Community
May 16 Declared Armand Carr Day in Oakland
NBA legend Adonal Foyle presented Carr with an honorary basketball and thanked him for his dedication to the youth and community. “Armand is an all-around great guy who is very committed,” said Foyle. He was happy to be able to gather since the pandemic, and have a brief break from fundraising to support his home island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines both damaged by a recent volcano eruption. “There’s a lot to be done back home, but I had to come and support a great friend.”
All Tied Up founder and radio personality Armand Carr’sdidn’t know that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf had declared May 16, his birthday, Armand Carr Day.
Carr thought he was attending an All Tied Up Event and basketball tournament on the campus of AIMS College Prep High School in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood. The festivities on Sunday included a five-on-five basketball competition, pool table, red carpet, and complimentary gourmet taco stand.
When Carr arrived, driven by his life partner, Eileen Gazaway, he had no idea his children, friends, fans, and celebrities were in attendance. Through hugs and laughter, Carr took in the moment as HipHopTV photographers and network videographers snapped shots and recorded the scene. The couple’s colleagues congratulated Gazaway, founder of Service N Motion, for coordinating the surprise.
A representative of Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley’s office presented a commendation to Carr. But when the representative of Schaaf’s office declared May 16 Armand CarrDay the honoree was floored. Through tears, Carr, almost speechless, thanked everyone and vowed to continue his work in the community. “I want to leave a legacy and I will have my children continue my tradition of trying to make a difference in the community,” said Carr.
NBA legend Adonal Foyle presented Carr with an honorary basketball and thanked him for his dedication to the youth and community. “Armand is an all-around great guy who is very committed,” said Foyle. He was happy to be able to gather since the pandemic, and have a brief break from fundraising tosupport his home island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines both damaged by a recent volcano eruption. “There’s a lot to be done back home, but I had to come and support a great friend.”
“All Tied Up is five years old and Armand has been a consistent force for our youth – we are partnering with AIMS to host this annually,” said Gazaway. Shawn Granberry, CEO of HipHopTV, played basketball with the kids. “This is real town business, honoring those who are for and about community,” said Granberry.
Oaklander Lynette Jones attended with her son Luke, a new graduate of Bay Tech (Bay Area Technical High School). “It’s great to see what Mr. Carr has done in the community and it was nice to meet Adonal Foyle,” he said. “When I graduate from Cal State East Bay in Psychology, I want to give back to the community, too.”
“Living through a pandemic, it is really nice to come out, enjoy a community event and honor Armand,” said Jones. “My son is having a great time today. All of our young people need an organization like All Tied Up to let children know that they can reach their goals.”
For more information on how to support Armand Carr’s mission of uplifting youth, visit AllTiedUp.org
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
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Alameda County
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.
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.
City Government
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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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.
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