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COVID-19

An Unprecedented Pandemic: A Lookback to Three Years Ago

March 21, 2023 Oakland Voices 0

Three years ago this month, we went into a lockdown. Schools and many workplaces closes. Restaurants shut down. What many thought was a short-term situation that would last maybe a few weeks — or a […]

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COVID-19

COVID Cases Rise in the Bay Area; Free COVID Tests Mailed to Home

May 18, 2022 Momo Chang 0

COVID cases are rising in the Bay Area, and health officials are asking people to exercise caution. Even though masks are no longer required in indoor spaces, Alameda County public health officials and the state […]

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Arts & Culture

“Ghetto Gospel” EP Release on 4/20 at Oakstop Will be Vibe Muzik’s Debut 

April 13, 2022 Brandy Collins 0

Transforming and evolving musically in times of strife has become a soothing balm for Mandala Msanii (Baylis), leading to the creation of Vibe Muzik’s new EP, Ghetto Gospel. When Oakland Voices first featured Msanii (as […]

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Education

OUSD’s New Mask Policy Starts Monday

March 18, 2022 Momo Chang 0

Starting next Monday, OUSD schools will not require masking while outdoors. […]

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Black Voices in the Town

African American Community Health in the Age of COVID

March 10, 2022 Eric Arnold 0

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 […]

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COVID-19

Managing and Adapting to Change During the Pandemic: Kevonna Taylor

March 3, 2022 Kevonna Taylor 0

We asked our Oakland Voices alumni community members and correspondents: How has pandemic life changed your habits and your outlook? How have you navigated public spaces and health risks now that we are in a […]

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COVID-19

COVID Zooming, Blooming, and Mostly Not Dooming

March 1, 2022 Debora Gordon 2

“In some ways, phone, email, text and Zoom have increased my contact with friends.” […]

COVID-19

Some Unexpected Outcomes of the Pandemic: Katharine Davies Samway

February 25, 2022 Katharine Davies Samway 9

We asked our Oakland Voices alumni community members and correspondents: How has pandemic life changed your habits and your outlook? How have you navigated public spaces and health risks now that we are in a […]

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COVID-19

State, Alameda County Ease Indoor Masking Requirements Starting Feb. 16

February 14, 2022 Momo Chang 0

The state and Alameda County are easing up on indoor mask rules. Starting on February 16, 2022, 10 Bay Area counties including Alameda County, plus the City of Berkeley, will allow those who are vaccinated […]

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COVID-19

Oakland Students Call for Strike Next Week Over School Safety

January 15, 2022 Tony Daquipa 1

As I struggled trying to figure out how to host a Zoom meeting for the first time, the two 10th graders whom I was trying to interview sent me a link to a meeting that […]

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Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Momo Chang and Alum Brandy Collins

Oakland Voices is excited to announce that two of our members will join the Maynard 200 Fellowship. Oakland Voices is a program of The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to [...]
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Education

Laney College and Hack the Hood Year-Long Program Comes with $400 Monthly Stipend

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Students who want to get an education in the STEM field can apply and enroll now in Drive: Laney, a program between Laney College and Oakland-based Hack the Hood. Students who complete the 12 month […]

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Established in 2010, Oakland Voices is a nine-month community journalism program, formed by a partnership between the Oakland Tribune and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to dismantling systemic racism in news and building institutions of belonging. Correspondents use their voice to highlight the triumphs and challenges of life in Oakland, California. No previous media experience required. Join Oakland Voices and donate today!
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