February 2025 - Oakland Voices

An excerpt from Aida Mariam Davis’ book, “Kindred Creation.”

Over the next 12 weeks, the group will read the Autobiography of Malcolm X and share their own stories.

The Black Panther Party Museum opened a new exhibit highlighting community programs.

Northeastern University’s Plan for a Private Police Force is a Betrayal of East Oakland, writes Cat Brooks.

Aila Green suggests people volunteer or donate to support unhoused Oakland residents.

Californians voted in November to support forced prison labor. Last month, those laborers helped put out the LA wildfires.

Some East Bay activists expressed hope at the Gaza ceasefire. Others said pressure must continue to end U.S. military for Israel.

On December 17, organizers across California protested so-called “sweeps.”

Cultural stigma and language barriers prevent some Asian Americans from seeking mental health support.