Nikia Durgin, Author at Oakland Voices

West Oakland residents fight for better air quality

December 18, 2024 Nikia Durgin

West Oakland residents face severe air quality challenges. Despite grassroots advocacy, their fight for environmental justice continues

Treading water, never sinking: The 2024 Laney College Water Polo team

December 9, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Despite various challenges, the Laney College Women’s Water Polo team made waves this year.

Prop. 6 could end ‘slavery’ in California prisons

November 4, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Proposition 6 would eliminate involuntary servitude or forced prison labor in California state prisons. Some oppose ending slavery due to possible labor costs.

An interview with Matthew Nicholson: Ninth grader speaks about living in Oakland

October 18, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Nikia Durgin interviews her son, Matthew Nicholson, about what its like growing up in Oakland and how he understands the Town.

Oakland nightlife is thriving

October 10, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Nightlife experiences like Crybaby, Wolfpack Studios, and Second Mondays by Gold Beams help make Oakland a destination.

Talk of the Town: How do you imagine West Oakland looked before the BART Station and the Post Office were built?

August 5, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Nikia Durgan asked West Oakland residents in the Lower Bottoms to imagine what West Oakland looked like before BART and the Post Office.