Barbara Lee Archives - Oakland Voices

Henry J. Kaiser Center reopens after two decades

February 5, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

The Kaiser Center for the Arts includes five performance venues, rehearsal and office spaces.

California voters approve Prop 50 redistricting plan

November 5, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Prop 50 redraws California’s political map.

Oakland Mayor’s first ‘State of the City’ highlights safety, livability

October 8, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee pledged cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods during her Oct. 8 ‘State of the City’ address.

Emergency fund aids 24 Oakland arts organizations after cuts

September 4, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

A $600,000 fund will sustain 24 Oakland arts groups, preventing cuts and supporting local cultural programs.

Oakland pledges sidewalk improvements following accessibility lawsuit

July 24, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

In response to a federal disability lawsuit, Oakland must repair sidewalks to increase accessibility for all residents.

Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress

January 29, 2025 Amelah El-Amin

Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.

An African American woman with short hair raises her hand in celebration standing behind a podium. The sign in front says "Barbara Lee" in a green poster

Rep. Barbara Lee Kicks off Senate Campaign at Laney College Event Saturday

February 28, 2023 Oakland Voices

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland in the U.S. House of Representatives, launched her bid for the senate seat this Saturday. The celebratory event took place at Laney College in Oakland, with supporters including Oakland

the Grand Lake Theatre marquee says "Sneak Preview Tonight Barbara Lee Speaking Truth to Power"

New Barbara Lee Documentary Required Viewing for Oaklanders

August 13, 2021 Kat Ferreira

The documentary film about Congresswoman Barbara Lee debuted at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre last week.

Vaccines distributed unequally in Oakland; federal COVID Relief on the way

March 1, 2021 Rasheed Shabazz

Who is at risk? Who is being protected?

Women Politicians Lead East Oakland Rally Against Social Security Cuts

December 19, 2012 Howard Dyckoff

By Howard Dyckoff More than 50 rallied last week in East Oakland to oppose any cuts in Medicare and Social Security. Protesters joined Congressional Rep. Barbara Lee, Assembly Member Nancy Skinner, and Oakland Mayor Jean