Martin G. Reynolds Archives

California budget commits $15M to support local newsrooms, emerging journalists

July 3, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz and Oakland Voices

California’s 2025-2026 budget will support local journalism outlets and emerging journalists.

Oakland Voices graduation ceremony honors 2024 class, alumni

November 26, 2024 Tanna Samone

Oakland Voices celebrated the 2024 Community Journalism Academy on November 22 at Oakstop.

Oakland Voices awarded $100K Press Forward grant

October 23, 2024 Oakland Voices

Oakland Voices is one of 205 newsrooms across the country to receive a grant to cover gaps in local news coverage.

Oakland Voices Co-Director Momo Chang joins Civil Eats

October 15, 2024 Kat Ferreira and Amani Hamed

After nearly five years with Oakland Voices, co-director Momo Chang joins Civil Eats as senior editor, bringing expertise in food justice.

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Dismantling Systemic Racism in News

February 1, 2024 Martin Reynolds

Read an insightful excerpt from Martin Reynolds, co-executive director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, reflecting on the profound impact of George Floyd’s killing on his perspective as a journalist and a Black man.

The Oakland Tribune breaks new ground with library-based ‘Oakland Voices’ community correspondents project

June 15, 2010 and Oakland Voices

Community Media Access center opens in West Oakland Library