Saleem Gilmore

Saleem Gilmore, Ed.D. is an Oakland native, community journalist, and author. A 2016 alumnus of Oakland Voices, he continues to write about both Oakland’s beauty and its bruises. As a scholar-practitioner, Saleem’s work spans children’s literature, print, radio, and video journalism. By day, he serves as an educator and higher education administrator. He is also a devoted husband and father of three.