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Marian Johnson

About Marian Johnson
Marian Johnson is a 60 year young legal assistant, mother, and grandmother. She is a native and longtime resident of Oakland, California. She is motivated to share her memories and experiences living in Oakland so those stories will not be forgotten. She is committed to finding and creating opportunities that will allow herself and others to share positive and enlightening stories about Oakland, its residents, culture, history and current events.
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East Oakland faces health risks due to noise pollution

October 17, 2025 Marian Johnson

East Oakland residents face relentless noise from planes, trains, and traffic, raising health concerns.

2024 Elections

For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36

November 5, 2024 Marian Johnson

Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.

Multimedia

An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone

October 25, 2024 Marian Johnson

Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.

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Arts & Culture

East Oakland concert series sounds good

September 9, 2024 Marian Johnson

Black Cultural Zone and Levitt Foundation partner to host summer music series in East Oakland.

Multimedia

Talk of the Town: When you hear the word ‘Oakland’, what comes to mind?

August 16, 2024 Marian Johnson

Former Russell City resident, Marian Johnson asked members of her family: What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Oakland’?

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Marian Johnson is a 60 year young legal assistant, mother, and grandmother. She is a native and longtime resident of Oakland, California. She is motivated to share her memories and experiences living in Oakland so those stories will not be forgotten. She is committed to finding and creating opportunities that will allow herself and others to share positive and enlightening stories about Oakland, its residents, culture, history and current events.
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