February 8, 2011:Regina Jackson, Guest lecturer- Genealogy and Heritage: Personal Experience of Exploring Genealogy (pdf) 

Ancestry reconnection program -first time an African nation invited a group of descendants to the African homeland of its enslaved Diaspora
OAKLAND, CA—Regina Jackson, Executive Director for the East Oakland Youth Development Center, was selected as a Community Leader to have her DNA revealed at the November 9, 2010 Launch party for the Africa Channel, sponsored by Comcast Infinity. The connection to Cameroon began with a scientific DNA test which was taken through African Ancestry, a business entity that traces African American ancestry to the continent of Africa. Shortly after being identified as Cameroonian American she was invited to participate in an Ancestry Reconnection program (ARP) created by Ark Jammers. The 52 member delegation of the ARP travelled to Cameroon which showcased the first time an African nation invited a group of descendants to the African homeland of its enslaved Diaspora.
September 29, 2010:World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer Features East Oakland Youth Development Center (pdf) 

“Ron Claiborne’s ‘Going Home’ Segment “– Looking for what works
OAKLAND, CA—On Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 530pm Pacific Coast Time, Channel 7 World News Tonight will report on the East Oakland Youth Development Center programming during Ron Claiborne’s ‘Going Home’ segment in Oakland, California. The week long going home series will travel to correspondents hometowns to report on how the national current economic state has impacted the communities they know so well. They will be revisiting familiar places and faces to see what innovative solutions people have implemented to survive and thrive during the economic downturn.
September 10, 2010: EOYDC hosts Olympic Reception Wednesday, October 6, 2010 honoring Trinity Wilson, Team USA's youngest track and field member (pdf) 

Wilson competed at first Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
OAKLAND, CA—Trinity Wilson, a member of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) track team competed at the First Youth Olympic Games (YOG) held in Singapore. She won the preliminary heat and placed sixth in the finals with a time of 13.71 seconds. At age 15, she was the youngest athlete to compete in the 100 meter hurdles final. She is the sixth fastest hurdler in the World under 18.
August 5, 2010: East Oakland Youth Development Center Track Club Trinity Wilson To Compete In First Youth Olympic Games in Singapore (pdf) 

Wilson participates on Team USA in 100 meter hurdles
OAKLAND, CA—Trinity Wilson, a 15 year old member of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) track team will represent the United States in the first World Youth Olympics. She is one of only two athletes from the state of California in track to represent Team USA. Trinity will live in the Youth Olympic Village in Singapore for over 3 weeks which includes her participation in the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games August 14-August 26, 2010. Her first race will be on     August 17, 2010.
July 31, 2010: East Oakland Youth Development Center's Pathway to College Celebrates 34!(pdf)

Hosted by Brian Shaw, Asst Coach, LA Lakers, EOYDC Alumnae
OAKLAND, CA—A tranquil atmosphere to mingle, network and enjoy Oakland’s community residents; an unparalleled afternoon of quality jazz provided by the Doug Ellington Quintet; a wonderful opportunity to taste wines from (3) exceptional black owned vineyards; a beautiful demonstration of art works from some of the finest artists both Oakland-based and nationally renowned and an exceptional opportunity to encounter EOYDC youth leaders preparing for their next steps toward college
June 30, 2010: GATORADE® NATIONAL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: ASHTON PURVIS (pdf)

2008 NBA Champion and Former Gatorade California Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Leon Powe Surprises Standout with Elite Honor
OAKLAND, CA—In its 25th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN RISE, today announced Ashton Purvis of St. Elizabeth High School (Oakland, Calif.) as its 2009-10 Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Purvis was surprised with the news by Oakland native and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Leon Powe at the East Oakland Youth Development Center, where she was guest-teaching the Pathway to College class. Powe earned Gatorade California Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors in 2002-03.
May 5, 2010: Davone Bess, Wide Receiver for Miami Dolphins visits EOYDC (pdf)                         
OAKLAND, CA—On Wednesday, May 5th, at 4:30pm The East Oakland Youth Development Center will welcome back Oakland’s own and EOYDC alumni, Davone Bess, Wide Receiver for the Miami Dolphins. He returns to Oakland to share his leadership, academic and athletic lesson with EOYDC youth in hopes that he will provide a roadmap to others to make good choices about friends, day to day activities and his appreciation for a second chance.

