2024 Class Archives - Oakland Voices

Oakland experienced two heat waves since July

November 18, 2024 Sydney Lester

Oakland experienced heatwaves in July and October. High temperatures leave some residents vulnerable to heat exposure.

How Oakland teens cope with stress and find joy in the Town

November 14, 2024 Alma Collins Dumas

Oakland teens face challenges from fear of gun violence to high costs of living. Yet, many also find joy in the Town.

Get the lead out: Oakland parents demand clean water in schools

November 12, 2024 Kwajo Opoku Ware

Oakland public school parents are urging the district to adopt stricter testing protocols and reduce lead exposure in schools.

For Justice: Vote Yes on 6 and No on 36

November 5, 2024 Marian Johnson

Vote Yes on Proposition 6, which ends forced labor in prisons, and No on Proposition 36, to avoid a new war on drugs.

An interview with Jovanka Beckles, candidate for State Senate District 7

November 4, 2024 MuHajir Hassan

Jovanka Beckles is currently on the AC Transit Board of Directors. She’s running for State Senate District 7, which includes Oakland.

Prop. 6 could end ‘slavery’ in California prisons

November 4, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Proposition 6 would eliminate involuntary servitude or forced prison labor in California state prisons. Some oppose ending slavery due to possible labor costs.

An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone

October 25, 2024 Marian Johnson

Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.

An interview with Matthew Nicholson: Ninth grader speaks about living in Oakland

October 18, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Nikia Durgin interviews her son, Matthew Nicholson, about what its like growing up in Oakland and how he understands the Town.

Oakland city council adopts budget, freezes hiring to address deficit

October 16, 2024 Yasamin Hatefi

The Oakland City Council adopted a mid-cycle budget, contingent on the sale of Coliseum. To address deficit, vacant positions unfilled.

Oakland closing homeless encampments, promising unhoused residents temporary shelter

October 12, 2024 Moamer Rafe

Oakland closing three homeless encampments and opening a temporary shelter.