Giovanna’s Smile

Written by Oakland Voices By Peace Harmony OAKLAND, CA – A new habitat for female artists was born last November. Valerie Troutt started The Shepeople’s, a collective of female vocalists, musicians, poets, dancers, filmmakers, visual artists, craft

Written by Oakland Voices By Oakland Voices Contributor Cameron Wilson OAKLAND, CA – The bus ride from downtown Oakland to Oak Center is never monotonous.  There is always something different to see, from the changing seasons

Written by Oakland Voices By Tyrese Johnson OAKLAND, CA – “West Oakland residents need resources that are free,” asserted Liz Derias, formerly of  the youth advocacy group Leadership Excellence. In 2008, the City of Oakland enlisted