2010 Class

Life-long Art Collector Keeps Ebony Museum Alive & Strong For 20 Years

By Oakland Voices Contributor Cameron Wilson OAKLAND, CA – The bus ride from downtown Oakland to Oak Center is never monotonous.  There is always something different to see, from the […]

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DIARY OF A FIEND: A FAST-FOOD JUNKIE KICKS THE HABIT By Dawneka Akins This entry is part of my 31-day journey giving up some of the unhealthy eating habits I’ve had for most of my life. Fast food is everywhere – on every corner, on TV, and on huge billboards all over the city. For me, eating well with a low income, no car, and limited time is difficult. Dodging bad food – all I’ve known for 21 years – has become one of the biggest challenges of my life.

How The Ads Hook Me

DIARY OF A FIEND: A FAST-FOOD JUNKIE KICKS THE HABIT By Dawneka Akins This entry is part of my 31-day journey giving up some of the unhealthy eating habits I’ve had for most of my life. Fast food is everywhere – on every corner, on TV, and on huge billboards all over the city. For me, eating well with a low income, no car, and limited time is difficult. Dodging bad food – all I’ve known for 21 years – has become one of the biggest challenges of my life.

‘Eminent domain’ draws shudders in West Oakland
A fast-food junkie kicks the habit
What Is Fast Food, Anyway?

DIARY OF A FIEND: A FAST-FOOD JUNKIE KICKS THE HABIT By Dawneka Akins This entry is part of my 31-day journey giving up some of the unhealthy eating habits I’ve had for most of my life. Fast food is everywhere – on every corner, on TV, and on huge billboards all over the city. For me, eating well with a low income, no car, and limited time is difficult. Dodging bad food – all I’ve known for 21 years – has become one of the biggest challenges of my life.

Residents Struggle Over Future of West Oakland Park
My Last Meal

DIARY OF A FIEND: A FAST-FOOD JUNKIE KICKS THE HABIT By Dawneka Akins This entry is part of my 31-day journey giving up some of the unhealthy eating habits I’ve had for most of my life. Fast food is everywhere – on every corner, on TV, and on huge billboards all over the city. For me, eating well with a low income, no car, and limited time is difficult. Dodging bad food – all I’ve known for 21 years – has become one of the biggest challenges of my life.