Education
Rethinking Youth Violence: Separating Fact from Fiction in Amid Growing Concerns
A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way […]
Year: 2023
News
Oakland Violence Prevention Coalition Holds Peace Summit, Highlights Gun Violence
Oakland’s Violence Prevention Coalition convened a Peace Summit at Laney College, drawing community leaders to address the mounting gun violence crisis. […]
BlacArted
BlackArted: Space is the Place
Editor’s Note: BlacArted is a front-row view into the maze-like mind of a multi-hyphenated artist pondering on art and the nature of reality as it intersects the creative and the imagined. On a balmy Friday […]
Arts & Culture
Afro-Fatherism: A Downtown Oakland Photo Exhibit Illuminates the Power of Black Fatherhood
In the heart of downtown Oakland stands two 7ft tall, larger-than-life sized photos depicting Black fathers and their sons. The two pieces are accompanied by a collection of black and white photo collages showcasing the […]
Oakland Voices
Changing the Narrative: Oakland Voices Launches 2023 Journalism Academy
Oakland Voices launches Community Journalism Academy, empowering 10 residents with essential storytelling skills. […]
Oakland Voices Alumni Update
Maynard 200 Fellowship Kicks Off by Empowering its Fellows to Effect Change
In June, the Maynard 200 Fellowship kicked off with 49 fellows in attendance. Oakland Voices is a program of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, and this year, co-director Momo Chang and alumna Brandy Collins […]
Opinion
Keep a West Oakland Gem, DeFremery Pool, Open Year-Round
Last summer, I discovered the joy of swimming at DeFremery Pool and quickly became a regular visitor. As a resident of the vibrant Lower Bottoms community in West Oakland, I was delighted to find a […]
Education
GHTech’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Series Closes with Uplifting Communities on Juneteenth
Monday, January 19 marked the day of freedom referred to as Juneteenth for enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. On this year’s Juneteenth, GHTech’s Historically Black […]
News
It Takes a Village: Community Leaders Assemble to Protect Black Women and Youth
For decades, the Oakland community has grappled with the juxtaposition of having a rich history of Black empowerment, while also housing an underground economy fed by the exploitation of Black girls and women. This year, […]
News
Beating Swords into Plowshares in East Oakland
The popular biblical phrase, “swords into plowshares,” is often used to describe turning weapons of destruction to something for everyday use. Led by Paula Hawthorn and Cara Meredith of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s social justice […]