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Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town is an ongoing Oakland Voices series that features the perspectives of Oaklanders.

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Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town: What about Oakland or Lake Merritt gives you a sense of belonging?

July 12, 2022 Carina V. Lieu 0

Oakland residents share what makes them feel like they belong in the Town. […]

Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town: What is your dream for the future of Oakland?

November 11, 2021 Raheem Divine 0

Raheem Divine asked Oaklanders about their dreams for the future of the Town. […]

2021 Class

Talk of the Town: How have you ascended through this pandemic while living in Oakland?

November 9, 2021 Toni Rochelle 1

Oakland residents adjusting to pandemic through creativity, community care, and reflection. […]

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What comes to mind when you think about ‘Oakland’ and why?

November 1, 2021 Marilu Aguilar 0

Marilu Aguilar asked Bay Area residents about their thoughts on Oakland. […]

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Talk of the Town: What do you love about being in Oakland?

June 6, 2020 Brandy Collins 0

What do you like most about being in Oakland? […]

News

Talk of the Town: What do you love most about Oakland?

October 10, 2019 Amelah El-Amin 1

Oakland Voices correspondent Amelah El-Amin asks residents, What do you love most about Oakland?

2019-2020 Project Blogs

Talk of the Town: What brings you to Oakland and what do you love most about the Town?

October 9, 2019 Iris Crawford 0

Oakland Voices correspondent Iris M. Crawford asks residents, What brings you to Oakland and what do you love about the city? What brings you to Oakland and what do you love about the Town? “Oakland […]

News

Talk of the Town: What do you like most about Oakland?

October 8, 2019 Yadira Cervantes 0

Oakland Voices correspondent Yadira Cervantes asks Oaklanders: What do you like most about the Town? […]

2019-2020 Project Blogs

Talk of the Town: What do you love most about Oakland?

September 13, 2019 Markaya Spikes 0

Markaya Spikes asked Oakland residents, “What do you love most about Oakland?” […]

2019-2020 Project Blogs

Talk of the Town: What is your vision for West Oakland?

August 28, 2019 Dischonne Muhammad 0

What is your vision for West Oakland? Oakland Voices correspondent Dishonne Muhammad asks local residents. What is your vision for West Oakland?

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    Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Debora Gordon
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    “Khamsa” Multimedia Project Gives Voice to Black, Muslim, Immigrant and Refugee Artists in Processing Grief
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Alumni Updates

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Oakland Voices Alumni Update

Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Debora Gordon

Oakland Voices has trained dozens of community journalists over the years. We caught up with one of our alumna, Debora Gordon. In our last update about Gordon, we mentioned that she published a children’s book. As [...]
  • Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Iris M. Crawford

  • Oakland Voices Alumni Spotlight: Ayodele Nzinga

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

  • Oakland Voices Alumna Ayodele Nzinga Featured in ‘The New Yorker’ Film “The Game God(S)”

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Education

Bishop O’Dowd To Unveil New Facility With High School Hoops Showcase

November 23, 2022 1

The sounds of sneakers squeaking, basketballs bouncing, and coaches yelling echoed throughout Bishop O’Dowd’s brand new, state-of-the-art, 1,300 plus capacity gymnasium. This gym is the crown jewel of the private Catholic school’s new $40 million […]

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Established in 2010, Oakland Voices is a nine-month community journalism program, formed by a partnership between the Oakland Tribune and the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to dismantling systemic racism in news and building institutions of belonging. Correspondents use their voice to highlight the triumphs and challenges of life in Oakland, California. No previous media experience required. Join Oakland Voices and donate today!
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