Why I Didn’t Testify Against the Man Who Abused Me Before My Coma

Originally published on the Huffington Post on April 6, 2016 By Amy Oestreicher. My mother always used to say our secrets made us sick. If I told a little white lie about what the latest cafeteria meal tasted like, she’d tell me that my body was really the one who’d…

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Martinez Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Interstate Travel To Engage In Sexual Acts With A Minor

Originally published on Justice.gov on April 6, 2016. 94 Minor Victims Identified Through Federal Investigation OAKLAND, CA. – Blake Robert Johnston was sentenced to 30 years in prison late yesterday, and ordered to serve a lifetime on supervised release, for traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in…

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Golden glory but not glorified as we speak the truth

My picture is still the same, story…fighting for revolutionary change within. It’s not about who we are now or were then. It’s about the journey that took us there from beginning and realizing there is no end. Meaning we are the pioneers breaking off that last crust of bread to…

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Vacaville commissioner advocates for preventing child abuse

Originally published in The Vacaville Reporter on March 30, 2016 By Kimberly Fu. Kimberly K. Fu — The Reporter Vacaville Community Services Commissioner Christina Baird talks about the Darkness to Light training program, which helps to highlight the prevention of child sexual abuse. She’s a mom, an advocate, a businesswoman…

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