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President Obama lauds Chauncey Bailey on World Press Freedom Day

maryfricker — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:29:24 +0000

"World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to remind us of the critical importance of this core freedom. In this year, like in other years, nearly three out of four of the journalists killed were local news-gatherers who were murdered in their own nations. Chauncey Bailey was one such local journalist." --President Barack Obama

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Newhouse: An American tragedy in Oakland

maryfricker — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:30:18 +0000

"A Day Late In Oakland," an award-winning documentary about Chauncey Bailey's murder by film maker Zachary Stauffer, will be shown at the Oakland International Film Festival today and Tuesday.

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The Courageous Message

maryfricker — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:19:45 +0000

Chauncey Bailey's brother, Mark M. Cooley, marks the second anniversary of his brother's death with a poem.

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Questions linger a year after Bailey slaying

maryfricker — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:01:00 +0000

Questions still linger surrounding the brazen murder of veteran journalist Chauncey Bailey as he walked down an Oakland street one year ago.

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Chauncey Bailey: life and work

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:36:12 +0000

Slain journalist Chauncey Bailey was a controversial figure in his hometown of Oakland, Ca., challenging people on his television show and in both the mainstream and ethnic press. This series of videos explores Bailey's life through archival footage and recent interviews with his friends and colleagues.

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Journalist’s sister sickened by video

maryfricker — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:29:19 +0000

The sister of slain journalist Chauncey Bailey said she was sickened by a video that captures Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV and two bakery associates joking about her brother's killing.

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Silenced journalist captures coveted reporting prize

maryfricker — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:11:10 +0000

Slain journalist receives a posthumous honor. By G.W. Schulz, Chauncey Bailey Project

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Chauncey Bailey wins Polk Award

maryfricker — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:04:00 +0000

Award honors Oakland Post editor Chauncey Bailey who was slain while investigating Your Black Muslim Bakery. By Josh Richman, Chauncey Bailey Project

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A journalist’s last day

admin — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:59:04 +0000

Chauncey Bailey woke up at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 2, 2007 with no premonition that it would be his last day. Walk along in a retracing of his steps until 7:25 a.m., when he was shot at Alice and 14th streets.

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Slain editor’s family faces Thanksgiving without him

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:27:04 +0000

Just three weeks after his murder, Chauncey Baily's family talks about their memories. By Bob Butler, Chauncey Bailey Project

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