What Counts: In Conversation about Public Safety
When every outlet from CNN to Fox leads with Oakland’s unprecedented crime wave, it causes concern and invites fear. But what does it mean? Really. California is among the 20 most dangerous states in America. Nine of the 100 most dangerous cities in the country are in California. According to FBI data, the crime rate[Read more]
Is It Time to Change the Definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’?
This article is republished from Kaiser Health News. As more indoor venues require proof of[Read more]
First Detected Omicron Variant Case in U.S. Arrived in S.F.
The first known COVID omicron variant case has been reported in the U.S. after a[Read more]
Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders Thanks to Feed...
Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders at more than 75 encampments with Feed the[Read more]
Should We Prepare for a Winter COVID Surge?
Many of us are tired of hearing about COVID and would like to be able[Read more]
As concerts return, so do health and safety concerns
Concert festival season reemerged and there have been hundreds of concerts resurfacing all over the[Read more]
Talk of the Town: What is your dream for the...
Raheem Divine asked Oaklanders about their dreams for the future of the Town.
Talk of the Town: How have you ascended through this...
Oakland residents adjusting to pandemic through creativity, community care, and reflection.
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan killed by motorist
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan's public service included education, healthcare, and housing.
Oakland reacts to Gruden’s resignation from the Raiders
Longtime Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden resigned following the leaks of racist, sexist, homophobic emails.
Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Marabet Morales Sikahall Joins Chapter 510
Our Oakland Voices alumna Marabet Morales Sikahall (Oakland Voices 2016) recently joined Chapter 510 &[Read more]
Talk of the Town: What do you love about Oakland’s...
Tyla Brown asked Oakland natives, newcomers, and other Bay Area residents: "What do you love[Read more]
What comes to mind when you think about ‘Oakland’ and...
Marilu Aguilar asked Bay Area residents about their thoughts on Oakland.
Local Acts and Treats Found at Outside Lands 2021 This...
Brandy Collins will be at Outside Lands as an Oakland Voices correspondent to cover what[Read more]
Covid Vaccine for Children 5-11 Coming in November
Children 5 and up will likely be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting in[Read more]
Q&A with Artist Dana King on Creating Huey P. Newton...
Interview with longtime journalist and sculptor Dana King.
Sculptor Dana King alongside Fredrika Newton Unveils Dr. Huey P....
The rain didn’t dampen Sunday’s celebration for the unveiling of the bronze bust in honor[Read more]
Oakland’s Daily Free Vaccine and COVID Test Clinic in Downtown
The City of Oakland announced a 7 days a week free COVID vaccine and test[Read more]
Back to School in Oakland: Perspectives from a Kindergarten, 3rd...
This article is part three of a three-part series sharing OUSD administrator and teacher perspectives[Read more]
Back to School in Oakland: High School Teachers Consider the...
from kindergarten through high school, share their experiences and perceptions, from classroom to Zoom and[Read more]
Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Akoma Market
Our correspondent Lauren Richardson has the rundown on the one-year anniversary of the Akoma Market[Read more]
Back to School in Oakland: A Board Member, Two Principals,...
What back-to-school has been like so far this semester
Remembering Dirk Tillotson
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, education activist Dirk Tillotson was killed in a home invasion[Read more]
Serving up Literacy with the Currys—Eat. Learn. Play. BUS and...
Fabulously multi-colored and splashed with scenes from across Oakland, Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s new BUS[Read more]
OUSD Adopts COVID Vaccine Mandate, with Details to Come
OUSD's School will require students over 12 years old to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oakland Voices Alumna’s Hannah Moore’s Curation at EastSide Arts
The space at EasSide Arts Alliance became a place for acknowledging the act of ritual[Read more]
COVID Vaccine Myths, Questions, and Facts
We gathered the latest info on vaccines.
Questions About the Delta Variant? Dr. Jenkins of Native American...
A year ago, we spoke with Dr. Gerard Jenkins, Chief Medical Director of the Native[Read more]
“Homeroom” Documentary Highlights Youth Activism in Oakland and Gives a...
"Homeroom" documentary by Peter Nicks is the most hopeful in the trilogy of films focusing[Read more]
‘The sweetest escape’: a love letter to Oakland’s libraries
Libraries are physically closed, but they continue to serve their neighborhoods. One East Oaklander shares[Read more]
Arts & Culture
Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders Thanks to Feed the Hood 19
Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders at more than 75 encampments with Feed the Hood 19 last weekend. More than 100 volunteers were involved with this effort as[Read more]
- As concerts return, so do health and safety concerns
- Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Marabet Morales Sikahall Joins Chapter 510
- Talk of the Town: What do you love about Oakland’s food culture?
- Local Acts and Treats Found at Outside Lands 2021 This Weekend
- Q&A with Artist Dana King on Creating Huey P. Newton Statue
- Sculptor Dana King alongside Fredrika Newton Unveils Dr. Huey P. Newton’s Bust in[Read more]
- Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Akoma Market
- Oakland Voices Alumna’s Hannah Moore’s Curation at EastSide Arts
Education
Back to School in Oakland: Perspectives from a Kindergarten, 3rd Grade Teacher, and Librarian
This article is part three of a three-part series sharing OUSD administrator and teacher perspectives to the start of in-person learning, including many lessons learned during 18 months of[Read more]
- Back to School in Oakland: High School Teachers Consider the Changes from Zoom[Read more]
- Back to School in Oakland: A Board Member, Two Principals, and a Union[Read more]
- Remembering Dirk Tillotson
- Serving up Literacy with the Currys—Eat. Learn. Play. BUS and the Oakland Literacy[Read more]
- “Homeroom” Documentary Highlights Youth Activism in Oakland and Gives a Sense of Hope
- OUSD’s Back to School Plans
- California School Kids Will Need to Wear Masks When Indoors
- OUSD’s Restorative Justice: A Portal to Possibility
Masks We Wear
Masks: Is it over?!
Editor’s Note: Oakland Voices alumna Kevonna Taylor shares how she feels about mask guidelines, especially now with variants. Now that California is slowly re-opening, and masks can come off[Read more]
- Facial Freedom: An Escape from “Mask-ne”
- Confessions of a Maskhole
- Welcome to Las Vegas: My family searches for home in the midst of[Read more]
- Crafting a Mask to Match my Coronavirus Crown
- Masks will be around for a while, sew I’ll keep making them
- COVID-19: Different Masks for Different Situations
- With COVID-19 masks mandatory, smiles more important
- Wearing a COVID-19 mask triggers my trauma
