Terri Kay

Terri Kay

Derrick Gaines, killed by police at 15Derrick Gaines, killed by police at 15

Derrick Gaines, killed by police at 15

Workers World spoke with Dolores Piper, maternal great-aunt of Derrick Gaines, a Black youth who was killed by a South…

October 10, 2013
Parent describes cop killing of 16-year-oldParent describes cop killing of 16-year-old

Parent describes cop killing of 16-year-old

Stockton, Calif. -- James Earl Rivera was only 16 years old and unarmed when he was shot to death by…

October 3, 2013
Family demands justice in police killing of Ernest Duenez, Jr.Family demands justice in police killing of Ernest Duenez, Jr.

Family demands justice in police killing of Ernest Duenez, Jr.

This reporter is interviewing a few of the many families of victims of police killings in California as they are…

September 26, 2013
Community remembers Mario RomeroCommunity remembers Mario Romero

Community remembers Mario Romero

Vallejo, Calif. — About 75 family and community members came to the First Annual Community BBQ in Remembrance of Mario…

September 12, 2013
Bay Area Rapid Transit workers, community join in solidarityBay Area Rapid Transit workers, community join in solidarity

Bay Area Rapid Transit workers, community join in solidarity

Oakland, Calif., Aug. 4 — Gov. Jerry Brown intervened at the 11th hour and called for an investigation into the…

August 7, 2013
Berkeley, Calif., says: Save the People’s Post OfficeBerkeley, Calif., says: Save the People’s Post Office

Berkeley, Calif., says: Save the People’s Post Office

About 200 people rallied on July 27 “in direct defense of our post office” on the steps of the threatened…

August 1, 2013

Labor/community alliance in Oakland tells City Council: ‘We need jobs, not more cops’

A labor/community alliance is growing in Oakland, Calif., as city leaders pour more money into one of the most contentious…

July 2, 2013
Oakland, Calif., vigil for police victimOakland, Calif., vigil for police victim

Oakland, Calif., vigil for police victim

Oakland, Calif. — More than 150 people came out to honor the memory of young Alan Blueford on May 5,…

May 19, 2013

Livable wage assembly launches fight for $15 campaign starting with May Day action

Inspired by the struggles of low-wage workers in Chicago and New York, the Livable Wage Assembly in Oakland has launched…

April 26, 2013
Community BBQ highlights Alan Blueford caseCommunity BBQ highlights Alan Blueford case

Community BBQ highlights Alan Blueford case

East Oakland, Calif. — The Justice for Alan Blueford Coalition held a free barbecue in Oakland’s Arroyo Viejo Park on April…

April 16, 2013