2023 Class Archives - Oakland Voices

a colorful mural depicting African Americans and the words "Marcus Books est. 1960" in red letters

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?”

A collage image of people holding their temples, an in the middle, closed eyes of a woman to depict depression and stress

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

A large mural with hummingbird and orange poppies while jazz musicians play

Murals in Oakland: Connecting Community, a Medium of Social Change

May 7, 2024 Daniel Swafford

Public murals uplift fights for justice and push forward the movements of the present.

five people sit in front of an indoor mural that says "knowledge is power"

Empowered Community Journalists Ready to Share Oakland’s Untold Stories

April 16, 2024 Brandy Collins

Meet the newest community correspondents making a difference in Oakland’s storytelling landscape.

Lactation consultants empower mothers to navigate breastfeeding

March 12, 2024 Joy Quilatan

Even though breastfeeding seems natural, it can be a challenge for mothers. But moms can get support.

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.