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Tanna Samone

Tanna Samone was born in “The City” and raised in “The Town.” She has gratefully served both San Francisco and Oakland in Emergency Medical Services and Education. Community journalism is community service. Oakland Voices is an opportunity for her to serve information for and from its residents, her neighbors.

Tanna's Latest Articles

Oakland’s White Horse encourages pride, ‘fun with love’

Oakland’s historic White Horse Bar fosters safety, diversity, and “Fun with Love” under owner Patty Dingle.

Critical Hit comedy show thrives in Oakland

Comedy show blends top comedians, indie-punk vibes, and good comedy laughs.

Three Black, LGBTQ comedians make their mark in Oakland

Three Oakland comedians are building careers and community, bringing laughter and identity to the Bay Area stage.

Oakland Voices graduation ceremony honors 2024 class, alumni

Oakland Voices celebrated the 2024 Community Journalism Academy on November 22 at Oakstop.

Oakland Black Pride Festival offers safe space for Black and queer folks

The festival honors the history of Black Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, and Queers.

Oakland public pools offer year-round swimming, employment opportunities

Oakland public pools offer year-round swimming opportunities.

Mohka House: New Yemeni coffee shop spices up the Dimond District

Mohka House specializes in bringing in Yemeni coffee to Oakland.

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Talk of the Town: How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?

There are many ways to describe the Town. Tanna Simone asked residents, "How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?"