Laney Teach-In connects Flint water crisis to Oakland’s ‘toxic neglect’ Local teachers and former Flint resident host discussions at Laney Forum on May 5 from 12:30 to 4:30 PM.

Laney student exhibition, ‘Oakland Ambiguity,’ now open Reception on May 6 at June Steingart Gallery in Laney’s Tower building at 4 PM; exhibit runs until May 20.

Alameda Chamber of Commerce CEO Forum On May 12 from 6:30 to 8 PM, Chancellor Jowel Laguerre hosts discussion on local businesses in COA’s F building.

Poet and educator John Oliver Simon to receive Lifetime Achievement Award Starstudded poetry reading in BCC 5th Floor Lounge on May 14 from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Congresswoman Terri Sewell and voting rights activists of 1965 host lecture Event to be held at 8501 International Blvd. in Oakland on May 14 at 7 PM, RSVP at 510–434–3988.