Hidden Stories Archives - Oakland Voices

Finishing School: The Significance of a GED

July 25, 2018 Ryan Barba

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 motivating

What’s New Around East Oakland

July 24, 2018 Tonya Shipp

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

ICE Takes Away A Friend

July 19, 2018 Kevonna Taylor

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

Deaths Due to Driving

July 2, 2018 Kevonna Taylor

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,

Oakland Voices Covers Community Policing Advisory Board

June 28, 2018 Tonya Shipp

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.

Eastmont Town Center Has You Covered! Part II

June 5, 2018 Tonya Shipp

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

Fret Nothing, Eastmont Town Center Has You Covered

May 3, 2018 Tonya Shipp

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

Strengthened by ICE

April 26, 2018 Ryan Barba

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 but

A Dream Deferred?

March 23, 2018 Hannah Moore

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

One of the Many

March 12, 2018 Ryan Barba

In my last article, I profiled Missio Dei Oakland. In this article, I write about how I joined the church. Entering the darkest phase of my existence in 2015, I had developed the mentality of