Pan African designs adorn leatherworker Shaka Camera’s hand tooled bags at...
by Erma Murphy Shaka Camera of Oakland has been a leather worker for over 43 years, specializing in hand stitched and hand tooled leather bags. His designs are earthy with a sophisticated touch – his...
View ArticleKPFA’s Townhall on Racism: General manager asked to step down
by Karen Hutton Supporters of ending the suspension of Minister of Information JR Valrey made up the majority of the crowd at KPFA’s Townhall on Racism at Laney College April 11. JR’s show, the Block...
View ArticleReggae legend Rankin Scroo speaks on his life and his music
by The People’s Minister of Information JR The founder of Jawaiian Reggae and Urban Reggae, Rankin Scroo, is one of the elders of the Bay’s current Reggae scene. He has been around for decades and...
View ArticleKCSM’s ‘Announcer of the Year’ Greg Bridges in his own words
by The People’s Minister of Information JR Valrey Greg Bridges is one of the Black broadcasting giants on the airwaves of the Bay Area. He was recently named “Announcer of the Year” by KCSM, yet...
View ArticleKPFA radioman Wesley Burton killed in car accident
by The People’s Minister of Information JR In the early morning hours of April 18, veteran KPFA radio broadcaster Wesley Burton was killed in a car accident when a hit and run driver struck his car,...
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