17 year-old Oakland youth activist calls for allies, unity
“I am driven by the ancestral spirit that guides me. I envision a place that works for everybody. A place that allows everyone to flourish and a place that embraces everyone’s identity.”
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OUSD’s discussion on school re-opening today, with final announcements on Friday, July 10
Final plans on reopening OUSD schools will be announced on Friday, July 10.
Oakland Voices: Youth activists leading the Black Lives Matter Movement
Oakland Voices interviewed five young leaders who have taken the Black Lives Matter Movement by storm and reminded us that not only are our youth the future, but they are also the present.
Oakland School Board votes unanimously to eliminate its police force by 2021
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the “George Floyd Resolution to Eliminate the Oakland Schools Police Department” last night.
Outdoor Dining, Religious Services, Open Back Up in Oakland
As coronavirus hit an all-time high in California this week with more than 6,000 positive cases per day on some days, Oakland and Alameda County are starting to re-open some businesses and places of worship.
Oakland Voices discussion with organizer, performer, and activist Cat Brooks as part of bi-monthly broadcast, “Oakland Voices Tonight”
As civil unrest continued worldwide, Oakland Voices’ Coordinator Rasheed Shabazz moderated an online conversation about COVID-19, policing, and inequality in Oakland with Cat Brooks.
At Least 45 Oakland Public School Administrators Support Elimination of OUSD Police Force
Oakland Voices spoke with two of the principals who want to eliminate armed police in OUSD.
Who are the voices at the Protests? The people behind the mics, masks, and signs
We caught up with protesters Michael Houston, Alexcia Sundra, Brianna Noble, and Selena De Leon on why they protest as a part of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Workers at Oakland McDonald’s File Lawsuit for Unsafe Working Conditions
Workers at North Oakland McDonald's sue; plus, where to get free COVID-19 tests in Oakland.
COVID-19: Different Masks for Different Situations
“My list of outdoor essential actions narrows down to exercise, shopping, and going to and from work. I wear a mask made out of fabric when exercising; a charcoal filtered mask when shopping; and both[Read more]
