26.598" W
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On January 16, 2009, Our Oakland Community Ambassador Fannie Brown told us what the election and inauguration of Barack Obama means to her and the East Oakland Community.



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The Good Old Days

Location

Jackson, MS
United States
32° 18' 43.9488" N, 90° 10' 40.6236" W
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Earlier, Fannie Brown recalled her childhood growing up in Mississippi on a plantation. She also talked about how East Oakland became her home in the 1960’s, and how she later became an educator, school-founder, and all-around community leader.  

This video was shot on October 25, 2008 at the first Our Oakland Community Storytelling Day.

 



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Fannie Brown: East Oakland is my home

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1025 81st Avenue
Oakland, CA
United States
37° 45' 10.0908" N, 122° 11' 9.618" W
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Fannie Brown, one of the founders of ACORN Woodland School, talks about changes in East Oakland



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School Promise

Location

81st ave and rudsdale st
oakland, CA
United States
37° 45' 11.8116" N, 122° 11' 6.018" W
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Michael Angelo recited his School Pledge for us, wearing a stethoscope that symbolizes his dream of becoming a doctor one day.  This video was shot on October 25, 2008 at the first Our Oakland Community Storytelling Day.



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Minh-Tram Nguyen on EnCompass Academy

Minh-Tram Nguyen, principal of EnCompass Academy, talks about her philosophy of educating the whole child- Mind, Body, Spirit and Emotions, and the challenges and rewards of working in East Oakland.  The video was shot on October 25, 2008 at the first Our Oakland Community Storytelling Day. 



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This is such a great thing!

Location

ACORN Woodland Elementary
81st Avenue and Rudsdale Street
Oakland, CA
United States
37° 45' 11.8116" N, 122° 11' 6.018" W
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Sisters Linda August and Jennifer Eurby talk about how excited they are to be part of the first Our Oakland: Eastside Stories Community Storytelling Day, and how it brings community together.



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See!!! There is a Pot Of Gold!!!! *PHOTO CONTEST PEOPLES CHOICE WINNER*

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In Front of the house
Bancroft ave Havenscourt
East Oakland, CA
United States
37° 45' 47.0988" N, 122° 10' 25.4352" W
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Even tho the streets of East Oakland seem dark at times, There is Always a ray of light that will shine and inspire Greatness. If you take the time to search for that Pot Of Gold You will come to find That East OAKLAND is A Beautiful Place to Live! In this picture are My children (Kahlil Age 9 N Po`Peion age 6) Pointing at the Rainbow over Havenscourt and Bancroft Ave, in East Oakland Saying, "See I Told You There is A Pot of Gold!"



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East Oakland wishes on Earth Day

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ACORN Woodland Elementary and EnCompass Academy
81st Avenue at Rudsdale Street
Oakland, CA
United States
37° 45' 21.888" N, 122° 10' 50.3256" W
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We asked visitors to our booth at the CBE Love Yo Mama Earth Day celebration to share their wishes for the earth, and they showed us!



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Oakland museum mural

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oakland museum of california
1000 Oak Street
oakland, CA
United States
37° 47' 55.0608" N, 122° 15' 51.3756" W
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Check out this mural that i did some design consultation work on for the Oakland Museum of California. it'll be up on 10th street till mid-2010.

it's a collage of a bunch of artists work and was designed by favianna rodriguez. 



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