Articles by Katherine Brown

Options Recovery Services Celebrates 20 years of innovation treating substance abuse

July 3, 2017 Katherine Brown

BERKELEY – The atmosphere in the room was thick with happiness and positivity. Everyone was dressed to the nines in full-on 1920’s fashion. Servers carried trays filled with decadent hors d’oeuvres. Attendees scanned the various

Roots of Healing: Oakland wellness center promotes inclusive wellness

February 14, 2017 Katherine Brown

Oakland – As the new year rolls along, our resolutions are tested. If you visit your local gym in January, you see every machine is taken. The air is filled with sounds of clanking metal

Oakland career summit: interviews, hires, community resources

July 15, 2016 Katherine Brown

Too many young men of color are missing out on employment opportunities, but the door will be open Thursday when Oakland hosts a career summit and a chance to make connections with companies offering more

Stitched Together: Quilts Highlight the Beauty of Oakland

May 2, 2016 Katherine Brown

There are many fond memories that I have of my grandmother, Kate Brown. Spending time with her in the garden. Going bowling with her and sister, Demple Franklin. Listening to the stories of what it

Diamonds in the Rough: Oakland program cultivates excellence in young adults

February 4, 2016 Katherine Brown

When Erin Clark, 20, discovered Downtown TAY (Transitional Age Youth) in Oakland last year, it’s safe to say she didn’t have a strong sense of herself. As a girl, she had spent time in schools

Our future doctors and nurses, straight out of East Oakland

March 13, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown In looking at the negative perception many people have of East Oakland, one would think that there was no opportunity for success, especially amongst youth. With limited resources and outlets to support

Living Victoriously: Community Advocates Help Bay Area Women Transform Their Lives

February 18, 2013 Katherine Brown

It is rare to encounter folks that have faced numerous adversities, yet never complain. They continue to hold their heads up high, dig in their heels, and keep pushing for a better outcome. It is

Computer Love: East Oaklanders Tweet Their Affection for The Town

February 13, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown While on this love experience, I learned that you don’t need very many words to define or explain it. 140 will do. To find out more about how folks from Oakland view

Oakland, How Deep is Your Love?

February 11, 2013 Katherine Brown

As Sergio and I continue to talk about how the tide has turned in The Town, he asks, “Am I a part of this new Oakland? I don’t know. This ain’t Oakland.” I tend to agree. I don’t know how I fit in to what this city has become. With this new wave of Oaklanders, it seems like The Town is being boiled down to a fad – slowly losing its identity as it becomes a caricature of other metropolitan cities.

VIDEO: Oakland, Where is the Love?

February 7, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown Love So many people use your name in vain Love Those who faith in you sometimes go astray Love Through all the ups and downs the joy and hurt Love For better