By Richard Iyall, Cowlitz Why was this country formed, this country called the United States of America? Did not the founders seek their freedom and independence from a king who ruled its people with [...] Continue Reading
Arts & Culture
Fresno Center for Nonviolence Way of Peace Awards
The Way of Peace Awards images by Richard D. Iyall, Cowlitz and Mike Rhodes. The Child's Award went to Danay Ferguson, presented by Nancy Hatcher, for Ferguson's record-breaking book donation drive. [...] Continue Reading
City Council Award to Floyd D. Harris’ Freedom School
On June 23, 2016, Rev. Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr. received an award from the Fresno City Council for his Freedom School summer program that began last year. Councilmen Oliver Baines III gave Harris the [...] Continue Reading
Democracy Now! in Fresno
By Hannah Brandt On April 29, Fresno welcomed Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan thanks to an event put on by local KPFA Pacifica Radio affiliate, KFCF 88.1. Amy Goodman is host and executive producer of [...] Continue Reading
Islamophobia is Racism
By Hannah Brandt “Most terrorist attacks are not carried out by Muslims or any people from the Middle East, S. Asia or Africa. In fact, Muslims and people from this part of the world are often the [...] Continue Reading
Songs of Struggle & Hope
By Mike Rhodes Agustín Lira and Patricia Wells are world class musicians living in Fresno who are starting to get some of the recognition they deserve. Their new CD, being released this month through [...] Continue Reading
BOYCOTT DRISCOLL’S | Farmworker Appreciation Day at Fresno State
By Hannah Brandt “Do you have brothers or sisters or someone close to you who is eight-years-old? I’m sure none of us would like a child this age to be lifting fruit for ten hours a day. In San [...] Continue Reading
Community Alliance The Next Generation Fundraiser Event
On April 16, 2016, Community Alliance newspaper held a happy hour fundraiser at the Unitarian Universalist church in Fresno. Around 100 people attended. Former editor Mike Rhodes read from and [...] Continue Reading
From the Editor – May 2016
By Hannah Brandt Thanks to you, we live to fight another day! On April 16, 2016, the newspaper held Community Alliance: The Next Generation, a fundraiser to keep the newspaper going. About 100 people [...] Continue Reading
Could Happen Here
By Leonard Adame The American Character What is that, exactly? To me, it is propaganda, a tale told by several idiots, all of it signifying nothing but the acquisition of power and wealth. Not nearly [...] Continue Reading
Two Lawyers Walk into a Bar. And Get Kicked Out for Being Black.
By Abre’ Conner and Novella Coleman (Editor’s Note: This article was originally published at ACLUNC. org. It is reprinted with permission from ACLU Northern California) ACLU lawyers are used to [...] Continue Reading
Islamophobia | The Current Face of Racism in America
By Dan Yaseen Islamophobia translates into fear of Islam. Some people may object to calling Islamophobia racism because Islam is a religion, not a race. Yes, Islam is a religion, but Islamophobia is [...] Continue Reading