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Month: November 2023
events
Bay Area Journalist Meet Up Dec. 13
The second Bay Area journalist meet up co-hosted by Momo Chang of Oakland Voices, Martin Reynolds of Maynard Institute, and Pendarvis Harshaw of KQED. […]
Oakland Voices Alumni Update
‘The Town’ Anthology Highlights 65 Poets from Oakland
A unique cultural work that is a collection of poems from 65 Oakland poets […]
Feature
‘Therapy groups have taught me to value and love myself’
When Nuria Dardón emigrated, she found the psychological help she needed to overcome her traumas and fears, after years of stigma, abuse and domestic violence in Guatemala. […]
Health & Wellness
Solar power to the people: California program brings clean energy to Oakland
Once only accessible to the well-off, solar power is making inroads to low-income households thanks to federal and state programs […]
Opinion
“Guns to Gardens” Encourages Residents to Surrender Firearms this Saturday
Guns to Gardens encourages Oakland area residents to surrender firearms, no questions asked, in exchange for gift cards worth up to $300 […]
News
Oakland Fire Department avoids massive cuts amid local budget deficit
Federal funds helped Oakland Fire Department sidestep service cuts earlier this year, amid an extraordinary budget deficit. […]
Arts & Culture
Joyce Gordon Gallery art festival creates space for youth artists in Oakland
Joyce Gordon Gallery in downtown Oakland annually hosts the youth arts expression festival to showcase young artists in Oakland. […]
Arts & Culture
Mohka House: New Yemeni coffee shop spices up the Dimond District
Mohka House specializes in bringing in Yemeni coffee to Oakland. […]
News
Oakland Peace Summit calls for action, policies, solutions
The inaugural Oakland Peace Summit, held on June 24, 2023 at Oakland’s Laney College, brought together organizations and individuals working to address the causes of violence with the hope of healing damaged communities. […]