Talk of the Town: Is crime surging in Oakland? How has it affected how you live?
With reports of increased crime in Oakland, how are residents adjusting how they live and move about the Town? [...] The post Talk of the Town: Is crime surging in Oakland? How has it affected how you...
View ArticleTalk of the Town: Town creatives share what makes Oakland home for them
Creative people keep moving to Oakland. Patricia Fox headed to Joyce Gordon Gallery to ask a few why they made Oakland home. [...] The post Talk of the Town: Town creatives share what makes Oakland...
View Article‘Therapy groups have taught me to value and love myself’
When Nuria Dardón emigrated, she found the psychological help she needed to overcome her traumas and fears, after years of stigma, abuse and domestic violence in Guatemala. [...] The post ‘Therapy...
View ArticleMy Oakland restaurant was broken into 3 times last year. Love for the...
A small restaurant owner shares the struggles of having her business broken into three times in one year -- and why she is staying for now. [...] The post My Oakland restaurant was broken into 3 times...
View ArticleDismantling Systemic Racism in News
Read an insightful excerpt from Martin Reynolds, co-executive director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, reflecting on the profound impact of George Floyd's killing on his perspective...
View Article‘It’s not just what you see.’ Illegal dumping is affecting people’s lives
East Oakland residents speak out on the growing problem of illegal dumping in their communities, highlighting the impact on residents, businesses, and schools. Despite city efforts, including clean-up...
View ArticleTalk of the Town: What’s your favorite taco truck in Oakland?
What's your favorite taco truck in Oakland? [...] The post Talk of the Town: What’s your favorite taco truck in Oakland? appeared first on Oakland Voices.
View ArticleFrom the flats to the hills and back: one Oakland teen’s daily commute
15-year-old “Seven” Shavers explains why she feels safe—and sometimes doesn’t—in her neighborhood and when taking the bus to school. [...] The post From the flats to the hills and back: one Oakland...
View ArticleWilliam Gee Wong’s Memoir ‘Sons of Chinatown’ Explores Family Legacy...
In his new memoir 'Sons of Chinatown,' veteran journalist William Wong delves into his family's immigration saga and the vibrant community life of Oakland's Chinatown, offering a poignant reflection on...
View ArticleChristian Organizations’ Responses to Israel’s Destruction of Gaza
Demonstrations in support of Palestinians have highlighted the limited visibility of a strong Christian presence, attributed to historical antisemitism and fear of being labeled antisemitic, despite...
View ArticleOakland Voices 2023 Graduates: Empowered Community Journalists Ready to Share...
Meet the newest community correspondents making a difference in Oakland's storytelling landscape. [...] The post Oakland Voices 2023 Graduates: Empowered Community Journalists Ready to Share Oakland’s...
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