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An Asian American man sits in a chair inside a room with a sign that says "no more" and a photo of a ramen packet.

Back home in Oakland, I’m embracing a healthier life after prison

August 14, 2024 Lam Vo

Lam Vo describes his reentry experience after 15 years incarcerated, and the support he’s received from programs and family.

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What Remains is Ours: Remembering My Pops Before and After Alzheimers

June 10, 2024 Patricia Contreras-Flores

In the warmth of Tierra Caliente, Michoacan, my father, despite his Alzheimer’s, found joy in a swim that became a cherished memory.

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Dad’s Sundays at DeLauer’s

June 10, 2024 Dera R. Williams

A cherished Sunday ritual of Laybon Jones, Sr., an influential Oakland realtor and community leader, remembered by his daughter, Dera Williams, highlighting his love for literature and family traditions.

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Mothers Day is Every Day – A Poem

May 8, 2024 Hannah Moore

Hannah Moore’s poem celebrates and captures the complexities and ongoing journey of motherhood.

A Latina mom wearing a red suit dress, a young girl, and her father stand in a photo outdoors

Mothering of Self and Others is Medicine

May 7, 2024 Patricia Contreras-Flores

Patricia Contreras-Flores’s Mother’s Day essay celebrates the legacy of maternal love and nurturing that transcends generations in her family.

a diverse group of people holding protest signs about Israel's attack on Gaza

Christian Organizations’ Responses to Israel’s Destruction of Gaza

March 19, 2024 Katharine Davies Samway

Demonstrations in support of Palestinians have highlighted the limited visibility of a strong Christian presence, attributed to historical antisemitism and fear of being labeled antisemitic, despite the Holy Land’s significance to Christianity.

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William Gee Wong’s Memoir ‘Sons of Chinatown’ Explores Family Legacy Beginning With Chinese Exclusion Era

March 18, 2024 Momo Chang

In his new memoir ‘Sons of Chinatown,’ veteran journalist William Wong delves into his family’s immigration saga and the vibrant community life of Oakland’s Chinatown, offering a poignant reflection on Chinese American identity and experience.