Alma Collins Dumas, Author at Oakland Voices

How Oakland teens cope with stress and find joy in the Town

November 14, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Oakland teens face challenges from fear of gun violence to high costs of living. Yet, many also find joy in the Town.

How the 2024 election looks for one first-time voter from Oakland

October 21, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Alma Collins Dumas, 18, shares her perspective of the 2024 elections as a first-time voter.

Orange and white tent with letters asking, "Where do we go, Oakland?"

Mayor Thao gives order to remove all Oakland homeless encampments

October 7, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao ordered the removal of all homeless encampments in the Town.

An interview with restorative justice practitioner Ayo Lewis

August 26, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Alma Collins Dumas sits down with restorative justice practitioner Ayo Lewis to discuss how to get involved in community healing.

Talk of the Town: What are three reasons you live in Oakland?

August 9, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Oakland has a reputation as being dangerous. Life in the Town can be frightening and chaotic sometimes, which begs the questions: why do people live in Oakland? I asked people, “What are three reasons you