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Photos: Black Joy Parade celebrates culture

February 24, 2026

Smiles, hugs, and affirmation. The Black Joy Parade returned to Oakland on Feb. 22.

NEWS

Software4Nonprofits to buy Flipcause for $400,000

March 9, 2026

The donation platform owes $29 million to nonprofits nationwide.

Flipcause sale could determine if nonprofits repaid donations

February 25, 2026

Nonprofits owed millions watch closely and wait as Flipcause heads to auction.

HEALTH

California Governor’s immigrant health proposal sparks bipartisan criticism

March 2, 2026

Newsom’s immigrant health rollback ignites political tension ahead of potential presidential bid.

Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women

February 12, 2026

Sacrificing public health regulations will disproportionately impact Black women

ARTS

Oakland Museum explores Black home, displacement in East Bay

March 3, 2026

The exhibit focused on Russell City and West Oakland.

Chinaka Hodge nominated for NAACP Image Award

February 19, 2026

Chinaka Hodge calls nomination for NAACP Image Award a “full circle moment.”

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos: Oakland Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year

March 10, 2026

Oakland Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year with Parade and Festival

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Photos: Dia de los Muertos in Oakland
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Photos: Bobby Seale Day in Oakland

BOOKS

Book excerpt: I’ll Make Me a World

February 18, 2026

“I’ll Make Me a World” highlights the origins and evolutions of Black History Month.

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OPINION

Opinion: Jesse Jackson remembered for legacy of organizing and hope

February 18, 2026

His call to “keep hope alive” became a strategy for survival and transformation.

NEWS

Bay Area Black Comedy Festival takes stage in Oakland

February 12, 2026

The festival features 60 comedians from across the country and the world.

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Academy

Oakland Voices graduation ceremony honors 2024 class, alumni

November 26, 2024

Oakland Voices celebrated the 2024 Community Journalism Academy on November 22 at Oakstop.

Alumni

Alumni Update: Kristal Raheem joins YouthBeat

December 12, 2024

Kristal Raheem is development manager at YouthBeat, an Oakland-based nonprofit that provides media arts and literacy training.

VOICES

Oakland Voices Director selected for Ida B. Wells Fellowship

March 5, 2026

Rasheed Shabazz will examine Oakland’s homelessness policies as part of investigative journalism fellowship.

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Opinion: Philanthropy must fund social movements now
Opinion

Letter: Oakland teachers condemn killing of Renee Good by ICE agent
Opinion

Banning services for unhoused people makes homelessness worse

Photos: Black Joy Parade celebrates culture

NEWS

Software4Nonprofits to buy Flipcause for $400,000

Flipcause sale could determine if nonprofits repaid donations

HEALTH

California Governor’s immigrant health proposal sparks bipartisan criticism

Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women

ARTS

Oakland Museum explores Black home, displacement in East Bay

Chinaka Hodge nominated for NAACP Image Award

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos: Oakland Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year

Photos: Black Joy Parade celebrates culture

Photos: Dia de los Muertos in Oakland

Photos: Bobby Seale Day in Oakland

BOOKS

Book excerpt: I’ll Make Me a World

OPINION

Opinion: Jesse Jackson remembered for legacy of organizing and hope

NEWS

Bay Area Black Comedy Festival takes stage in Oakland

Academy

Oakland Voices graduation ceremony honors 2024 class, alumni

Alumni

Alumni Update: Kristal Raheem joins YouthBeat

VOICES

Oakland Voices Director selected for Ida B. Wells Fellowship

Opinion

Opinion: Jesse Jackson remembered for legacy of organizing and hope

Book excerpt: I’ll Make Me a World

Opinion: Philanthropy must fund social movements now

Letter: Oakland teachers condemn killing of Renee Good by ICE agent

Banning services for unhoused people makes homelessness worse

Interviews

Fueled by Resilience: An interview with Mia Bonta

Organizing Black women: An Interview with LaNiece Jones

Love, light, and ‘Noor’: An interview with Nijla Mu’min

Documenting ‘Wood Street’: An interview with Caron Creighton

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