Remembering Legendary Football Coach John Beam, As Oakland Reels From Two Campus Shootings
We hear from those who knew Coach Beam about his life and legacy and discuss what Oakland schools are doing to address safety concerns.
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Show Notes
Two campus shootings last week rocked Oakland. On Wednesday, a 15-year-old Skyline High School student was injured in a shooting by two minors on campus. On Thursday, beloved former football coach, John Beam, was shot at his job as athletic director for Laney College and died the next day. We’ll hear from those who knew Coach Beam about his life and legacy and we’ll discuss what Oakland schools are doing to address safety concerns.
Guests:
Esther Kaplan, deputy editor, Oaklandside
Joseph Dycus, sports reporter, East Bay Times
Nelson Alegria, executive director of safety, Oakland Unified School District
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