Rasheed Shabazz

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.

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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.

Oakland residents at intersection of 98th Ave and Plymouth Street.

Oakland closes streets during COVID-19 pandemic; unhoused residents find shelter in hotels

April 13, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Starting this weekend, Oakland closed 74-miles of streets to thru traffic.

Oakland Jews celebrate Passover amid Coronavirus

April 8, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

COVID-19 and the Bay Area shelter in place have led Oakland Jews adjust how they celebrate Passover.