December 2024 - Oakland Voices

For women DJs “Darling Cool” and “DJ Amal,” music is more than just sound: it’s a way to heal, and build community in the Bay Area.

Some racial justice advocates promote Black homeownership as a form of reparations, seeking to address the longstanding effects of slavery.

Black men are 80% of those incarcerated by the child support system.

West Oakland residents face severe air quality challenges. Despite grassroots advocacy, their fight for environmental justice continues

Kristal Raheem is development manager at YouthBeat, an Oakland-based nonprofit that provides media arts and literacy training.

A new walking and biking trail along the banks of the San Leandro Creek will connect East Oakland to other green spaces.

Despite various challenges, the Laney College Women’s Water Polo team made waves this year.

Oakland Voices alumni will publish stories focused on healers, culture-bearers, and storytellers in the Town.

East Bay voters are frustrated with crime and housing inequality. The recalls of Pamela Price and Sheng Thao signal a conservative political shift.

E-cigarettes promised a safer alternative to smoking, but experts warn they pose unique health risks and fuel nicotine addiction among youth.