What comes to mind when you think about ‘Oakland’ and why?
Marilu Aguilar asked Bay Area residents about their thoughts on Oakland.
Hidden Stories
Finishing School: The Significance of a GED
I was a troubled student who had lost all sight of direction in middle school and officially dropped out in the 10th grade. Besides a desire to become a professional writer, there was nothing[Read more]
What’s New Around East Oakland
The Buzz And What’s New Around East Oakland: Through August 9th, every 2nd and 4th Thursday is Night Market at Fruitvale Village in the Fruitvale District on 34th and[Read more]
ICE Takes Away A Friend
Imagine knowing someone all your life, or seeing them everyday at school/work. Then the next day you return, and they are gone. A group of armed men taking your loved one away without[Read more]
Deaths Due to Driving
Death is the ultimate traumatic experience. Being in a city such as ours, we are no strangers to death, nor violence. Whether you saw it first hand, or have seen it on the news,[Read more]
Oakland Voices Covers Community Policing Advisory Board
The Community Policing Advisory Board (CPAB) is a group of 15 that meets once a month to communicate the thoughts of the community about policing matters to the police, city council, city staff and mayor.[Read more]
Keep Calm: Fret Nothing, Eastmont TC Has You Covered! Part II
I’m sure that you received the message in part one that everything you need for sustainability can be found at Eastmont TC. Your problem with or question about food, money, clothing, housing, medical/dental/mental health or[Read more]
Fret Nothing, Eastmont Town Center Has You Covered
Eastmont Town Center, located on 73rd and Bancroft, is a hub for all one’s needs or, at least a big stepping stone. Firstly, on the first floor you will find the Self-Sufficiency Center, known as[Read more]
Strengthened by ICE
One’s journey through grade school is supposed to be a time that builds children into young adults with the opportunity of a brighter future. But in today’s American society, it appears to be anything[Read more]
A Dream Deferred?
Class was almost over; we were finishing up when Mario jumped out of his seat. “Awww shit,” he sighed with a look of disdain on his face. “What’s up, you ok?” I walked over[Read more]
