Month: May 2014

Ken A. Epstein

Minimum Wage Increase Seeks to Reduce Wage Gap

By Ashley Chambers Business owners and workers in Oakland are debating Councilmember Larry Reid’s proposal to raise…

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Ken A. Epstein

We Can Help Young People Leave the Street Life for the University, Says Dr. Victor Rios

Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity, Police-Public Safety By Ken A. Epstein  Award winning sociologist Dr. Victor Rios came home to Oakland…

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Kitty-Epstein

Teacher Workforce Lacks Diversity, Damaging Student Achievement

Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity By Post Staff While America’s public schools are becoming increasingly more diverse, a new report…

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Ken A. Epstein

City Struggles to Increase Numbers of Police

Posted in Police-Public Safety By Post Staff With public safety consistently a top issue among Oaklanders, many residents are…

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Ken A. Epstein

Oakland’s Housing Market Skyrockets, Continues to Displace Longtime Residents

By Ken A. Epstein Oakland continues to be plagued by foreclosures and rent increases that threaten to…

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Ken A. Epstein

After 28 Years, Laney Instructor Al Young Is Still Fighting for a Full Time Job

Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity By Ken Epstein Al Young is nothing if not vocal and tenacious.  A part-timer for…

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