Video Discussion on Crime, Violence and Racial Profiling
Crime, Violence and Racial Profiling
Representatives from both East Palo Alto and Palo Alto share their perspectives on these three issues. Get additional details about their discussion.
East Palo Altan appears in the Obama Song in Paris, France.
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The largest Bridges for Obama shoot in the world was staged in Paris....but somehow this scene was omitted from the video production which features Oakland resident and singer Brenda Vaughn. Ricki Stevenson of Black Paris Tours appears above in the red hat! Stevenson grew up in East Palo Alto. See the video here.
Video Discussion on Racial Profiling
The Future of Racial Profiling
Four prominent local residents discuss steps to end racial profiling on the current edition of Talking with Henrietta. Get more details here
Resolution to End
Racial Profiling Passes
All lights were green on the voting board in the Palo Alto City Council chamber when the vote
was taken on the resolution to end racial profiling. Get more details here.
Marching to End Racial Profiling
Hundreds of local residents marched
along University Avenue in both East
Palo Alto and Palo Alto to call for a
change. Read the story here.
Two Community Tributes
Benjamin Ahmad, a well respected East Palo Alto resident died on November 2, 2008 in an auto accident. Many in the community are paying their respects. Here is one tribute that was written by Wanda Sabir. To get the details about the community activities being held for him, scroll down to the Announcements and Events listings below.
November 5 became a time for Muisi-kongo Malonga to share her "Reflections on a Magical Time." It was a day for her to pay tribute to two people who have a special meaning in her life. Here you can find out who they are and the difference they have made for her.
Local Election Winners
East Palo Alto City Council Ravenswood City School Bd.
# Carlos Romero #Sharifa Wilson
1,280 votes 15.5% 1,926 votes 27.2%
# A. Peter Evans #Saree Mading
1,273 votes 15.4% 1,244 votes 17.6%
# Laura Martinez #Charlie Mae Knight
1,212 votes 14.7% 981 votes 13.8%
For continuous updates and news about other election results, go here. To see the unofficial voting figures by precinct for the County of San Mateo on election night, click here.
A TV Show on Election Concerns
Guests on this edition of Talking with Henrietta discuss some of the concerns that many voters throughout this country have about the upcoming November election. You can click here to find out more about this show and here to see a video excerpt from this show.
Latest Candidate Interviews
See what the East Palo Alto City Council Candidates said about themselves and the City of East Palo Alto during their most recent interview on Talking with Henrietta this past October 9. View an excerpt from the show here.
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Go here to view video excerpts from "Another Election to Make a Difference" to see what three candidates for the Ravenswood City School District Board said when they were interviewed.
Saree Mading Court Skinner
Sharifa Wilson
To see a video excerpt from the whole show, click on the picture shown under Local Community Videos in the column on the left or go here.
Get the latest community crime reports from the East Palo Alto Police Department
See more announcements and events below.
Make the Call
For more information about this award-winning video go here and scroll down the page.
