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Talk of the Town

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

Talk of the Town

What makes Bay Area relationships so toxic?

September 28, 2023 Nani Smith 1

Many Oakland residents haven’t had examples of healthy relationships. What is it about Oakland that makes loves stories so toxic? […]

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Long-time residents share why they choose to stay in Oakland

September 26, 2023 Joy Quilatan 0

Long-time Oaklanders love Oakland for many reasons. Why do residents choose to stay? […]

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Talk of the Town: How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?

September 19, 2023 Tanna Samone 0

There are many ways to describe the Town. Tanna Simone asked residents, “How would you describe Oakland to someone who has never been here?” […]

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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. […]

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

November 11, 2021 Kristal Raheem 0

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

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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? […]

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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?

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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 […]

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Oakland Voices Alumni Update

Maynard 200 Fellowship Kicks Off by Empowering its Fellows to Effect Change

In June, the Maynard 200 Fellowship kicked off with 49 fellows in attendance. Oakland Voices is a program of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, and this year, co-director Momo Chang and alumna Brandy Collins [...]
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Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation to Remodel Six Oakland Schoolyards

May 23, 2023 1

This past weekend, Allendale Elementary in East Oakland revealed a newly-constructed playground, garden, and mural to the community. Allendale is the first of six Oakland public schools that will receive a new playground, thanks to […]

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