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Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?

September 21, 2023 Ansel Troy 1

Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety? […]

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Beating Swords into Plowshares in East Oakland

June 17, 2023 Bill Joyce 0

The popular biblical phrase, “swords into plowshares,” is often used to describe turning weapons of destruction to something for everyday use. Led by Paula Hawthorn and Cara Meredith of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s social justice […]

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Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?

Beating Swords into Plowshares in East Oakland

Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Momo Chang and Alum Brandy Collins

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Debora Gordon

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Iris M. Crawford

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Ayodele Nzinga