Justice for Oscar Grant

by Jesus Barraza & Melanie Cervantes A year ago, early New Year’s Day in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police murdered unarmed, 22-year old, Oscar Grant III by pushing him face down to the ground and shooting him in the...
Justice for Oscar Grant

Justice for Oscar Grant

by Jesus Barraza & Melanie Cervantes Published on Oakland Local A year ago, early New Year’s Day in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police murdered unarmed, 22-year old, Oscar Grant III by pushing him face down to the ground...
Los Viajes Book

Los Viajes Book

2009 has been an incredible year of growth for me. My growth would not be possible without the communities that I am a part of helping to nurture me. Recently I was asked to have my work included in POOR magazine’s newest book Los Viajes.  The book is filled...