Rasheed Shabazz

Rasheed Shabazz is a multimedia storyteller, urban planning historian, and youth development professional based in the Bay Area. He coordinates Oakland Voices and is currently in the Masters of City and Regional Planning program at UC Berkeley.

Stories by Rasheed

Alameda County faces ‘biggest surge of COVID-19 cases’ since pandemic began

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted January 11, 2021 1:48 pm

Stay home and wear a mask -- if you can.

COVID-19 Cases Surged in Oakland in December

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted January 4, 2021 8:41 pm

COVID-19 cases surged in Oakland in December 2020.

Here’s how California’s stay-at-home order affects Oakland

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted December 7, 2020 11:03 am

Temporary closures and restrictions will help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep hospitals functioning, officials say.

Oakland residents donate masks, meals on Thanksgiving

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted November 30, 2020 10:23 am

COVID-19 has changed the way families gather on Thanksgiving holiday, and how residents give and receive charity.

Oakland surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted November 23, 2020 11:34 am

Oakland has surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 cases. According to the Alameda County Public Health Department, Oakland has 10,175 coronavirus cases. The County has 27,485. Statewide there[Read more]

Reopening plans delayed due to ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 surge in California

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted November 16, 2020 3:10 pm

The surge in COVID-19 cases could lead to increase hospitalizations and overwhelm the health system.

Bay Area officials urge caution as flu season approaches

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted October 19, 2020 1:28 pm

Hospitals, clinics could be overwhelmed by a COVID-19 surge during flu season.

New COVID-19 cases slowing in Oakland; reopening limited activities possible

By Rasheed Shabazz Posted October 13, 2020 7:00 am

New cases of COVID-19 in Alameda County seem to be slowing down after spiking multiple times this summer. As of this weekend, Alameda County has[Read more]