Author Archives: Aimee Allison
Amazing Woman’s Day
August 24, 2010 – 5:31 pm
Join me at the Bay Area's Amazing Woman's Day Oct 8-9, 2010. I'm proud to lead a workshop and to join others who practice the feminine principles of success and creativity to become our most authentic, powerful selves. Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
Pride at 40: LGBT issues go mainstream
June 27, 2010 – 11:40 am
While attending events at local gay-friendly spots, you might hear the question, "are you family?" Being family is code for being gay or lesbian, but on the eve of Pride weekend, we at OaklandSeen extend the meaning to include a connection to the LGBT community, which is as diverse and vibrant as any in our city. If you are straight, the answer might be, "I'm not family, but I'm a friend of the family." And what does it mean to be a friend to the community? Well, this week, OaklandSeen begins by celebrating some of the organizations, families and people
Aimee Allison – Oprah’s next TV Star on OWN
June 27, 2010 – 11:36 am
Take a moment to vote for my video audition to have a show on Oprah's new network on OWN. http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=2653&promo_id=1
This Memorial Day: honor all those who sacrifice, suffer at home and abroad
June 1, 2010 – 5:57 pm
This morning, I dig out my dog tags from under a pile of photos and begin the morning with sorrow, mind full of snapshots and sound. There are many victims of war at home and abroad. OaklandSeen will mark this Memorial Day week with pieces that find meaning in the losses that touch us all.
Oakland Mayor’s City Summit on Women 2010
May 2, 2010 – 3:12 pm
I will speak on the panel on the impact of the prison system on women and their children on Monday May 10th at the Marriott City Center in downtown Oakland. Please join me.
A Thousand Sisters – story of healing, women’s leadership in Congo
April 26, 2010 – 12:09 pm
I met Lisa Shannon today - we discussed her new book A Thousand Sisters - A Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to be a Woman. The Congo. The stories of the violence, trauma and death are horrifying. But there's so much we can do as Americans about the situation.
Aimee Allison, Political Commentator
April 1, 2010 – 8:00 am
The Women's Media Center just announced their ten picks for the The Women's Media Center just announced their ten picks for the Progressive Women's Voices. I'm thrilled to be one of them and looking forward to meeting colleagues from around the country. Here's today's announcement: Women’s Media Center Announces First Class of 2010 Progressive Women’s Voices MEDIA AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM DRAWS RECORD APPLICANTS March 31, 2010 (New York) – Women’s Media Center is thrilled to announce the first class of its 2010 Progressive Women’s Voices (PWV) media and leadership training program. Now in its third year, PWV continues to
OaklandSeen is live!
March 29, 2010 – 9:29 am
Come and visit OaklandSeen's website - featuring community news and views, events, etc. We had a hot launch party last week, and have lots of people interested in contributing to this effort. Wee! Our goal is to have a real impact on politics and life here in Oakland and if you are local and want to get involved, let us know.
Al Young – Poet Laureate
March 22, 2010 – 3:16 pm
He's been on my show, shared his brilliance and talents. And I have a photo with him from a KPFA event. Not bragging or anything.
Haiti News being made at Conference
March 21, 2010 – 6:17 am
I joined the Media One team engaged in recording, and documenting the Sustainable Haiti track of the Social Venture Capital conference in Miami, Fl this week. My job - to interview the myriad of entreprenuers, NGO, community orgaizations, Haitian-Americans, American investors and government people about their best hopes and vision for collaborating to rebuild Haiti. We'll deliver a series of videos that present best ideas, organizations, thinkers over the new few weeks. But right now you can see images, video and blogs from some highlights at HaitiOnward - the hub that will keep social venture types and organizations connected
