Rasheed Shabazz

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Will churches resume service in Oakland this Sunday amid COVID-19?

May 27, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

One Oakland church leader has vowed to reopen his church. Others, including a Pastor recovering from COVID-19, urge otherwise.

Oakland surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases

May 26, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland has surpassed the 1,000 mark in coronavirus cases.

For Oakland Muslims, Ramadan, faith greater than Coronavirus

May 19, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

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

May 18, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus.

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Oakland tenants strike, COVID-19 testing site opens in Deep East Oakland

May 11, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Some Oakland renters are on strike. Roots opens COVID-19 testing site in East Oakland.

Oakland has over 500 COVID-19 cases

May 4, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

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

April 27, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

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?

April 26, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland Voices asked Oakland Muslims, “What’s unique about Ramadan in Oakland?”

Map shows East Oakland hit hardest by COVID-19

April 23, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

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

April 21, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

COVID-19 Updates: Oakland residents must wear face coverings in public; protesters call for release of Santa Rita Jail inmates; Mayor announces task force.