© in only a moment hot turns to cold what once was a body harboring a soul now empty, depleted all energy drains whisper of spirit is all that remains hovering remnants of energy pure as a wish for tomorrow bringing no cure wish turns to vapor body to dust crumbling emotion like metal to rust where once were ideas plans, hopes, and dreams departed in panic [...]
By William West OCTOBER 20, 2012 By William West October 20, 2012 Scott Olson, an Iraq war veteran, was shot in the head with a bean bag by an Oakland cop while protesting with Occupy Oakland. The shooter, and 43 others are now being disciplined by OPD. Alan Blueford, an unarmed teen, was shot and killed by OPD cop Miguel Masso. The county prosecutor has declined to press charges against Masso. On [...]
. Alessandro Tinonga reports on how the Oakland City Council responded to questions about a police murder–by trying to shut down free speech. October 2, 2012 Alan Blueford’s family speaks out inside Oakland City Council chambers A WEEK after family members and supporters of Alan Blueford organized a protest at Oakland City Hall to demand answers about the police killing of the African American teenager in May, city officials announced [...]
Y’all remember Tuesday’s Horrific Joke of the Day? Nadel and Kaplan wanted to declare Oakland an International City of Peace! For those who didn’t attend the City Council meeting, here’s a quick recap via Dave: Justice 4 Alan Blueford showed up tonight to the first Oakland City Council meeting in 8 weeks because of the council’s summer vacation (eh, the city basically runs itself anyway, right?). Tearfully, the family begged that [...]
Grief takes many forms. When young Alan Blueford was murdered by Miguel Masso in May 2012, his family, stunned by their loss, tried valiantly to follow protocol, politely asking for answers from what they would learn the hard way is one of, if not the most corrupt and violent police organizations in the country. Initial rallies, marches, and protests in reaction to this killing were tamed by pleas from the [...]
By William West As the family of Alan Blueford continues to struggle for justice after he was killed by police on May 6, new information is coming to light about Oakland, Calif., police officer Miguel Masso, who pulled the trigger that ended Blueford’s life. While pursuing Blueford, Masso passed a Cinco de Mayo party at a house where children were playing in the yard. It was in this yard that [...]
“Love & Understanding” (BayArea Artist Tribute To the Fallen) Song & Video Produced & Mixed By Korise “BigTunes” J.(TownTroniks) Chorus Vocals: Cole, Sharese Robinson, Pamela, Jujuana Williams, Nazir & BigTunes Emcees: Five Eighty, Swa Da Gentlemen, Ambessa, Sun Ru, Fego, Jujuana Williams, AmTrakz, Aztech Raul, T’Moe, Shake Anderson & Lord Takim A.K.A.Tak Udda Town Musicians: Guitar-David Goodlet, Bass-Key Hudson(TownTroniks), Drums-Tristeon Moore, Congas & Bongos-Kwic Time Director/Videographer: Gabriela”Belacruela”Diaz Props, Sound & [...]
Oakland Thursday 24 May People gathered Wednesday outside the Alameda County District Attorney’s office yesterday to speak out against criminal acts being perpetrated against the people of Oakland by the Oakland Police Department, then on to Acts Full Gospel Church for what was planned as a town hall style meeting in which the police chief Coward Jordan and mayor Jean Quan were to address the family of recent OPD shooting [...]
About three hundred people took to the streets from the location where Alan Blueford was recently gunned down by Oakland Police at 90th and Birch Street. The march was joined by those in attendance at the Community Medic training that occurred earlier in the day at Arroyo Viejo Park. People marched in protest against another murder by police, to bring the message to OPD at the Eastmont Mall station. Protestors [...]
Alan DeWayne Blueford, born December 20,was an 18 year old Senior at Skyline High School, preparing to graduate in June. He was the youngest son of Adam Blueford, Sr. and Jeralynn Brown Blueford. During the early morning hours of May 6, 2012 Alan was murdered by an officer (whose name has yet to be released) with Oakland Police Department. His family is now seeking justice for his death. Here is [...]
Use advanced navigation for a better experience.
You can quickly scroll through posts by pressing the above keyboard keys. Now press Esc to close this window.
