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Kwajo Opoku Ware

About Kwajo Opoku Ware
Kwajo is a second-generation Haitian living in Ghost Town. He was trained in the historical materialist analyses of the Black Panther Party, and delivers his writings through Pan-Afrikan and scientific socialist lenses. Kwajo is the head of a small, Oakland-based media house, The Black Male Journal, where he produces articles, reports, and short form video content centered on Black male wellness and justice advocacy.
Health

Toxic Inaction: Addressing Oakland’s Lead Crisis

May 22, 2025 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Oakland neighborhoods remain vulnerable to lead poisoning.

Arts & Culture

Black Panther Party Museum unveils ‘Survival Pending Revolution’ exhibit

February 24, 2025 Kwajo Opoku Ware

The Black Panther Party Museum opened a new exhibit highlighting community programs.

Opinion

The case for mandatory paternity testing

December 23, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Black men are 80% of those incarcerated by the child support system.

2024 Community Journalism Academy

Get the lead out: Oakland parents demand clean water in schools

November 12, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Oakland public school parents are urging the district to adopt stricter testing protocols and reduce lead exposure in schools.

Picture of Kamala Harris in front of crowd of people.
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Black women back Kamala Harris for President, criticize Black men for lack of support 

September 6, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Black women voters are strongly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, and criticizing Black men who do not share their enthusiasm for her candidacy.

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An interview with Louis Johnson III on Education, Black Entrepreneurship, and Collective Economics

August 28, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Kwajo Opoku Ware interviews Louis Johnson III of UNITE to discuss education, Black entrepreneurship, and collective economics.

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Talk of the Town: Is Oakland a political place?

August 7, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Over the last several generations, one of the few constants in Oakland has been change. Changing neighborhoods, changing costs of living, and changes to Oaklanders’ relationship with politics have rendered the landscape all but unrecognizable

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History and Mission

Kwajo is a second-generation Haitian living in Ghost Town. He was trained in the historical materialist analyses of the Black Panther Party, and delivers his writings through Pan-Afrikan and scientific socialist lenses. Kwajo is the head of a small, Oakland-based media house, The Black Male Journal, where he produces articles, reports, and short form video content centered on Black male wellness and justice advocacy.
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