Will churches resume service in Oakland this Sunday amid COVID-19?
One Oakland church leader has vowed to reopen his church. Others, including a Pastor recovering from COVID-19, urge otherwise.
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.
- Email: rshabazz@mije.org
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Stories by Rasheed
Oakland surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
Oakland has surpassed the 1,000 mark in coronavirus cases.
For Oakland Muslims, Ramadan, faith greater than Coronavirus
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
Oakland Muslims observe month of Ramadan during COVID-19 pandemic by fasting and praying at home, as local mosques closed.
Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.
Oakland tenants strike, COVID-19 testing site opens in Deep East Oakland
By Rasheed Shabazz and Momo Chang Posted
Some Oakland renters are on strike. Roots opens COVID-19 testing site in East Oakland.
Oakland has over 500 COVID-19 cases
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
Oakland surpassed 500 coronavirus cases; workers rally by car on May Day, officials tell residents to "Give the Lake a Break."
Alameda County coronavirus cases to top 1,500
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
Oakland COVID-19 Updates: Oakland cases increasing, artists create masks, and Oakland Police arrest two outreach workers serving unhoused residents.
What’s unique about Ramadan in Oakland?
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
Oakland Voices asked Oakland Muslims, "What's unique about Ramadan in Oakland?"
Map shows East Oakland hit hardest by COVID-19
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
COVID-19 appears to be concentrated in some of the Oakland's lower-income communities of color. Many people lack access to testing.
COVID-19: Oakland residents must wear masks in public
By Rasheed Shabazz Posted
COVID-19 Updates: Oakland residents must wear face coverings in public; protesters call for release of Santa Rita Jail inmates; Mayor announces task force.
