Opinion Archives - Page 4 of 8

Oakland Coliseum sale must truly benefit Oakland residents

November 1, 2024 Vanessa Riles

The African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) purchased the Oakland Coliseum. East Oakland residents still need a binding Community Benefits Agreement.

Workers face rising costs, low wages, burnout

October 30, 2024 Brandy Collins

U.S. workers are feeling the pressure as every industry from tourism to musicians comes to terms with letting go of the middle class dream of yesteryear.

How the 2024 election looks for one first-time voter from Oakland

October 21, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Alma Collins Dumas, 18, shares her perspective of the 2024 elections as a first-time voter.

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.

Urban Peace Movement statement following Juneteenth shooting at Lake Merritt

June 24, 2024 Oakland Voices

Urban Peace Movement is disheartened by the violence that took place during the Juneteenth gathering in our beloved Oakland.

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Black Fatherhood’s Bad Rap Needs to Change

June 10, 2024 Brandy Collins

Black fathers are overcoming stigmas and demonstrating their vital contributions to their children’s lives through community support, art, and activism.

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Opinion: A Vandal Breaks into Legendary Marcus Books: Where is the Love?

June 3, 2024 Dera R. Williams

A vandal broke into the legendary Black-owned bookstore, Marcus Books, last October, leaving the community questioning, “Where is the love?”

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Understanding our Individual and Collective Trauma Can Help Us All Heal

May 14, 2024 Joy Quilatan

Learn about trauma’s broad impact, including personal and societal challenges like COVID-19 and racial injustice, with resources for healing in California

Trashing Oakland is costing us all. Take care of our mess!

March 6, 2024 Daniel Swafford

We are just dirty, disgusting animals and the sooner you admit that the better of this world will be. The litter, the dumping, and the cost individual’s behavior has on everyone’s wallet. Maybe if we all admit we have a problem we can change our behavior in a way that is healthy and frees up resources for a better quality of life.

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Dismantling Systemic Racism in News

February 1, 2024 Martin Reynolds

Read an insightful excerpt from Martin Reynolds, co-executive director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, reflecting on the profound impact of George Floyd’s killing on his perspective as a journalist and a Black man.