Black Voices in the Town

‘Black Tulip’: Action, culture shift in Oakland necessary for Black women’s safety

Black Tulip’s Cultural Week of Action featured art installations, street outreach, and letter writing to mobilize against disproportionate violence against Black women and girls. Community members are encouraged to support a City Council resolution to protect Black women.

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Image of the Alameda County Courthouse by photographer Thomas Hawk with the works, "Alameda County establishes Reparations Commission."
Alameda County’s new Reparations Commission already behind schedule

Alameda County established a Reparations Commission in March to address racial inequalities for African Americans. The Board of Supervisors has not appointed all 15 commissioners, nor set its first meeting date.

A Black man holds his infant son in the water with a blue pool noodle tied safely around the baby to keep him afloat
One Oaklander reflects on his journey becoming a West Oakland swim instructor
An African American director with a beanie chats with a tall man in a white tank top and with an Afro
How One Local Filmmaker Debuted First Film and Comic Book During Pandemic
A group of African American band members, including two women wearing white dresses.
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A black women with braids wearing a grey sweater poses in front of large pieces of logs and wood
Binta Ayofemi is an Innovator Reclaiming Spaces for Black Art

Artist Binta Ayofemi bring Black joy and creativity to the art scene in Oakland and San Francisco.

An African American man with curly hair and glasses sits outside on a sunny day
African American Community Health in the Age of COVID

Dr. Saturu Ned on why the Black Panther Party survival programs of the past may be critical to the future of the African American community

Two African American women talk about what being outdoors meant for their health during the pandemic.
Two Black Outdoor Enthusiasts Share Experiences of ‘Making Space’ During a Pandemic

Two African American women talk about what being outdoors meant for their well-being during the pandemic.