by Boothism | Essays & Commentary, Media, social justice, Uncategorized, Writing
Tomorrow night marks the 1 year anniversary of the murder of Oscar Grant by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle and emotions in Oakland are running high. From renewed anger over police brutality, to BART announcing it will increase the number of police on call for...
by Boothism | Arts & Culture, Journalism, Writing
Lost, Found and Famous (Published on Oakbook.com 2007) By Kwan Booth A year ago, trying to get an interview with former Oakland songbird Ledisi would have been as simple as picking up the phone and dialing the same 510 phone number she’s had since 1995....
by Boothism | Arts & Culture, Essays & Commentary, Journalism, Writing
Ask painter Raymond Saunders anything about his life and he’ll give you rambling answers brimming with asides and anecdotes. He’ll talk freely about his childhood in Pittsburgh or attending the famed Carnegie Institute. He’ll gladly divulge details...
