March 2021 - Oakland Voices

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Alameda County Moves to Orange Tier

March 31, 2021 Momo Chang

Alameda County Moves to Less Restrictive Orange Tier Today

Orange cones line the way in a parking lot at the Oakland Coliseum, where military dressed people point the way. A big blue tent that says "Governor's Office of Emergency Services" is set up.

Coliseum vaccination site closing in April

March 29, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland has 25,870 COVID-19 cases. Alameda County has had 82,243 cases and 1,399 deaths. Vaccine updates in Oakland To date, 808,611 vaccine doses have been administered, including 508,109 first doses and 309,878 full vaccinated. In

Justice

Oakland can ‘Defund the Police’ and ‘Refund the Community’

March 29, 2021 Cat Brooks

Process to reimagine police can lead to improvement in quality of life for Oakland.

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‘From Oakland to Atlanta,’ community members send messages of solidarity, resistance, and healing

March 24, 2021 Momo Chang

Fear in Asian American communities continues to build after a mass shooting in Atlanta and continued reports of violent street assaults. Last night, hundreds gathered in Chinatown to show solidarity.

A group of Black and African American people standing near keyboard and other instruments in a band.

Poetry & Music at “Fluid” Open Mic by AnyXMeans

March 23, 2021 Brandy Collins

An online open mic for musicians and poets, paired with a live band, provides a safe space for artists.

Oakland schools start reopening next week

March 22, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

Schools to reopen with ‘equity’ in mind.

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Distance Learning, Halfway Across the World: Photo Essay By Cadence Patrick

March 16, 2021 Cadence Patrick

Oakland School for the Arts Digital Media student Cadence Patrick shares photo essay on moving across the globe during the pandemic.

Oakland’s Melrose Branch Library Workers During COVID-19: Photo Essay by William Truong

March 15, 2021 William Truong

Oakland School for the Arts Digital Media student William Truong shares photo essay on Melrose Branch of Oakland Public Libraries.

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New Community-Based COVID Vaccine Sites in Oakland Try to Close Equity Gaps

March 11, 2021 Momo Chang

Plus, more news you can use about the COVID vaccine Alameda County opened its first community-based COVID-19 vaccination site at Fremont High School in East Oakland on February 4, while the state is partnering with

Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Ayodele Nzinga, Howard Dyckoff, Tonya Shipp, Marabet Morales Sikahall, and Iris M. Crawford

March 11, 2021 Momo Chang

Find out what some of our Oakland Voices alumni have been up to since last year.