April 24, 2010: EAST OAKLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER PATHWAY TO COLLEGE (pdf)                                           From the Killer Corridor to New York City 

OAKLAND, CA—Pathway to College students will visit New York City, specifically the United Nations, NYC’s universities and talk to its leaders in order to explore and inform how we model and change behavior . Through our visit let us change the way “youth leadership” is perceived in Oakland CA and across America. We intend to inspire and conceptualize the way people everywhere view youth as “change agents” in urban challenged communities. Expressly, we intend to use character education as a building block for responsible citizenry and model leadership.
October 20, 2009: EAST OAKLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RECOGNIZED BY GOVERNOR FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMMING (pdf)                       
OAKLAND, CA—The East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) was named a bronze medalist in the statewide Spotlight Award competition hosted by the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting physical activity for all Californians with an emphasis on children and youth.
May 12, 2009: EOYDC Celebrates 30 Years of Changing Lives One Day At A Time With Commemorative Book Featuring Stories From 30 Alumni (pdf)
                              Personal accounts from business people, actors, musicians and sports stars
OAKLAND, CA—The East Oakland Youth Development Center (“EOYDC”) is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary with the release of the commemorative book Changing Lives One Day At A Time, which features interviews with 30 people who have been deeply influenced by EOYDC’s programs. Although alumni stories range from high school teachers to celebrities, from recent high school graduates to well established business people, what they have in common is that they have all experienced a life-defining moment at EOYDC.

March 16, 2009: Regina Jackson Receives Advocacy Award for Public Service (pdf)
                              EOYDC Executive Director honored for work with youth
Oakland, CA-Regina Jackson, Executive Director of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), will receive the Advocacy Award for Public Service at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. 11th Annual Madam C.J. Walker Business and Community Recognition Awards Luncheon, on Friday, March 20, at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth St. in San Francisco.
November 1, 2008: EOYDC Celebrates A Decade of National Track & Field Champions (pdf)

Free community program consistently produces record-breakers
OAKLAND, CA —EOYDC continues to produce young record-breaking scholar athletes, particularly through the track and field and basketball teams. Four track members recently set national records at the 25th Annual National Indoor Track Championships held in March in New York, including Ashton Purvis who set a new national record in the 200-meter dash.
November 1, 2008: EOYDC Celebrates 30 Years of Public Athletics Program That Generates Record Breakers, Scholarships and Sports Stars (pdf)

Center gives the nation basketball, track & field, and football sensations
OAKLAND, CA — The East Oakland Youth Development Center (“EOYDC”), a youth center celebrating it’s 30th anniversary, has consistently produced scholar athletes who have become engaged public servants and professional athletes. EOYDC’s list of celebrity alumni includes professional athletes in basketball, track and field, and football.
July 16,2008: Regina Jackson Receives Jefferson Award for Public Service (pdf)
                                 EOYDC Executive Director honored for work with youth

OAKLAND, CA — Regina Jackson, Executive Director of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), has received the Jefferson Award for Public Service. Created in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with U.S. Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard, the Jefferson Awards for Public Service were founded to establish a Nobel Prize for public and community service.
July 6,2008: Home Tour Provides the East Oakland Youth Development Center with Much Need Funds(pdf)
San Francisco, CA — Branagh Development, CBS 5 and the East Oakland Youth Development Center are proud to present the first annual CBS5 Showcase Home by Branagh Development. The CBS5 Showcase Home by Branagh Development is located in the community of Hidden Oaks in Lafayette. This home will showcase the latest building products and design trends, with all tour proceeds benefiting the East Oakland Youth Development Center.
May 2, 2008:East Oakland Youth Development Center Open House Celebrates 30 Years of Community Service (pdf)

Actor & Comedian Mark Curry Hosts Free Event for the Public
Oakland, CA — The East Oakland Youth Development Center is celebrating 30 years of community service with a free public open house from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 2008, at 8200 International Blvd., in Oakland. Comedian and actor Mark Curry, an Oakland native and EOYDC’s national spokesperson, will host the evening of music, performances, demonstrations and tours.
March 16, 2008:East Oakland Youth Development Center Track Club Breaks National Championship Record Again (pdf)
                               Purvis sets new national 200-meter dash record
Oakland, CA — Ashton Purvis, a member of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) track team, set a new national record for high school sophomores in the 200-meter dash with at time of 23.55. Ashton set her record along side other EOYDC team mates who also placed well from March 14-16, 2008, at the 25th Annual National Indoor Track Championships held in New York.
June 19, 1998: "Community Leader Of The Year" Award Bestowed Upon Oakland's Regina Jackson Rasheed (pdf)
Oakland, CA — The 1998 National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) selected Regina Jackson Rasheed a "Community Leader of the Year" during a recent ceremony held in Los Angeles.
April 29, 1997: Culinary Arts Program For Features The Bay Area's Top Chefs (pdf)
Oakland, CA — It's back! The Culinary arts program at the East Oakland Youth Development is open for enrollment.

February 1, 1997:EOYDC Job Fair Boosts Oakland's Employment Despite Current Trends (pdf)
                               "Over 100 New Job Hires"
Oakland, CA — In the wake of welfare reform, a fluctuating unemployment rate and projections of slower paced job growth, the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) has news contrary to the state's declining employment rate of 6.8 percent. Bay Area employment is alive and well.