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Warriors for Peace Film Premier!

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Many thanks to all of those who came out to our Warriors for Peace Film Premier on June 20, 2012!
It was a fun filled evening with family, friends, community members and four great mini documentaries and one surprise tribute video for the Warriors created by our very own Executive Director, Sherilyn Tran.
Each video was unique but still shared the common theme of violence in our communities. Everything from gang violence, dating violence, misconceptions and the beauty of Oakland were covered by the Warrior’s videos.
In the end, the Warriors participated in a Q&A session with the audience and…

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Warriors for Peace Film Premier Photo Gallery

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Without further delay, please enjoy the photos from our Warriors for Peace Film Premier!
June 20, 2012
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Second Annual Spot Summer Olympics 2012 Photo Gallery

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June 9, 2012
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Success at the Spot Summer Olympics 2012

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This summer we were able to host our second annual Spot Summer Olympics at Lincoln Recreation Center and a wonderful time was had by all. It was amazing to see all the hard work and planning from the OYEAs, Spot staff and volunteers come together and culminate in a fun and safe community event for all to enjoy!
Our games this year included, Four-Square, Ninja, Dodge-ball, Water Balloon Toss and tournament edition Rock Paper Scissors.
Each team of 6-8 people were given the opportunity to create posters with their official team name and design. At the end of the day, after all the points…

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Let’s get it started: Career Prep Workshop Series is on!

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Are you looking for a job but don’t know where to start?
Does your resume need a review?
Are you intimidated by interviews?
If so, we got your back and front!
Come check out our new Career Prep Workshop Series!
Learn how to search and seize the job and career opportunities you’ve been been waiting for. We can show you how to strengthen your resume, do efficient job searches and how to impress at an interview. The best part is that it’s all for FREE!
We will be meeting at the Spot every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00.
Meeting dates are: July 18, July 25, August…

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The Spot Light: Tracy Huynh

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Every week, we will feature a different youth member of the Spot to give a little background about who they are by using Professor Shawn Ginwright’s I Am From poem format.

I am from my Zelda Ocarina of Time
I am from my Lisa Frank binder
I am from my What’s Her Face doll
I am from Bun Rieu
I am from sweet tofu with brown sugar
I am from dragon fruit
I am from
I am from “Smile more”
I am from “You’re a girl”
I am from my grandpa
I am from my Hilary Duff
I am from

What keeps me coming back to the…

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