For decades, the Oakland community has grappled with the juxtaposition of having a rich history of Black empowerment, while also housing an underground economy fed by the exploitation of Black girls and women. This year, […]
The popular biblical phrase, “swords into plowshares,” is often used to describe turning weapons of destruction to something for everyday use. Led by Paula Hawthorn and Cara Meredith of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s social justice […]
This past weekend, Allendale Elementary in East Oakland revealed a newly-constructed playground, garden, and mural to the community. Allendale is the first of six Oakland public schools that will receive a new playground, thanks to […]
On Friday, April 28, 2023, Oakland-based organization S.H.A.D.E (Survivors Healing, Advising and Dedicated to Empowerment) hosted their 11th Annual Stop the P.I.M.P (Prostituting Innocent Minors for Profit) event. The event is a youth open mic […]
Editor’s Note: April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In Alameda County, April 24th-30th signifies Sexually Exploited Minors Awareness Week for this year. Kristal Raheem of Oakland Voices interviewed Regina Y. Evans, an […]
In January, a new school board comprised of some newly-elected board members decided on the fate of six Oakland schools that were set to be shuttered this school year. Last year at this time, the […]
During a recent community meeting at Brookfield Elementary school, Oakland Unified School District’s Director of Continuous Improvement, Jen Corn, let parents know that the district’s enrollment system will not allow them to enroll their children […]
On August 29, at the beginning of this school year, there was a shooting on campus at Madison Park Academy, a middle school in the East Oakland flatlands. One student allegedly brought a gun and […]
Throughout most of the past decade, Azlinah Tambu had been active as a parent at Parker K-8 school in East Oakland. She always participated in the bake sales and resource giveaways held on the campus […]
The gray brick walls on the outside of the soon-to-be-opened Gopa Boxing Club are thick with layers of painted-over gang graffiti. Inside these walls, a brand-new boxing ring now sits and punching bags lay on […]
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