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Education

Dope Only Sells Limited Edition Sweatshirts to Raise Funds for Oakland Athletic League

January 18, 2022 Brandy Collins 0

Beginning in January, Oakland Athletic League (OAL) is partnering with Dope Only Marketing, the creator of “Oakland, USA” t-shirts and sweatshirts, as seen worn by Daveed Diggs in the movie Blindspotting. “Oakland, USA” sweatshirts are […]

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Home

Why showing up for the Oakland’s final Redistricting Commission meeting is important

December 28, 2021 Brandy Collins 0

Redistricting impacts Oakland resident’s political representation and access to resources. […]

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Arts & Culture

As concerts return, so do health and safety concerns

November 12, 2021 Brandy Collins 0

Concert festival season reemerged and there have been hundreds of concerts resurfacing all over the world. Halloween weekend Bay Area welcomed back the three day music festival, Outside Lands. I have been going to Outside […]

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Arts & Culture

Local Acts and Treats Found at Outside Lands 2021 This Weekend

October 27, 2021 Brandy Collins 1

Brandy Collins will be at Outside Lands  as an Oakland Voices correspondent to cover what it’s like to attend Outside Lands as a longtime Outside Lands attendee, Bay Area native, and Oaklander. Outside Lands, the […]

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Arts & Culture

Q&A with Artist Dana King on Creating Huey P. Newton Statue

October 25, 2021 Brandy Collins 3

Interview with longtime journalist and sculptor Dana King. […]

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Arts & Culture

Sculptor Dana King alongside Fredrika Newton Unveils Dr. Huey P. Newton’s Bust in West Oakland

October 25, 2021 Brandy Collins 1

The rain didn’t dampen Sunday’s celebration for the unveiling of the bronze bust in honor of Dr. Huey P. Newton, co-founder and leader of the Black Panther Party. “The rain is very symbolic of the […]

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Arts & Culture

Oakland Voices Alumna’s Hannah Moore’s Curation at EastSide Arts

September 22, 2021 Brandy Collins 1

The space at EasSide Arts Alliance became a place for acknowledging the act of ritual and worship beginning September 17, with the opening night of “Spiritual Technologies.” In the center of the wide open space, […]

"There Are Black People in the Future." A part of Oakland Museum of CA's "Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism" exhibit. Photo by Brandy Collins.
Arts & Culture

OMCA’s “Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism” is the Story of Survivors in the Future

August 19, 2021 Brandy Collins 0

Our correspondent Brandy Collins checks out OMCA’s exhibit on Afrofuturism. […]

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Arts & Culture

Oakland Black Pride Director Olaywa Austin on Returning Pride to “Its Very Black and Very Queer Roots”

June 15, 2021 Brandy Collins 1

While San Francisco Pride events start June 11, and will be different from Oakland Pride, which occurs September 11-12, Oakland Black Pride is organizing its own events. This includes Zoom panels that provide community-centered discussions, […]

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Arts & Culture

Bay Area’s hip-hop insiders say loss of artists are not isolated issues, long-term health needs to be addressed

June 2, 2021 Brandy Collins 2

Members of the hip-hop community are recognizing that a conversation about health and wellness for artists has become increasingly more important. As millions of people commiserate and share their remembrances online for their favorite artists, […]

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Education

Bishop O’Dowd To Unveil New Facility With High School Hoops Showcase

November 23, 2022 1

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Brandy Collins is a writer and public services advocate born and raised in the Bay Area. She is a 2019-2020 cohort graduate from the Maynard Institute for Journalism, a correspondent for Oakland Voices, a blogger and the funny one in numerous group chats. She is concerned with civic engagement and leadership development toward making public works more efficient for the people. Brandy is full of Scorpio magic and self-proclaimed Professional Aunty. Follow her on Twitter @msbrandycollins or Instagram @story_soul_collecter.
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