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Rasheed Shabazz

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Rasheed Shabazz is a multimedia storyteller. He is a journalist, educator, urban planner, and historian. He is director of Oakland Voices’ Community Journalism Program.

Rasheed's Latest Articles

New law places limits on Alameda County supervisors’ discretionary grants

A new state law will increase transparency of Alameda County discretionary grants.

Oakland resident Tomiquia Moss leads California housing agency

Oakland’s Tomiquia Moss appointed to lead California housing and homelessness agency

Oakland’s largest affordable housing provider outsources property management

EBALDC said outsourcing property management will enable the organization to continue providing affordable housing.

Oakland Youth Complete Ubuntu Leadership Institute

The new cohort of young Black men completed 16 months of leadership, mentorship, and cultural education.

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Comedian Mario Hodge found his voice, then he found the stage

Oakland Comedian Mario Hodge recently won the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition, and his Tubi series won big at a film festival.

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Meet Oakland Voices’ 2026 Summer Interns

Five emerging reporters are expanding Oakland Voices' community-powered newsroom across Oakland neighborhoods this summer.

Teens take center stage at Golden Gate Library’s Sunday Summer Jazz series

Weekly series takes place at Golden Gate Library

Black Women find healing through at at East Oakland workshop

Black women gathered in East Oakland to create collages celebrating healing, identity, and community.

Alameda County Reparations Commission asks supervisors to implement action plan

The Alameda County Reparations Commission has 44 recommendations to repair harm done to Black residents

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Oakland Voices Alum builds platform with The Black Male Journal

The Black Male Journal amplifies Black men's voices.