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Daniel Swafford

About Daniel Swafford
Daniel Swafford personifies the soul of an Oakland native with his community organizing, activism, and fundraising. His role as an executive director of a nonprofit allows him a broad hand in storytelling through district management partnerships, where he seeks positive change. His world travels have taken him to volcanic sightings in South and Central America. Daniel, a poet and wordsmith, is charting pathways to publication.
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Arts & Culture

Murals in Oakland: Connecting Community, a Medium of Social Change

May 7, 2024 Daniel Swafford

Public murals uplift fights for justice and push forward the movements of the present.

Opinion

Trashing Oakland is costing us all. Take care of our mess!

March 6, 2024 Daniel Swafford

We are just dirty, disgusting animals and the sooner you admit that the better of this world will be. The litter, the dumping, and the cost individual’s behavior has on everyone’s wallet. Maybe if we all admit we have a problem we can change our behavior in a way that is healthy and frees up resources for a better quality of life.

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Oakland business owners promote wellness, healthy lifestyles

February 13, 2024 Daniel Swafford

Three Oakland business owners discuss their career patches to teaching and sharing health and wellness.

News

Oakland Peace Summit calls for action, policies, solutions

November 10, 2023 Daniel Swafford

The inaugural Oakland Peace Summit, held on June 24, 2023 at Oakland’s Laney College, brought together organizations and individuals working to address the causes of violence with the hope of healing damaged communities.

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Talk of the Town: What brings you peace?

October 3, 2023 Daniel Swafford

At a time when many do not experience peace regularly, Oakland Voices correspondent Daniel Swafford asks Oakland Peace Summit attendees: What brings you peace?

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Daniel Swafford personifies the soul of an Oakland native with his community organizing, activism, and fundraising. His role as an executive director of a nonprofit allows him a broad hand in storytelling through district management partnerships, where he seeks positive change. His world travels have taken him to volcanic sightings in South and Central America. Daniel, a poet and wordsmith, is charting pathways to publication.
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