A Chicana woman with dark brown hair smiles. On the right, an illustrated image of a young brown girl in braids, with a wire fence in front of her and "Land of the Cranes" as the title in white font

Oakland Author Aida Salazar Humanizes Border Detainees Through Children’s Book

By Katharine Davies Samway Posted April 26, 2021 10:10 am

Oakland author Aida Salazar's latest book delves into immigration centers for children to understand, through a series of free-verse poems

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The Town Remembers Legendary Rapper “Shock G” of Digital Underground

By Brandy Collins Posted April 22, 2021 11:11 pm

Oakland reacts to death of Shock G, of Oakland's Digital Underground.

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Oakland organizations working toward solidarity between Black and Asian communities

By Brandy Collins Posted April 2, 2021 7:13 pm

It’s a difficult time to prioritize emotions. Days after people took to the streets in protest for #StopAsianHate responding to the mass shooting of eight people in Atlanta, six of whom were Asian women, comes[Read more]

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‘From Oakland to Atlanta,’ community members send messages of solidarity, resistance, and healing

By Momo Chang and Amir Aziz Posted March 24, 2021 12:47 pm

Fear in Asian American communities continues to build after a mass shooting in Atlanta and continued reports of violent street assaults. Last night, hundreds gathered in Chinatown to show solidarity.

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Poetry & Music at “Fluid” Open Mic by AnyXMeans

By Brandy Collins Posted March 23, 2021 1:25 pm

An online open mic for musicians and poets, paired with a live band, provides a safe space for artists.

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Distance Learning, Halfway Across the World: Photo Essay By Cadence Patrick

By Cadence Patrick Posted March 16, 2021 12:04 pm

Oakland School for the Arts Digital Media student Cadence Patrick shares photo essay on moving across the globe during the pandemic.

Oakland’s Melrose Branch Library Workers During COVID-19: Photo Essay by William Truong

By William Truong Posted March 15, 2021 9:08 am

Oakland School for the Arts Digital Media student William Truong shares photo essay on Melrose Branch of Oakland Public Libraries.

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Watch “Stories of Solidarity: API and Black Artists in Oakland Unite”

By Momo Chang Posted March 2, 2021 7:33 am

Last week, the Oakland Cultural Affairs Commission, along with City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas’ office, organized a virtual town hall and concert featuring Asian and Pacific Islander and Black artists in Oakland. The event[Read more]

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New West Oakland Mural Celebrates Black Joy and Women of Black Panther Party

By Oakland Voices Posted February 28, 2021 3:09 pm

"This is something people do not know. The history books do not carry us.” - Ericka Huggins

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‘The sweetest escape’: a love letter to Oakland’s libraries

By Marabet Morales Sikahall Posted February 17, 2021 4:29 pm

Libraries are physically closed, but they continue to serve their neighborhoods. One East Oaklander shares her experience.

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