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East Oakland Youth Giving Back to EOYDC

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13 years ago

August 1, 2013

East Oakland Youth Develop Center (EOYDC) has afforded enriching opportunities for youth growing up in East Oakland. Recognized as a National Model for youth development, EOYDC “develops the social and leadership capacities of youth and young adults (ages 6 – 24) so that they are prepared for employment, higher education, and leadership opportunities.”

EOYDC, founded in 1978 has a record that reflects the work ethic and commitment they instill into the lives of youth.

EOYDC has a well known list of alumnae including Brian Shaw head coach of the Denver Nuggets and Gary Payton former NBA star; but the list goes on.

Jamal Rasheed, 19, and R’alliyah Hartwell 15, grew up in EOYDC. Now both work as summer camp leaders at the center, giving back to a place that instilled so much in them.

Rasheed will be a sophomore at Morehouse University in the fall and contributes much of his success to EOYDC, helping him become the man he is today.

“EOYDC has motivated me to give back to the next generation,” Rasheed added. “…I know the center can change lives.”

Hartwell attends Heritage High School. EOYDC continues to motivate her and with the long list of successful people coming from the center, like Rasheed, she knows that she will be able to achieve her biggest dreams.

“EOYDC has taught me how to set goals and given me the tools to achieve them,” she said.

East Oakland Youth Development Center makes it their mission show youth of the Bay Area that anything is possible. Believing that it takes a village to raise a child, EOYDC is contributing to the strong foundation needed to become a successful and respectable member of society.

For more information, visit www.eoydc.org

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Just as Trump is gathering election data like having the FBI take all the election data in Georgia from the 2020 election, so must we organize in preparation for the coming primary season to have the right people on ballots in each Republican district, so that we can regain control of the House of Representatives and by doing so, restore the separation of powers and balance that our democracy is being deprived of.

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By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper

As thousands of Americans march every week in cities across this great nation, it must be remembered that the protest without the vote is of no concern to Donald Trump and his administration.

In every city, there is a personal connection to the U.S. Congress. In too many cases, the member of Congress representing the people of that city and the congressional district in which it sits, is a Republican. It is the Republicans who are giving silent support to the destructive actions of those persons like the U.S. Attorney General, the Director of Homeland Security, and the National Intelligence Director, who are carrying out the revenge campaign of the President rather than upholding the oath of office each of them took “to Defend The Constitution of the United States.”

In California, the primary comes in June 2026. The congressional races must be a priority just as much as the local election of people has been so important in keeping ICE from acquiring facilities to build more prisons around the country.

“We the People” are winning this battle, even though it might not look like it. Each of us must get involved now, right where we are.

In this Black History month, it is important to remember that all we have accomplished in this nation has been “in spite of” and not “because of.” Frederick Douglas said, “Power concedes nothing without a struggle.”

Today, the struggle is to maintain our very institutions and history. Our strength in this struggle rests in our “collectiveness.” Our newspapers and journalists are at the greatest risk. We must not personally add to the attack by ignoring those who have been our very foundation, our Black press.

Are you spending your dollars this Black History Month with those who salute and honor contributions by supporting those who tell our stories? Remember that silence is the same as consent and support for the opposition. Where do you stand and where will your dollars go?