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How Has COVID and the Pandemic Impacted Your Life?

March 26, 2024 Sara Rowley, Brandy Collins and Katharine Davies Samway

Oakland Voices alum reflect on four years since the beginning of the pandemic. Some found new hobbies – mushroom foraging, for example – while others were at turning points in their careers.

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Health & Human Connection Four Years After the COVID-19 Pandemic Started

March 19, 2024 Kristal Raheem

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the crucial role of physical touch and social interaction in mental health, prompting a renewed focus on holistic approaches to well-being.

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An Unprecedented Pandemic: A Lookback to Three Years Ago

March 21, 2023 Oakland Voices

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

May 18, 2022 Momo Chang

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

April 13, 2022 Brandy Collins

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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OUSD’s New Mask Policy Starts Monday

March 18, 2022 Momo Chang

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

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African American Community Health in the Age of COVID

March 10, 2022 Eric Arnold

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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Managing and Adapting to Change During the Pandemic: Kevonna Taylor

March 3, 2022 Kevonna Taylor

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 Zooming, Blooming, and Mostly Not Dooming

March 1, 2022 Debora Gordon

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

Some Unexpected Outcomes of the Pandemic: Katharine Davies Samway

February 25, 2022 Katharine Davies Samway

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