Oakland mayor’s chief of staff fired over private notes referring to Black people as ‘tokens’
Leigh Hanson came under fire this week after a note in which she referred to Black people as “tokens” became public.
Oakland City Staffer Under Fire For Allegedly Referring To Black People As ‘Tokens’
An Oakland city staffer got backlash for reportedly calling Black people "tokens" in a handwritten note, but says there's more to story.
Oakland mayor fires chief of staff amid backlash over note referring to Black people as ‘tokens’
Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins fired Leigh Hanson, his chief of staff, on Sunday over a note she wrote last year that ...
Oakland mayor should be Barbara Lee’s race to lose. So why is it tight?
OAKLAND, California — Barbara Lee’s homecoming run for Oakland mayor had all the markings of a blowout: Political power players swiftly united behind Lee, a progressive icon in her staunchly blue town ...