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Overcomers With Hope Offers Youth Digital Arts Training

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10 years ago

March 10, 2014

Overcomers With Hope (OWH) Television Broadcast Digital Arts Media Training Program based in Oakland is set to re-launch its services to underserved youth.

The state-of-the-art facility is housed in the Liberty Hall – Marcus Garvey Building in West Oakland.

“Our creative media and training program provides students with an introduction to television production at the broadcast level,” said OWH President Bishop J.E. Watkins.

According to Watkins, OWH has assisted over 100 youth in the past three years, with life and production skills through a series of courses with instructors from local networks.

The program will offer four-week sessions, comprised of two-hour classes that meet twice a week. Watkins plans to extend the class schedule to five days a week as the program expands.

With some new equipment upgrades and a partial remodel, Watkins is excited about the future.

“This will help us train more than 25 youth within the next 18 months ages 16-24,” he said, adding that this is an affordable training program, compared to private programs that cost as much as $90,000.

The 2,500-square-foot studio has a seating capacity of 80 and includes a 40-foot green screen for animation and special affects.

“We can host community functions in addition to creating and producing content,” he said.

OWH has even contributed local footage for an Oprah Winfrey Show seg ment on human trafficking. As of September 2013, OWH is no longer a tenant but owner of its building. In partnership with Healthy Communities and the Black Nurses Association, OWH shares space at 1485 8th St.

“We can stop the violence through public access TV and provide youth with skills in an ever growing industry, ”said Watkins. “Video is power, media is power, and we seek to uplift youth so that they are self sufficient and employable. In this way they can create jobs and opportunities.”

Watkins credits Chief Engineer Bill Gillice of Largent Video for on-going contributions along with staff from Grass Valley and Editware.

“Their donations and training have enabled us to build our capacity to serve,” he said.

Generous donations over the years from supporters and CBS-KPIX have garnered the studio a 4000 Grass Valley switcher, Calypso switcher, green screen and animation technologies.

“Our classes will instruct students on vector scopes, waveform monitors and all equipment,” he added.

For more information or to inquire about contributions visit: www.owhstudios.tv

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.