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Documenting ‘Wood Street’: An interview with Caron Creighton

July 30, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Caron Creighton discusses homelessness, filmmaking, and her forthcoming documentary, “Wood Street.”

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From Oakland to Ironheart: An interview with Chinaka Hodge

July 23, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland Voices’ exclusive interview with Chinaka Hodge, head writer for “Ironheart,” a six episode series now on Disney Plus.

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Life of Black Panther ‘Cub’ takes stage at Oakland Museum

July 18, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Meres-Sia Gabriel brings her Black Panther Party childhood to stage at the Oakland Museum on July 20, 2025. Photo courtesy of Meres-Sia Gabriel.

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Strong Together: Oakland Asian, Black community leaders use art for healing, unity 

March 11, 2025 Kristal Raheem

A new exhibit at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center promotes healing, shared history, and solidarity between Asian and Black communities.

a group of people in a mosque holding copies of a book
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Lighthouse Mosque hosts Malcolm X reading group

February 25, 2025 Amelah El-Amin

Over the next 12 weeks, the group will read the Autobiography of Malcolm X and share their own stories.

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Black Panther Party Museum unveils ‘Survival Pending Revolution’ exhibit

February 24, 2025 Kwajo Opoku Ware

The Black Panther Party Museum opened a new exhibit highlighting community programs.

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Living Jazz MLK tribute concert illuminates love, light, R.E.S.P.E.C.T  

January 21, 2025 Kristal Raheem

The 21st annual tribute concert to MLK also honored Aretha Franklin.

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Women DJs like Darling Cool and Amal are shaping the Bay music scene

December 30, 2024 Randi Cross

For women DJs “Darling Cool” and “DJ Amal,” music is more than just sound: it’s a way to heal, and build community in the Bay Area.

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Saafir: Requiem for a Saucy Nomad

November 25, 2024 Eric Arnold

Since his debut album 30 years ago, legendary rapper Saafir combined jazz and funk to create a completely original sound. He was 54

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Oakland nightlife is thriving

October 10, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Nightlife experiences like Crybaby, Wolfpack Studios, and Second Mondays by Gold Beams help make Oakland a destination.

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