March 2017 - Oakland Voices

Oakland’s new technology chief: responsive digital government, high-speed internet access for all

March 27, 2017 Howard Dyckoff

Andrew “Pete” Peterson, Oakland’s new head of technology, has a mission: improve the digital aspects of Oakland government, and do all he can to make sure Oaklanders have equal access to technology, no matter where

Student-Led Vigil in Support of Detained Immigrants

March 21, 2017 Katharine Davies Samway

“We are here in solidarity with the 150 to 300 immigrants who are detained here at this facility. They are asylum seekers. They are green card holders. They are long-term residents,” says the Rev. Deborah

Street Level Health Project: Safety Net for Oakland Workers Celebrates its 15th Year

March 20, 2017 Kat Ferreira

In the wake of anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric, national civil rights organizations have experienced a wave of unprecedented support. For example, in one weekend alone, the American Civil Liberties Union national chapter received $24 Million

The Greening of Brookfield Elementary School

March 16, 2017 Oakland Voices

By Howard Dyckoff and Tom Webb A coalition of non-profits, school district employees and state agencies has launched an ambitious project: the greening of Brookfield Elementary School in East Oakland to reduce pollutants and improve

Oakland Symphony Presents “Notes from Native America”

March 10, 2017 Sabah Williams

The Oakland Symphony presented a sneak peak performance of its upcoming showcase “Notes from Native America” at Intertribal Friendship House (IFH) on February 7th, 2017. IFH is known as Oakland’s longest running Native American

One Courageous Immigration Organizer

March 8, 2017 Katharine Davies Samway

Imagine you’re 29. A Latina. You came to the U.S. with your family when you were 15. You’re undocumented, but in 2016, you got DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). What would you do

Empowering Oakland Families

March 6, 2017 Tony Daquipa

“Organizing makes the impossible possible.” -Pecolia Manigo If you truly want to serve the people in a culturally competent way, it helps to have an interpreter and child care. Dinner doesn’t hurt either. All three