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Aqueila Lewis

An African American woman stands in front of the Las Vegas sign, with a child running in the background
COVID-19

Welcome to Las Vegas: My family searches for home in the midst of COVID-19

July 29, 2020 Aqueila M. Lewis-Ross

In the midst of a global pandemic, Aqueila Lewis and her family move to Vegas to seek more affordable housing.

A woman smiles and holds up one fist in front of a housing encampment in East Oakland.
COVID-19

The Village Oakland’s Needa Bee Speaks Out

June 2, 2020 Iris Crawford and Aqueila M. Lewis-Ross

“This pandemic has illustrated not only is housing a human right, but a public health intervention.” – Needa B

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Oakland Voices wins prestigious Society of Professional Journalists’ award

October 26, 2016 Brenda Payton

Four Oakland Voices correspondents awarded by Society of Professional Journalists.

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