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Posted inArts & Community
‘Artist As First Responder’ residencies focus on justice and healing
Ashara Ekundayo is creating multi-faceted residency programs for Black artists in Oakland.
Posted inArts & Community
A WNBA team in Oakland? Residents have thoughts
Many said they’d embrace a new local sports team, while others cited the potential economic benefits for communities surrounding the Coliseum and arena.
Posted inEducation Equity
How’s school going? Oakland educators weigh in
OUSD’s school year began in person 11 weeks ago amid lingering concerns related to the pandemic. Here’s what teachers and school leaders are experiencing, in their own words.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Not getting the best of me: How one Oaklander kept afloat during the pandemic
Tonya Shipp, an alumna of the Oakland Voices community journalism program, shares her personal ups and downs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted inArts & Community
Chapter 510’s new youth-written books are full of imagination and creativity
Writers from Oakland Voices read and reviewed a batch of stories just published by the Old Oakland-based literary nonprofit.
Posted inArts & Community
Culture Makers: Hear local journalists talk Oakland culture, live
Join us at the New Parkway on March 23 for a lively discussion with East Bay Yesterday creator Liam O’Donoghue, Oakland Voices co-director Momo Chang, and KQED correspondent and host Pendarvis Harshaw.
Posted inArts & Community
‘The guys I started with’: Oakland High seniors started playing basketball together at 7
The Wildcat’s first-ever boys CIF state championship was a long time coming for these childhood friends.
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Culture Makers Q&A: What is it like covering Oakland? Local journos weigh in
Our recent panelists answer more audience questions from our live event.
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Willie Davis of Lincoln Rec Center honored as ‘Black Hero of Chinatown’
The longtime Oakland resident is one of six people in the nation being honored with the award.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Community leaders are pleading for Oakland to protect young, Black people from trafficking
Meanwhile, City Council has expressed support for SB 673, which would establish an “Ebony Alert” for missing Black youth and women in California.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: Here’s what Oakland residents want their next mayor to focus on
Homelessness, public safety, illegal dumping, and racial equity were among the priorities for voters we interviewed.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: D6 residents love their neighborhoods but say there’s much to fix
Voters in the sprawling East Oakland district will be choosing a new City Council member this November.
Posted inArts & Community
Bay Area hip-hop artist Mystic puts love at the center of new album
The longtime Oakland resident and Grammy-nominated artist talks about her latest project, “Dreaming in Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers.”
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: Oakland District 4 residents say public safety is a top concern
We spoke to a range of community members in D4 about the issues they care about most.
Posted inNosh Features
Flavorful festivities: Everett and Jones Barbeque celebrates 50 years of serving the East Bay
The family of founder Dorothy Turner Everrett is in the middle of a year’s worth of celebrations and events commemorating the East Bay restaurant, including a museum exhibit running through Sept. 24.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘Breonna Taylor wasn’t me, but she could have been’
Two correspondents from our friends at Oakland Voices share their insights on the Breonna Taylor decision.
Posted inHow We Work
Excellent Oakland journalism you may have missed in 2020
We’re spotlighting some of the year’s best reporting in and about Oakland, from The Oaklandside and well beyond.
Posted inEducation Equity
Parker elementary supporters call for investigation into clash with OUSD security
The organizers, who have been occupying the school since May, also said they intend to file a lawsuit against the school district and officials.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Measure S1: Should Oakland have a stronger Police Commission?
This local ballot initiative would fund a new staff position for the commission, among other changes. Our video explainer provides the details.
