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March-April 2009

March-April 2009

 

March-April 2009 FEATURES


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Oakland Magazine »  March-April 2009 »  From the Editor

From the Editor

Justice Economics

by Judith M. Gallman

     If the green collar economy has a human face, it belongs to Oakland’s own Van Jones, whose face just happens to be on the cover of this issue of Oakland Magazine.
    The director of Green For All and co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Jones is battling—on behalf of the environment and the impoverished—to bring green collar jobs to the economic forefront for everyone. There probably is no better spokesman than Jones—a handsome (hot even: one of Salon.com’s “Sexiest Men Living”), Yale-educated law school graduate with a lifelong interest in politics and social justice who brings evangelistic zeal to his quest to ensure equality where the environment and green economy are concerned.
    Also the author of a best-selling book, Jones hobnobs with people in high places (Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi and Tavis Smiley) yet manages plenty of face time with the kids in the neighborhoods and the working class. He’s a master at massaging his message, and the method works well in bridging long-existing gaps—a skill not unlike that of a certain new president who has the country hopeful again. Oaklanders can be proud of Jones’ rising trajectory, so turn the page to read all about him.
    Then spend some time perusing the rest of the issue: visit Chinatown, view Inaugural Ball coverage, meet The Harpist From the Hood, dig into Mua (the Soizic spinoff in Uptown) and get advice on taking care of aging loved ones. That’s Oaktown, through and through—a city with many faces on many levels.
 

judy@oaklandmagazine.com

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