Author Archives: pb_max

Check out AshEL Eldridge aka Seasunz — of SOS Juice and advisory board member of Phat Beets Produce — in the new video “Food Fight,” produced by Earth Amplified, featuring Stic.man of Dead Prez. Phat Beets volunteer Manuel Ramirez also makes … Continue reading →

Phat Beets counter-video to NOBE Original NOBE Video Below   Want to read more about this? See our thoughts on NOBE covered in Oakland Local here Thanks to all that signed our petition.  We took it down as Ms. Edwards complied … Continue reading →

The Crossroads Cafe Cooperative is helping to make food justice a reality for North Oakland. Along with serving delicious, community-based, and just food, the worker-owned cooperative ensures that its members—all of whom live in the neighborhood—will share in the cafe’s governance and economic … Continue reading →

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 →