Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland Voices Director selected for Ida B. Wells Fellowship

Rasheed Shabazz will examine Oakland’s homelessness policies as part of investigative journalism fellowship.

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Writers, photographers, filmmakers, educators gather in West Oakland

Journalists met in West Oakland to share stories and build community connections.

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Lighthouse Mosque hosts Malcolm X reading group

Over the next 12 weeks, the group will read the Autobiography of Malcolm X and share their own stories.

Akonadi Foundation awards Oakland Voices grant to support ‘movement journalism’

Oakland Voices alumni will publish stories focused on healers, culture-bearers, and storytellers in the Town.

Oakland Voices graduation ceremony honors 2024 class, alumni

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

Oakland Voices awarded $100K Press Forward grant

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

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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Empowered Community Journalists Ready to Share Oakland’s Untold Stories

Meet the newest community correspondents making a difference in Oakland's storytelling landscape.

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Changing the Narrative: Oakland Voices Launches 2023 Journalism Academy

Oakland Voices launches Community Journalism Academy, empowering 10 residents with essential storytelling skills.

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Oakland Voices at Maynard 200: Co-Director Rasheed Shabazz and Alumnus Tony Daquipa