September 2024 - Oakland Voices

An interview with Hamza Green on Bruce Lee, martial arts, reducing violence in Oakland

September 30, 2024 MuHajir Hassan

MuHajir Hassan interviews Hamza Green about Bruce Lee Way, a street in Oakland named after the late, great martial artist.

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

September 13, 2024 Moamer Rafe

Moamer Rafe asked Oakland residents to describe Oakland.

A person walks past a mural painted by Pancho Pescador in Oakland Chinatown on June 9, 2024. Credit: Amaya Edwards Posted in

Since Stop AAPI Hate, some Oakland Chinatown residents are rethinking crime prevention

September 12, 2024 Roselyn Romero and Momo Chang

A nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 spurred demands for more policing. Today, some Oakland Chinatown residents say their thoughts on public safety have evolved.

An interview with Dr. Kimberly King and Rev. Monica Cross: Leaders of the Laney College chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign

September 11, 2024 Sydney Lester

Dr. Kimberly King and Rev. Monica Cross discussed housing and human rights with Sydney Lester.

East Oakland concert series sounds good

September 9, 2024 Marian Johnson

Black Cultural Zone and Levitt Foundation partner to host summer music series in East Oakland.

Picture of Kamala Harris in front of crowd of people.

Black women back Kamala Harris for President, criticize Black men for lack of support

September 6, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Black women voters are strongly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, and criticizing Black men who do not share their enthusiasm for her candidacy.

Lifelong Oakland A’s fan shares memories of departing franchise

September 5, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

Robert Chan attended the Oakland A’s first game in Oakland in 1968,. This month, he will attend the team’s last game at the Oakland Coliseum.

Diverse group of Oakland residents seated and standing together for photograph. All selected for 2024 Academy.

Amplifying local storytellers: Oakland Voices Launches 2024 Community Journalism Academy

September 4, 2024 Oakland Voices

Oakland Voices announces its 2024 Community Journalism Academy.