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Month: February 2023

An African American woman with short hair raises her hand in celebration standing behind a podium. The sign in front says "Barbara Lee" in a green poster
News

Rep. Barbara Lee Kicks off Senate Campaign at Laney College Event Saturday

February 28, 2023 Oakland Voices

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland in the U.S. House of Representatives, launched her bid for the senate seat this Saturday. The celebratory event took place at Laney College in Oakland, with supporters including Oakland

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Education

Oakland High School Hoops Section Finals This Saturday

February 23, 2023 Tony Daquipa

Both the Oakland and North Coast Section playoff tournaments will come to a conclusion this weekend.  In the Oakland section finals, the Oakland Tech girls look to stay undefeated within the city limits playing against

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Arts & Culture

The Oaklandside Culture Makers featuring Oakland Voices Co-Director Momo Chang

February 21, 2023 Oakland Voices

Join culturemakers for a special event dedicated to local journalists on Thursday, March 23 at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland, California. The panel includes Momo Chang, Co-Director of Oakland Voices, a community journalism training program

a large group holds a sign facing traffic "Protest Oakland Schools"
Education

After a Year of Intense Community Action, New OUSD School Board Reverses School Closures

February 17, 2023 Momo Chang

In January, a new school board comprised of some newly-elected board members decided on the fate of six Oakland schools that were set to be shuttered this school year. Last year at this time, the

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Arts & Culture

Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery Debuts Afrofuturism book vending machine

February 10, 2023 Brandy Collins

If you’re sitting in Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery, you can watch as people see a new book vending machine and approach it with curiosity. Some even take pictures of the machine. The Sistah Scifi Afrofuturism

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