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Oakland Voices Class Members Find their Muse

April 28, 2016 Tom Webb

If you ask a journalist why he or she chooses to engage in this craft, you’re bound to find 101 reasons. But the newest community journalists trained by the Oakland Voices program were nearly univocal

Oakland Juneteenth Celebration Returns on June 27

June 24, 2015 Howard Dyckoff

It’s time again for West Oakland’s annual Juneteenth Celebration. Presented this year by the B-H Brilliant Minds Project, the festivities will held on June 27th, 11 AM to 6 PM, at 3233 Market St.

Our future doctors and nurses, straight out of East Oakland

March 13, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown In looking at the negative perception many people have of East Oakland, one would think that there was no opportunity for success, especially amongst youth. With limited resources and outlets to support

Oakland, How Deep is Your Love?

February 11, 2013 Katherine Brown

As Sergio and I continue to talk about how the tide has turned in The Town, he asks, “Am I a part of this new Oakland? I don’t know. This ain’t Oakland.” I tend to agree. I don’t know how I fit in to what this city has become. With this new wave of Oaklanders, it seems like The Town is being boiled down to a fad – slowly losing its identity as it becomes a caricature of other metropolitan cities.

Health of the Hood – What Makes the Mills College Neighborhood Healthy?

January 28, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown When trying to identify what makes my neighborhood healthy, I was hard pressed to find glaring examples of what is traditionally associated with “healthy living.” There aren’t any farmers markets, open green

Nail Salon Owners’ New Strategy to Go Green & Improve Relations with Black Clients

January 23, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown It amazes me how priorities change as you grow older. Feats and experiences that seem so trivial now, meant the world to me as an adolescent. One activity in particular was getting

VIDEO – ‘Tis the Season: Laurel Neighborhood Harmonizes to Help Others in Need

December 26, 2012 Katherine Brown

Is harmony and unity possible in East Oakland? The Laurel Merchant and Laurel District Association strive to prove that it does. The second annual Laurel Holiday Stroll and Donation Drive is just one of over 20 events held in the Laurel District geared towards strengthening relationships between the community and local business.

VIDEO: Health of the Hood – What Makes the Mills College Neighborhood Unhealthy?

December 12, 2012 Katherine Brown

I have lived in this community for over 20 years, and I have definitely seen many changes over time that do not aid in improving the health of my neighborhood. For example, over the last year, there has been a rash of break-ins and robberies. In one instance, a family was at home when would-be robbers tried to kick their door in.

Oakland Responds to Mehserle Verdict

July 8, 2010 Dre McEwen

Oakland Voices special coverage of Johannes Mehserle verdict.

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