The Urban Agenda

People, Policy and Strategies in Action

The newsletter of Urban Strategies Council, Oakland, CA

Fall 2025

John Jones, III, Our Director of Programs

Meet John Jones, III, our Director of Programs. A third generation East Oakland resident, and a father of three...

“The African American Caregiver’s Forum and Health Fair”

The energy was high and the atmosphere filled with love and empowerment at “The African American Caregiver’s Forum...

Mental Health Mondays

Mental Health Mondays (MHMs) is the centerpiece of our Community-HOPE Program.

Creating Space for Connection – One Zoom Session at a Time: Jalisa McCullough

Since the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jalisa McCullough, a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,...

BASIC is Making College Possible for Students After Incarceration

For too long, a criminal record has been a wall between individuals and the transformative power of an education.

Faith, Family and Forward Thinking: Celebrating 15 Years with Marie Miller

Fifteen years ago, Marie Miller started working for Urban Strategies as the assistant to our former CEO, Junious Williams.

A True Mental Health Evangelist: GiGi Crowder, CEO of NAMI - Contra Costa

GiGi Crowder is one of our most requested speakers for Mental Health Mondays.

Urban Strategies Honors the Life and Legacy of long-time board member, William “Bill” Patterson

Urban Strategies Council joins the entire East Bay community in mourning the passing of William “Bill” Patterson; a dedicated public servant, civic leader and a valued member of Urban Strategies Council’s Board of Directors.

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