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Month: November 2021

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Arts & Culture

Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders Thanks to Feed the Hood 19

November 26, 2021 Howard Dyckoff 0

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 meals and personal care kits were […]

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COVID-19

Should We Prepare for a Winter COVID Surge?

November 17, 2021 Momo Chang 0

Many of us are tired of hearing about COVID and would like to be able to see friends, travel, and gather. Some of us have already been doing that. After vaccines were introduced, there was […]

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Arts & Culture

As concerts return, so do health and safety concerns

November 12, 2021 Brandy Collins 0

Concert festival season reemerged and there have been hundreds of concerts resurfacing all over the world. Halloween weekend Bay Area welcomed back the three day music festival, Outside Lands. I have been going to Outside […]

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Talk of the Town: What is your dream for the future of Oakland?

November 11, 2021 Raheem Divine 0

Raheem Divine asked Oaklanders about their dreams for the future of the Town. […]

2021 Class

Talk of the Town: How have you ascended through this pandemic while living in Oakland?

November 9, 2021 Toni Rochelle 1

Oakland residents adjusting to pandemic through creativity, community care, and reflection. […]

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Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan killed by motorist

November 4, 2021 Momo Chang 0

Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan’s public service included education, healthcare, and housing. […]

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Oakland reacts to Gruden’s resignation from the Raiders

November 3, 2021 Tyla Brown 0

Longtime Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden resigned following the leaks of racist, sexist, homophobic emails. […]

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Arts & Culture

Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Marabet Morales Sikahall Joins Chapter 510

November 2, 2021 Oakland Voices 1

Our Oakland Voices alumna Marabet Morales Sikahall (Oakland Voices 2016) recently joined Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make Believe, a youth writing center in Oakland with a mission to help every young person in […]

Arts & Culture

Talk of the Town: What do you love about Oakland’s food culture?

November 2, 2021 Tyla Brown 0

Tyla Brown asked Oakland natives, newcomers, and other Bay Area residents: “What do you love about Oakland food culture?” […]

Feature

What comes to mind when you think about ‘Oakland’ and why?

November 1, 2021 Marilu Aguilar 0

Marilu Aguilar asked Bay Area residents about their thoughts on Oakland. […]

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News

Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Rasheed Shabazz and Alumnus Tony Daquipa

Oakland Voices is proud to announce that two of our members will join Maynard 200. Oakland Voices is a program of The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding diversity in [...]
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  • Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Marabet Morales Sikahall Joins Chapter 510

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Education

Markham Elementary Celebrates Living Schoolyard That Was Over Two Decades in the Making

April 15, 2022 0

There was ample sunshine, a lot of cameras (including a drone), some people wearing business suits, a homegrown NBA basketball player, and a hint of irony after school on the last day before spring break […]

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