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OUSD TEACHERS STRIKE

by YAC Member
March 18, 2019May 28, 2019

Posted by Eujean Do On February 21 to March 3, Oakland teachers went on strike for better wages, smaller class sizes, and more funding for specialized education. Teachers have asked for a 12 percent increase over 3 years, smaller class… Read More »

THE FIGHT FOR STUDENT VISIBILITY AND EQUITY

by YAC Member
March 14, 2019March 22, 2021

Posted by Vivian Wu and Kathy Liang Seven days of strike backed up by a 2,206 to 105 vote from the teacher union. 97% of OUSD students not in school. Over $7 million lost from OUSD. Yet still, the final… Read More »

NIA WILSON

by YAC Member
September 20, 2018February 10, 2019

Posted by Vivian Wu Nia Wilson. Nia Wilson. Nia Wilson. We must to speak her name. Loudly and proudly. A beautiful young black woman was murdered on the night of July 22, 2018. She had dreams to reach and goals… Read More »

YAC ATTENDS IWAY’S SUMMER INTERNS SHOWCASE

by YAC Member
August 18, 2018August 20, 2018

Posted By Emily Liang and Vivian Wu On Thursday August 9, the summer interns, Megan and Kelly, of Public Health Institute’s IWAY showcased their experience and newfound knowledge from their internship. Their main focus throughout the summer was outreaching to… Read More »

YAC PARTICIPATES IN YOUTH TOGETHER’S LISTENING CAMPAIGN

by YAC Member
May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Posted by Amber Chang and Kathy Liang The members of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) were invited to participate in Youth Together’s listening circle held at Eastside Arts Alliance as part of their Listening Campaign. Youth Together is a group… Read More »

UPCOMING ANNUAL YAC TALENT SHOW!!

by YAC Member
May 6, 2018

Come join us for an evening of talent and refreshments. This is API Legal Outreach’s Youth Advisory Council’s annual talent show to recognize talent in the Asian Pacific Islander – Bay Area community and raise awareness towards domestic violence and… Read More »

BROTHERS ON THE RISE WITH YAC

by YAC Member
December 30, 2017March 26, 2018

Posted by Kathy Liang Building connections with organizations that also strive to create change and advocate for issues within communities is an essential part of YAC. Brothers on the Rise (BOTR) is an organization located in Fruitvale, Oakland that aims… Read More »

OAKLAND POLICE AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS

by apiyac
July 21, 2016December 19, 2017

Posted by Gabbie Cailipan Celeste Guap was 17 when she was being chased in Oakland and spotted an Oakland police car and approached for help. She met officer Brendan O’ Brien and she said they began to flirt. After seeing… Read More »