EastOakland Archives - Oakland Voices

A Shout-Out To RBA Creative

July 27, 2018 Tonya Shipp

A big shout- out to Randolph Charles Belle for hosting Oakland Voices Cohort Group #6 at his space, RBA Creative, for our twice -a- month meetings. For sometimes entrusting his keys to our coordinator so

What’s New Around East Oakland

July 24, 2018 Tonya Shipp

The Buzz And What’s New Around East Oakland: Through August 9th, every 2nd and 4th Thursday is Night Market at Fruitvale Village in the Fruitvale District on 34th and

My Stroll Through The Dimond District

July 13, 2018 Tonya Shipp

I’d been locked away in the house for a few weeks and remembered consistently eyeballing Dimond Slice every time I’ve gone past it on the bus. Always trying to eat in a healthy manner, I

Discover or Reacquaint Yourself With The Laurel

July 12, 2018 Tonya Shipp

The first thing that I saw of familiarity in the Laurel District was the Subway fast food restaurant across the street from the 76 Gas Station; it reminded me of my hometown, Philadelphia. Subway makes

Eastmont Town Center Has You Covered! Part II

June 5, 2018 Tonya Shipp

I’m sure that you received the message in part one that everything you need for sustainability can be found at Eastmont TC. Your problem with or question about food, money, clothing, housing, medical/dental/mental health or

Fret Nothing, Eastmont Town Center Has You Covered

May 3, 2018 Tonya Shipp

Eastmont Town Center, located on 73rd and Bancroft, is a hub for all one’s needs or, at least a big stepping stone. Firstly, on the first floor you will find the Self-Sufficiency Center, known as

East Oakland Hip Hop Cultural Icon

February 27, 2018 Tonya Shipp

I love hip-hop and rap music; they’re my favorite genres. Don’t get me wrong, I like jazz, R&B, reggae, soca, salsa, hard rock, pop, alternative, and etcetera, so I do have diversified taste. However, what

Sweet and Bitter

January 8, 2018 Tonya Shipp

I’m leaving my $1400 – a-month two-bedroom rented house, locking my closet door; otherwise, known as my front door, with the leaky roof above it. I lock the two locks on my security door and