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Bay Area Journalist Meet Up Dec. 13
The second Bay Area journalist meet up co-hosted by Momo Chang of Oakland Voices, Martin Reynolds of Maynard Institute, and Pendarvis Harshaw of KQED. […]
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Education
Rethinking Youth Violence: Separating Fact from Fiction in Amid Growing Concerns
A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way […]
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Changing the Narrative: Oakland Voices Launches 2023 Journalism Academy
Oakland Voices launches Community Journalism Academy, empowering 10 residents with essential storytelling skills. […]
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Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Momo Chang and Alum Brandy Collins
Oakland Voices is excited to announce that two of our members will join the Maynard 200 Fellowship. Oakland Voices is a program of The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to […]
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Oakland Voices Alum Meet with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Thi Bui
On May 11, Oakland Voices alum gathered for an inspiring talk with Oakland-based author and illustrator, Thi Bui. Bui is best known for her graphic novel, The Best We Could Do, which debuted in 2017 and received many accolades […]
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Oakland Voices Alum Meetup with Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Thi Bui
Oakland Voices alumni correspondents are invited to join a special Q&A with Oakland-based author and illustrator Thi Bui, author of the award-winning The Best We Could Do, on Thursday, May 11 at Chapter 510 in Old Oakland, California. About Special […]
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Culture Makers Q&A: What is it like covering Oakland? Local journos weigh in
A couple of weeks ago, Oakland Voices Co-Director Momo Chang participated in an event at The New Parkway Theater, hosted by Oaklandside. The sold-out event included a panel discussion with Chang, KQED show host and […]
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Apply to join Oakland Voices’ Community Journalism Program
Join Oakland Voices’ Digital Storytelling and Community Journalism Academy. Deadline Extended: Apply by Sunday, April 16. […]
COVID-19
An Unprecedented Pandemic: A Lookback to Three Years Ago
Three years ago this month, we went into a lockdown. Schools and many workplaces closes. Restaurants shut down. What many thought was a short-term situation that would last maybe a few weeks — or a […]
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Rep. Barbara Lee Kicks off Senate Campaign at Laney College Event Saturday
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland in the U.S. House of Representatives, launched her bid for the senate seat this Saturday. The celebratory event took place at Laney College in Oakland, with supporters including Oakland […]