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
Oakland says goodbye to “Sweet Jimmie” Ward – and the End of an Era
February 11, 2010 – 4:55 pm
[Aimee Allison | OaklandSeen] For much of the time Sweet Jimmies was the heart of Oakland nightlife in the 90's, I would catch glimpses of nighttime boisterous dancing and singing at the spot through the grainy lens of Soul Beat TV. Now Soul Beat and Sweet Jimmies nightclub are a decade gone, and I find myself longing for that Oakland spirit. "Sweet Jimmie" Ward died Friday night at the age of 74 - a former longshorman who was one of hundreds of thousands who came from the South to work at the shipyards or on the Army base during
Haiti earthquake update – my friends safe and sound
January 14, 2010 – 1:32 pm
Early yesterday, I found out friends Walter Riley and Barbara Rhine were in Port-au-Prince when the earthquake hit, I wrote for my local media project www.oaklandseen.com and www.facebook.com/oaklandseen about it to spread the word. SF Gate blogger Zennie62 picked it up, then KICU and so on. In the evening, we recieved word that Walter and Barbara had been found, and are in fact doing what they can to help. Here's the story that KTVU did on the issue yesterday. http://www.ktvu.com/news/22231394/detail.html
Voiceover sample
June 12, 2008 – 1:52 pm
Aimee Allison's voiceover scripted and recorded for Homeowner Rescue Alliance's promotional video.
Craigslist Nonprofit Bootcamp Keynote
June 11, 2008 – 6:28 pm
Aimee Allison, Craigslist Foundation Bootcamp Keynote Speech 2007 where she muses about "retooling" for the long haul and the importance of people who work for change. Download this episode (right click and save)
Election Night Special Tonight – KPFA FM
June 3, 2008 – 4:06 pm
I'll be co-hosting a four-hour special with election returns and analysis from key bay area local and state races, and the latest about the Democratic Presidential primary. Will Clinton concede? Superdelegates are falling for Obama by the hour here. In Oakland and the Bay Area, there are several races that pit progressive candidates against each other, like in Assembly District 14 and State Senate District 9. Think it might not matter? Well, these folks will be crafting the next budget with the looming deficit. More taxes, more potholes, closed schools? What will it be? We have field reporters throughout the
Winter Soldier Coverage Wins Project Censored Award
May 27, 2008 – 12:32 pm
I'm so honored to receive a Project Censored Award along with Aaron Glantz for our coverage of Winter Soldier 2008. We'll be in the annual publication and may have some local speaking events in the Fall. Here's part of the letter they sent: Your hosting of the live broadcast “Winter Soldier 2008: Eyewitness Accounts of the Occupations” on War Comes Home, by KPFA, March 14-16, 2008, has been selected as a finalist for the Project Censored "Most Censored" News Stories of 2007-08 Awards. Hundreds of news stories were nominated this year and your story has been ranked in the top
David Swanson’s New Article: Wars Begin in High School Cafeterias
April 18, 2008 – 10:55 pm
This article reflects my full belief that continued work in the schools directly with youth makes the most difference. Military recruiting should not occur in schools; young people need protection and options and space to develop their future. Wars Begin in High School Cafeterias http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/58847 David Swanson April 17, 2008 Citizens in a number of school districts around the country have dramatically reduced military recruitment through simple procedures that anyone can do. No marching or civil disobedience is required. You might, however, have to chat with a principal at a football game or write a couple of letters. Why aren't more
Groundbreaking National Lawsuit For Veterans’ Care
April 16, 2008 – 9:23 pm
I'll be reporting on the suit to be heard in a San Francisco courtroom for Pacifica Radio and KPFA. I've included the press release below from one of the co-counsels along with Disability Rights Advocates and others. The broadcast, carried by most other Pacifica Radio stations, will air Tuesday, April 22nd from 10am to 1pm Pacific time. The plan is to bring veterans, families who will be testifying, legal experts to comment on the case and therapists who work with soldiers with post traumatic stress disorder. This is a very important case - and one that will determine whether soldiers
