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Black Arts Film Festival honors ‘OGs of Oakland’

August 19, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

How Oakland’s BAM Film Fest has grown into a powerful celebration of Black arts, film, and community, honoring ancestral legacies and defying a climate of funding cuts.

Trump: Oakland out of control, ‘so far gone’

August 13, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

President Trump criticized Oakland while announcing federal takeover of D.C. police. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee clapped back.

Hyphy Burger opens in West Oakland

August 10, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland’s newest smash burger spot, Hyphy Burger, opened in West Oakland.

Black Arts Movement Film Festival returns to Oakland

July 31, 2025 Oakland Voices

Events include film screenings, artist talks, and community networking.

Oakland to restore Cultural Affairs Manager position

July 30, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

Artists and advocates said Cultural Affairs Manager brought much needed resources to Oakland arts community.

Oakland LGBTQ Center fights for survival after federal cuts

July 28, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

The Trump administration rescinded $600,000 in federal grants earmarked for the Oakland LGTBQ Center.

Oakland pledges sidewalk improvements following accessibility lawsuit

July 24, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

In response to a federal disability lawsuit, Oakland must repair sidewalks to increase accessibility for all residents.

‘Civic Love’ blooms in Oakland amidst public art cuts

July 17, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

Oakland’s “Civic Love” block party introduced Lot 2270, a former parking lot turned community space.

California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage

July 7, 2025 Cayla Mihalovich and Cal Matters

Incarcerated firefighters in California currently earn less than $11 per day.

California budget commits $15M to support local newsrooms, emerging journalists

July 3, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz and Oakland Voices

California’s 2025-2026 budget will support local journalism outlets and emerging journalists.