Author Archives: pb_max

March 4th Community Forum Report Back by Marcelo Garzo On March 4, 2012, over 130 Oakland residents came together at the Bethany Baptist Church to imagine and organize a better North Oakland community. This event was held and facilitated by … Continue reading →

  MARCH 4th North Oakland Flatlands Community Brunch and Forum What do you want to see in the North Oakland Flatlands? Join Phat Beets Produce for a Free Community Brunch and Forum to meet your neighbors and to share your … Continue reading →

Phat Beets Produce 2012 Wishlist Phat Beets Produce runs on a very small budget, this is our wishlist for 2012.  Please hit up max@phatbeetsproduce.org if you have something to donate (tax deductible): Laser Printer Macbook laptop or 2006+ Mac Desktop … Continue reading →

By Jay Holecek, Therapeutic Chef/educator It starts with that scratchy throat, then dread: “Uh-oh, I’m getting sick.” I used to consider it a good thing, it meant a few days away from the rigors of school. But now I don’t … Continue reading →

Am I a Poverty Pimp? by Max Cadji Am I a “Poverty Pimp?” I heard Davey D, a local media activist and political hip hop host, use the term, and I was really taken aback by it. The phrase really … Continue reading →