Saida Nor finds passion for Investigative Reporting in Oakland
A summer in Oakland introduced Saida Nor to investigative reporting, and a new possible career path.
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Opinion: Muslims unite in global Ramadan observance
Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Oakland Voices alum ‘Seen and Heard’ at storytelling showcase
Three Oakland Voices writers shared arts stories at Seen & Heard.
Federal lawsuit targets Palestinian-owned, Oakland coffee shop
The owner of Jerusalem Coffee House spoke out against the Trump administration targeting an Oakland business.
Lighthouse Mosque hosts Malcolm X reading group
Over the next 12 weeks, the group will read the Autobiography of Malcolm X and share their own stories.
Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress
Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.
Jerusalem Coffee House celebrates anniversary amid war on Gaza
Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Founded by Abdul Rahim Harara, a Palestinian-American, the coffee shop has quickly become a community gathering space and cultural landmark. Despite backlash over names of culturally inspired drinks, the shop remains committed to supporting his heritage and amplifying liberation movements worldwide.
Finding sustained Bay Area beauty outdoors during COVID-19
Observe some of the beauty in the Bay Area's natural environment.