Oakland Voices

Unhoused families left waiting months for West Oakland apartments

March 11, 2026

Unhoused families said they lacked housing while waiting for affordable complex to open.

NEWS

Oakland cracked down on homeless encampments

March 16, 2026

Oakland rolled back cooperative effforts of managing homelessness, advocates say.

Software4Nonprofits to buy Flipcause for $400,000

March 9, 2026

The donation platform owes $29 million to nonprofits nationwide.

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

Multimedia

Photos: Black Joy Parade celebrates culture
Arts & Culture

Photos: Dia de los Muertos in Oakland
Multimedia

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: Muslims unite in global Ramadan observance

March 17, 2026

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam.

NEWS

Flipcause sale could determine if nonprofits repaid donations

February 25, 2026

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

Voice your Perspective

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.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Muslims unite in global Ramadan observance
Opinion

Opinion: ICE surge parallels California gang injunctions
Opinion

Opinion: Jesse Jackson remembered for legacy of organizing and hope
Opinion

Book excerpt: I’ll Make Me a World
Opinion

Opinion: Philanthropy must fund social movements now

Unhoused families left waiting months for West Oakland apartments

NEWS

Oakland cracked down on homeless encampments

Software4Nonprofits to buy Flipcause for $400,000

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: Muslims unite in global Ramadan observance

NEWS

Flipcause sale could determine if nonprofits repaid donations

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: Muslims unite in global Ramadan observance

Opinion: ICE surge parallels California gang injunctions

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

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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