Archive for the ‘Themes’ Category
The Black Panther Party – Service to the People Programs
Archive Entry Date: 1/1/2008
Survival Programs
Father Earl Neil
Archive Entry Date: 2006
History of Father Earl Neil and his journey from priesthood to activism.
Jodi Mitchell’s Book Proposal
Archive Entry Date: 2002
A "physical on-the-road journey" and "deeply heartfelt, spiritual and philosophical awakening"
“In Which Jodi Gets Kidnapped”
Archive Entry Date: 1999
Jodi Mitchell describes scuffling on the street — and the "guardian angels" who saved her
Reflections of a Former Oakland Public School Parent
Archive Entry Date: Summer 1997
Former OCS teacher Jonina Abron discusses her daughter's experience with OUSD
Oral History of Ken Hughes
Archive Entry Date: 1/1993
The co-author of the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance sketches his political journey
AIDS Support Group Survives a Crisis
Archive Entry Date: 2/13/89
AIDS Project saved by community support
Money Troubles Force Closures At Gay Center
Archive Entry Date: 1988
Pacific Center was stretched thin by the resources required to mount its multifaceted AIDS Project
Learning disabled student is refused accommodations
Archive Entry Date: 1988
As a result of not receiving accommodations for his learning disability, jack did not get good grades in his exam
Math Professor Refuses Accommodations
Archive Entry Date: 12/22/87
Math professor explains reasons in a letter to staff
We Can End AIDS Now!
Archive Entry Date: 6/86
What numbers to call for AIDS resources in the East Bay
East Bay Asian Consortium Letter to Oakland Planning Commission
Archive Entry Date: 05/20/86
A coalition of Asian organizations called for Oakland's planning commission to fulfill its promises to the Chinatown community
Non-visible Disabilities Support Group
Archive Entry Date: c. 1986
The DSP encouraged a neglected group of students -- those with "non-visible disabilities" -- to come together
1986 Testimony About State Funding
Archive Entry Date: 1986
The DSP is funded by both the campus and the state of California
Susan O’Hara’s notebook
Archive Entry Date: c. 1986
“My counselor doesn’t do much, can someone talk to him”
Lesbian Support during AIDS Crisis
Archive Entry Date: Circa 1985
A flyer thanking the lesbian community for support of the male gay community
Meeting Minutes from the Friends of the Asian Library
Archive Entry Date: 05/15/85
It was "imperative" for the Library to be looped into Chinatown's redevelopment, the FAL underlined
Disabled peoples’ Bill of Rights
Archive Entry Date: c. 1985
The Bill of Rights advocates for any support service necessary to live independent, full lives
Students With Learning Disabilities Must Pay
Archive Entry Date: 1985-86
students must pay for testing
Harvest Gathering: a Fall Musical Celebration
Archive Entry Date: 9/22/84
A flyer for a musical event, headlined by a lesbian of color
Meeting Minutes from the Friends of the Asian Library
Archive Entry Date: 07/18/84
The Friends of the Asian Library dealt with a range of library business
Early Slayer show at the Keystone Berkeley (VIDEO)
Archive Entry Date: 5/23/84
Slayer rips apart the Keystone Berkeley
Who Is An Ally And Who Is An Enemy?
Archive Entry Date: 12/1/83
Lesbians of Color came to Pacific Center to figure out how the movement might practice the solidarity it preached
The Fourth Annual Halloween Dance
Archive Entry Date: 10/29/83
A youth-oriented dance put on by the center for young gays and lesbians.