September 2023 - Oakland Voices

Long-time residents share why they choose to stay in Oakland

September 26, 2023 Joy Quilatan

Long-time Oaklanders love Oakland for many reasons. Why do residents choose to stay?

Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?

September 21, 2023 Ansel Troy

Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety?

Talk of the Town: How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?

September 19, 2023 Tanna Samone

There are many ways to describe the Town. Tanna Simone asked residents, “How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?”

a black and white photo of a storefront that says Everett & jones Bar-B-Q and a group of Black people dressed in 70s attire pose in front of it

Everett and Jones Barbeque Celebrates 50 years of Sauce, Stories, and Flavor

September 15, 2023 Brandy Collins

Shirley Everett-Dicko credits community, large family, and an Asian community connection for helping start the barbecue chain

Image of the Alameda County Courthouse by photographer Thomas Hawk with the works, "Alameda County establishes Reparations Commission."

Alameda County’s new Reparations Commission already behind schedule

September 12, 2023 Rasheed Shabazz

Alameda County established a Reparations Commission in March to address racial inequalities for African Americans. The Board of Supervisors has not appointed all 15 commissioners, nor set its first meeting date.

a Black woman passes out a rainbow flag to a Black elder man

The Best of Oakland Pride 2023

September 11, 2023 Howard Dyckoff

A diverse group of intergenerational folks gathered in downtown Oakland on a sunny day to enjoy the Oakland Pride parade.

A woman wearing a head wrap shows another woman a book

Black Cultural Zone’s “Uptown Market” Showcases Oakland’s Local Entrepreneurs

September 11, 2023 Brandy Collins

A partnership between Black Cultural Zone and Block, the new Uptown Market features Oakland vendors and wares.