Religion Archives - Oakland Voices

Over 1,000 People Join 22-Mile Interfaith Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage

March 26, 2024 Katharine Davies Samway

People from all faiths and backgrounds joined in on a 22 mile interfaith walk to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

a diverse group of people holding protest signs about Israel's attack on Gaza

Christian Organizations’ Responses to Israel’s Destruction of Gaza

March 19, 2024 Katharine Davies Samway

Demonstrations in support of Palestinians have highlighted the limited visibility of a strong Christian presence, attributed to historical antisemitism and fear of being labeled antisemitic, despite the Holy Land’s significance to Christianity.

An elder African American woman with short hair and a dress smiles for camera inside a church with colorful windows

Oakland’s Plymouth United Church is Promoting Jazz and Justice

May 8, 2023 Katharine Davies Samway

The 120-year old church now embraces social justice and inclusion.

a man wearing glasses and a suit speaks at podium

Oakland Pastors Support Palestinian Struggle

May 19, 2022 Katharine Davies Samway

Sami Abu Shehadeh is one of only 10 Palestinian legislators in the 120-member Israeli Knesset (Parliament), even though Palestinians make up 20% of Israel’s citizens. Recently, he toured the U.S. to visit Palestinian American communities

My Salvation

April 13, 2017 Tony Daquipa

I stared deeply into his brown eyes, not because I was trying to avoid looking at the graphic carnage that had been inflicted upon the rest of his body, but because I was transfixed by