We start today’s show with our weekly State Terror Roundup segment.
Then, Oakland’s most recent school board election from November of 2022 appears rife with error. We speak with Mike Hutchinson, the Oakland school board representative for District 5. Due to redistricting from the city, he ran in our last election cycle for the open seat for Oakland’s District 4 school board position. The initial count said he lost the election, but when the voting registrar ran the numbers more recently, it appears that there was a major counting error, and Mike Hutchinson did actually win. He has since filed a petition with the Alameda County Superior Court to assert him as winner.
Follow Mike Hutchinson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackholemikeh
MISSSEY is an Oakland-based organization working to prevent girls and gender-expansive youth from entering circumstances of sexual exploitation and violence. They also support young people who are experiencing exploitation, to transition into a more self-determined life. We are joined by MISSSEY’s Executive Director, Jennifer Lyle, discussing the work of MISSSEY and their upcoming event on Tuesday, January 24th from 2-4pm at the Oakland Museum of California. The event is: An Afternoon In Conversation with Leila Mottley & Chinaka Hodge, during Human Trafficking Month.
Learn more about the event: https://misssey.org/event/an-afternoon-in-discussion-with-leila-mottley/
Check out MISSSEY’s website: https://misssey.org/
UNAC rally – united national anti war coalition
The United National Anti-war Coalition (UNAC) will host an anti-war rally this Sunday, January 22nd at Lake Merritt starting at 1pm. We speak with Dayton Andrews, a member of UNAC who organizes with the Black Alliance for Peace.
Follow UNAC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unac1
Our Resistance in Residence Artist this week is rapper, cultural architect and entrepreneur Damon Turner, who creates sounds, experiences and initiatives that envision and build a world fit for thriving. Today’s show features his song called #BLMhere.
Check out Damon Turner’s website: https://www.iamdamonturner.com/
Check out Damon’s Trap Heal’s website: https://trapheals.com/
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