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‘Therapy groups have taught me to value and love myself’
When Nuria Dardón emigrated, she found the psychological help she needed to overcome her traumas and fears, after years of stigma, abuse and domestic violence in Guatemala. […]
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Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town: Town creatives share what makes Oakland home for them
Creative people keep moving to Oakland. Patricia Fox headed to Joyce Gordon Gallery to ask a few why they made Oakland home. […]
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town: Is crime surging in Oakland? How has it affected how you live?
With reports of increased crime in Oakland, how are residents adjusting how they live and move about the Town? […]
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town: What brings you peace?
At a time when many do not experience peace regularly, Oakland Voices correspondent Daniel Swafford asks Oakland Peace Summit attendees: What brings you peace? […]
Talk of the Town
What makes Bay Area relationships so toxic?
Many Oakland residents haven’t had examples of healthy relationships. What is it about Oakland that makes loves stories so toxic? […]
Talk of the Town
Long-time residents share why they choose to stay in Oakland
Long-time Oaklanders love Oakland for many reasons. Why do residents choose to stay? […]
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?
Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety? […]
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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?” […]
Oakland Voices
Changing the Narrative: Oakland Voices Launches 2023 Journalism Academy
Oakland Voices launches Community Journalism Academy, empowering 10 residents with essential storytelling skills. […]
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Culture Makers Q&A: What is it like covering Oakland? Local journos weigh in
A couple of weeks ago, Oakland Voices Co-Director Momo Chang participated in an event at The New Parkway Theater, hosted by Oaklandside. The sold-out event included a panel discussion with Chang, KQED show host and […]