Black Voices in the Town
Two Black Outdoor Enthusiasts Share Experiences of ‘Making Space’ During a Pandemic
Two African American women talk about what being outdoors meant for their well-being during the pandemic. […]
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One Oakland Woman’s Journey From the Streets to Being an Advocate for the Unsheltered
On any given night, over half a million Americans experience homelessness. A 2019 count indicated more than 4,000 unhoused residents live in Oakland. Resheemah White, also known to friends as “RoRo,” was one of them […]
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town: What is your dream for the future of Oakland?
Raheem Divine asked Oaklanders about their dreams for the future of the Town. […]
2021 Class
Talk of the Town: How have you ascended through this pandemic while living in Oakland?
Oakland residents adjusting to pandemic through creativity, community care, and reflection. […]
Arts & Culture
Talk of the Town: What do you love about Oakland’s food culture?
Tyla Brown asked Oakland natives, newcomers, and other Bay Area residents: “What do you love about Oakland food culture?” […]
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What comes to mind when you think about ‘Oakland’ and why?
Marilu Aguilar asked Bay Area residents about their thoughts on Oakland. […]
COVID-19
Masks: Is it over?!
Editor’s Note: Oakland Voices alumna Kevonna Taylor shares how she feels about mask guidelines, especially now with variants. Now that California is slowly re-opening, and masks can come off for those who are vaccinated in […]
COVID-19
Facial Freedom: An Escape from “Mask-ne”
Editor’s Note: Oakland Voices alumnus and Editor-in-Chief of The Peralta Citizen, Ryan Barba was an essential worker during the pandemic, requiring him to wear a mask many hours out of the day. Now that California […]
Arts & Culture
Bay Area’s hip-hop insiders say loss of artists are not isolated issues, long-term health needs to be addressed
Members of the hip-hop community are recognizing that a conversation about health and wellness for artists has become increasingly more important. As millions of people commiserate and share their remembrances online for their favorite artists, […]
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Pipe Dreams: Makeshift Living in Oakland is Nothing New
Oakland Voices correspondent Kat Ferreira digs into the history of unhoused populations in Oakland, from Pipe City to the current encampments at the same location. […]