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Talk of the Town: When you hear the word ‘Oakland’, what comes to mind?

Former Russell City resident, Marian Johnson asked members of her family: What comes to mind when you hear the word 'Oakland'?

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A woman on a sidewalk looks at a huge pile of dumped furniture on the sidewalk
‘It’s not just what you see.’ Illegal dumping is affecting people’s lives

East Oakland residents speak out on the growing problem of illegal dumping in their communities, highlighting the impact on residents, businesses, and schools. Despite city efforts, including clean-up programs and surveillance initiatives, advocates continue to push for greater accountability and action from city leaders.

A young Black girl hugs a Black woman at an event
It Takes a Village: Community Leaders Assemble to Protect Black Women and Youth
a table with gardening tools, along with a vase of red and orange flowers
Beating Swords into Plowshares in East Oakland
An aerial photo of a black basketball court that says "Eat. Learn. Play." in colorful font
Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation to Remodel Six Oakland Schoolyards
Two African American women hug next to each other and smile for a photo
S.H.A.D.E Celebrates the Return of their Annual ‘Stop the P.I.M.P.’ Event for Oakland Youth
A colorful mural with "You are beloved" and Harriet Tubman and others
Healing as a Hero: One Woman Shares Her Path to Liberation as a Survivor and Abolitionist of Sexual Violence
a large group holds a sign facing traffic "Protest Oakland Schools"
After a Year of Intense Community Action, New OUSD School Board Reverses School Closures
A group of parents at an elementary school listen to OUSD and someone on Zoom.
With Brookfield Elementary’s Fate Uncertain, Parents Wait in Limbo
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Teacher at Madison Park Academy, Site of a Alleged Accidental School Shooting, Speaks Out