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Oscar Grant mural in downtown Oakland on 17th and Telegraph
As a person of color, a writer, an activist, as a long-time resident of Oakland and someone who is Bay Area born-and-bred, I have some strong opinions and feelings about yesterday’s verdict in the Johannes Mehserle trial re: the murder of Oscar Grant. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to blog about it now because I have other writing to do, but if you’re interested in finding out more about what I think, please visit my Twitter feed, which is the main way I’ve been communicating with folks about what’s happening here.
And special shout out to Max Elbaum, fellow activist, writer and Oakland resident, whom I ran into at the rally last night downtown. He told me he's been following my blog (not sure which one) so just want to give him special thanks!
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omg! i totally love the concept of your blog. I was really thinking of doing something like that. You should follow mine (garygoesgreen.blogspot.com) and I’d love to stay up to date on yours!
Comment by makeda November 20, 2010 @ 1:16 amRAD
thanks for reading Makeda! hope to post more after the baby comes, but may post sooner. cheers!
Comment by ronagirl9 November 23, 2010 @ 2:26 pm