A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to interview Mistah FAB on the recent violence in Oakland, CA. Below is my intro and a link to the piece. Check it out. Mistah FAB On Bridging The Gap
Oakland-bred rapper Mistah FAB discusses his reaction to the city’s recent high-profile violence and his hopes for the future.
Since the high-profile killings of four Oakland police officers on March 21, 2009 by parolee Lovelle Mixon, the city and its residents have been hit with a barrage of conflicting emotions: countless memorials to the deceased officers, anti-cop crusades by angry residents and calls from lawmakers for increased law enforcement. Amid the clamor, the widening schism between police and Oakland’s youth has been brought to light.
I caught up with Oakland-bred rapper Mistah FAB to discuss his reactions to the recent violence and the plight of young people in Oakland. His personal history is emblematic of Oakland's legacy: Born and raised in Oakland, his family history includes both pimps and Black Panthers. With a brother just recently sentenced to 432 years in prison, Mistah FAB continues his work as a mainstay in Bay Area youth outreach efforts. Given his familiarity with both the ups and downs of The Town, I was curious to see how he felt about our current predicament.
Click HERE for the interview.
Oakland-bred rapper Mistah FAB discusses his reaction to the city’s recent high-profile violence and his hopes for the future.
Since the high-profile killings of four Oakland police officers on March 21, 2009 by parolee Lovelle Mixon, the city and its residents have been hit with a barrage of conflicting emotions: countless memorials to the deceased officers, anti-cop crusades by angry residents and calls from lawmakers for increased law enforcement. Amid the clamor, the widening schism between police and Oakland’s youth has been brought to light.
I caught up with Oakland-bred rapper Mistah FAB to discuss his reactions to the recent violence and the plight of young people in Oakland. His personal history is emblematic of Oakland's legacy: Born and raised in Oakland, his family history includes both pimps and Black Panthers. With a brother just recently sentenced to 432 years in prison, Mistah FAB continues his work as a mainstay in Bay Area youth outreach efforts. Given his familiarity with both the ups and downs of The Town, I was curious to see how he felt about our current predicament.
Click HERE for the interview.
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