Lateefah Simon Archives - Oakland Voices

WATCH: Brotherhood of Elders launches election video series

May 2, 2026 Saleem Gilmore

Editor’s Note: As part of Oakland Voices’ June 2 primary election coverage, we’re featuring the latest installment of “Real Talk About the Town,” a voter education series produced by the Brotherhood of Elders Network and

Oscar Grant family, movement, ‘still pressing on’ 17 years

January 3, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Family and movement gathered at Fruitvale to remember Oscar Grant and press on for justice.

Life is Living Festival celebrates Black Panther legacy in Oakland

October 22, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

Life is Living Festival celebrated Oakland with joy, resistance, and rhythm.

Lateefah Simon sworn into Congress

January 29, 2025 Amelah El-Amin

Barbara Lee passed the baton as Lateefah Simon sworn-in on a Bible and a Quran.

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Oakland Voices receives Akonadi Foundation Grant

June 9, 2020 Oakland Voices

Funds will be used for Oakland storytelling during COVID-19.

Eighth Annual Townies Awards Highlights Oakland’s Progressive Side

July 16, 2018 Howard Dyckoff

Social Justice activists partied down on June 28 at the Oakland Progressives Party + Townie Awards at the Oakland Museum. The combined party, fundraiser, and awards ceremony, occurred in the museum’s sculpture garden. It was also