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Green Party’s candidate for Governor: An Interview with Butch Ware

March 18, 2026 California Black Media

Green Party candidate aims to ‘Crash the party.’

News

Fueled by Resilience: An interview with Mia Bonta

January 7, 2026 California Black Media

Assemblywoman Mia Bonta said her constituents inspire her to keep fighting.

News

Organizing Black women: An Interview with LaNiece Jones

December 16, 2025 California Black Media

LaNiece Jones said the “ongoing political gaslighting of Black communities–especially Black women–has been deeply frustrating” this year.

Arts & Culture

Love, light, and ‘Noor’: An interview with Nijla Mu’min

August 6, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Filmmaker Nijla Mu’mim discusses her journey as a filmmaker, how the Bay Area influenced her grassroots storytelling, and her new film, “Noor.”

Arts & Culture

Documenting ‘Wood Street’: An interview with Caron Creighton

July 30, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Caron Creighton discusses homelessness, filmmaking, and her forthcoming documentary, “Wood Street.”

Arts & Culture

From Oakland to Ironheart: An interview with Chinaka Hodge

July 23, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland Voices’ exclusive interview with Chinaka Hodge, head writer for “Ironheart,” a six episode series now on Disney Plus.

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An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone

October 25, 2024 Marian Johnson

Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.

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An interview with Matthew Nicholson: Ninth grader speaks about living in Oakland 

October 18, 2024 Nikia Durgin

Nikia Durgin interviews her son, Matthew Nicholson, about what its like growing up in Oakland and how he understands the Town.

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An interview with Hamza Green on Bruce Lee, martial arts, reducing violence in Oakland 

September 30, 2024 MuHajir Hassan

MuHajir Hassan interviews Hamza Green about Bruce Lee Way, a street in Oakland named after the late, great martial artist.

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An interview with Dr. Kimberly King and Rev. Monica Cross: Leaders of the Laney College chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign

September 11, 2024 Sydney Lester

Dr. Kimberly King and Rev. Monica Cross discussed housing and human rights with Sydney Lester.

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