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Sharon Kidd Honored by National Law Enforcement Group for Justice, Equity Work
Kidd is a commissioner of the Personnel Board for the City of Berkeley and vice chairperson of the BART Citizen Review Board. Kidd is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and has also served for more than five years as vice chair of Berkeley’s Police Review Commission and on the Board of the West Contra Costa chapter of Girl’s Inc. in Richmond for seven years.
By Carla Thomas
On Tuesday, August 12, Sharon Kidd was presented the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) national 2025 Outstanding Associate Member of the Year Award in Hollywood, Florida.
NOBLE, consists of community leaders united to promote justice, equity, and excellence in the administration of justice.
Kidd was recognized for her commitment and work in NOBLE and the community affiliations. Kidd was chosen for her fortitude and dedication to NOBLE’s mission statement and the legacy of Detective Rafaela A. Valdez.
Kidd is a commissioner of the Personnel Board for the City of Berkeley and vice chairperson of the BART Citizen Review Board. Kidd is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and has also served for more than five years as vice chair of Berkeley’s Police Review Commission and on the Board of the West Contra Costa chapter of Girl’s Inc. in Richmond for seven years.
Kidd thanked her family members for their continued support, her Oakland Police Department (OPD) mentor-brother, retired Lieutenant James Meeks and retired Detective Mike Gantt.
“They were very inspirational, and my reason for continuing to work in law enforcement,” said Kidd, the chief development officer of Ripple Effect 22 in San Francisco where she supports funding efforts and compliance standards.
Kidd also thanked her Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) family, Lifelong Medical Care family, and childhood friends who often give her encouraging words. “My supporters have always encouraged me to never give up fighting for our communities,” said Kidd. “With so much support, I spend a lot of time fighting for the rights of seniors, youth, and anyone who needs help.”
Kidd has received numerous local and national awards recognizing her work in support of underserved populations, justice system reform, and community development. Whether working with law enforcement, parolees, young adults, or seniors, Kidd always brings the same level of commitment, compassion, and excellence. “This is one of my biggest national awards and I couldn’t be more excited.”
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IN MEMORIAM: William ‘Bill’ Patterson, 94
Bill devoted his life to public service and education. In 1971, he became the founding director for the Peralta Community College Foundation, he also became an administrator for Oakland Parks and Recreation overseeing 23 recreation centers, the Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland, Lake Merritt, and the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.
William “Bill” Patterson, 94, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at his home in Oakland, CA. He was born on May 19, 1931, to Marie Childress Patterson and William Benjamin Patterson in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Dunbar High School and traveled to Oakland, California, in 1948. William Patterson graduated from San Francisco State University, earning both graduate and undergraduate degrees. He married Euradell “Dell” Patterson in 1961. Bill lovingly took care of his wife, Dell, until she died in 2020.
Bill devoted his life to public service and education. In 1971, he became the founding director for the Peralta Community College Foundation, he also became an administrator for Oakland Parks and Recreation overseeing 23 recreation centers, the Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland, Lake Merritt, and the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.
He served on the boards of Oakland’s Urban Strategies Council, the Oakland Public Ethics Commission, and the Oakland Workforce Development Board.
He was a three-term president of the Oakland branch of the NAACP.
Bill was initiated in the Gamma Alpha chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
In 1997 Bill was appointed to the East Bay Utility District Board of Directors. William Patterson was the first African American Board President and served the board for 27 years.
Bill’s impact reached far beyond his various important and impactful positions.
Bill mentored politicians, athletes and young people. Among those he mentored and advised are legends Joe Morgan, Bill Russell, Frank Robinson, Curt Flood, and Lionel Wilson to name a few.
He is survived by his son, William David Patterson, and one sister, Sarah Ann Strickland, and a host of other family members and friends.
A celebration of life service will take place at Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center (Calvin Simmons Theater) on November 21, 2025, at 10 AM.
His services are being livestreamed at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1250167107131991/
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Euradell and William Patterson scholarship fund TBA.
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