African arts showcase at UC Berkeley

The spirit of Africa was alive at the African Arts Society's "Showcase" on November 20 at UC Berkeley.

Ready to Learn Fun Fair

Children enjoyed face painting, legos and storytelling at the Ready to Learn Fun Fair at Peralta Elementary School in Oakland.

Occupy Oakland calls for West Coast Port Shutdown

Organizers say Port owners are "1%." Port begs to keep the Ports Open for 99% workers.

Oakland Labor Day BBQ hosts good time for 'fam bam'

The "I am Oakland" collective hosted the Labor Day Fam Bam BBQ at Mosswood Park on September 6.

Protest against censorship of Palestinian Children's Art

In response to censorship of Palestinian children's art by an Oakland art museum, dozens came out to protest in Oakland.

RIP Peabo Wellington

College of Alameda student Jepeabo Wellington was murdered days before the school year began.

Students gain college acceptance at Black College Fair

Hundreds of young people attended the third annual Black College Fair at Laney College, the second year the Oakland community college has hosted the event.

TBH News: Former BART cops gets bail

Saturday, January 31, 2009  The Black Hour  

Former BART police officer killed unarmed Oscar Grant, III on New Year's DayProtestors enraged, nine arrested
Former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle, who killed the unarmed Oscar Grant III, meant to fire his taser and not his gun, according to his defense attorney who convinced a judge to set bail Jan. 30. He remained in jail through Friday night, according to the County Sheriff's Department, despite reports that he was released.

A few dozen people packed the Alameda County Courthouse lobby Friday afternoon for the bail hearing's 43 available seats while hundreds more protested outside the courthouse. Inside the courtroom, the front rows were reserved for the families of both Grant and Mehserle.

For complete story, visit HarambeeNews.com

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TBH Music: Wake Yo Game Up

Friday, January 30, 2009  The Black Hour  


New Oakland's (Beeda Weeda, J-Stalin and Mistah Fab) Voter Mobilization Anthem "Wake Yo Game Up." From the "Wake Yo Game Up" album produced by Charles Johnson and the Town Business Network. For more info visit http://www.wakeyogameup.org

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January Program Information

Friday, January 30, 2009  The Black Hour  

The Black Hour Internet Radio Show (Live on 9th Floor Radio)

January 2009 Program Information

On January 16, THE BLACK HOUR Radio Show aired live on 9th Floor Radio. The show primarily centered around the recent murder of 22-year old Oscar Grant III by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle.

To listen to the show, visit THE BLACK HOUR

To learn more about our guests, artists whose music was featured, check out the links below.

GUESTS
Jumoke Hinton Hodge, Oakland Unified School District


MUSIC PLAYLIST


HOST


LINKS

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TBH Events: Blue Moon Thursday at Holla Back

Thursday, January 29, 2009  The Black Hour  

The Black Hour host Brother Reggie hosts Holla Back Jan. 29

Brother Reggie, host of The Black Hour, will host Blue Moon Thursday at Holla Back Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. The event will feature poetry, Hip Hop and more.

Holla Back is every Thursday at the Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd in Oakland. For more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/hollabackesa

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TBH Photos: Jimmie Reign's Video and Record Release Party

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  The Black Hour  

Photos from Jimmie Reign's Record Release Party

R&B Soulstress and the "First Lady of the Bay" Jimmie Reign held her video and album release party Jan. 27 at the Air Lounge in Oakland. The event was hosted by DC from BayUp TV and Prentice Powell from HotWater Cornbread.

Check out exclusive photos by THE BLACK HOUR above.
For more info on Jimmie Reign, check her out at http://www.myspace.com/jimmiereign

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