The Black Hour

BART buffs Gary King, Jr. memorial mural

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 The Black Hour

Gary King, Jr. was gunned down by Oakland Police Sept. 20, 2007. And on Sept. 24, 2009, nearly two years to the day BART has buffed over a community mural erected in King's memory.

The mural, by artist Paul Barron, was painted at then end of 2007. Months earlier, the unarmed King was beaten, tazered and shot in the back by Sgt. Patrick Gonzales.

Endlesscaravan.com has posted a flyer demanding BART pay for the mural to be restored.

--News brief from photographer and artist Mercedes Martin.

This Week in the Bay: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

Sunday, September 27, 2009 Rasheed Shabazz

Here's a rundown of events happening in the East Bay this week.

Mama at Twillight: Death by Love

Saturday, September 26, 2009 Rasheed Shabazz

Back by popular demand, Mama at Twillight: Death by Love" is back on stage at the Sister Thea Bowman Theatre in West Oakland.

The play touches on universal issues of love, family and gendered roles. It also looks specifically at the challenges of a black family facing the tragedy of HIV/AIDS infection.

This production is not recommended for small children. Teenagers and family groups are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $10.00 for seniors, students and( per person) for groups of 5 or more, $15 general admission, $20.00 table side seating with amenities (group rates available). Call the box office at (510) 208-1912 or via email: wordslanger@gmail.com

The Sister Thea Bowman Theatre is located at 920 Peralta Street in Oakland. Check out the Lower Bottom Playaz doing Theatre in the Yard at the Prescott Joseph Center, Fridays & Saturday, 8 PM, Sundays, 2PM. Mama at Twillight runs through Oct. 11.