West Oakland Archives - Oakland Voices

Federal coal funding sparks renewed debate over pollution, jobs and environmental justice.

Unhoused families said they lacked housing while waiting for affordable complex to open.

The exhibit focused on Russell City and West Oakland.

Life is Living Festival celebrated Oakland with joy, resistance, and rhythm.

Photos from the 17th Life is Living Festival at DeFremery Park, held Oct. 11.

Horses, music, and vibrant boots filled West Oakland for the 51st Black Cowboy Parade and Festival.

Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20.

West Oakland residents face severe air quality challenges. Despite grassroots advocacy, their fight for environmental justice continues

Nikia Durgin interviews her son, Matthew Nicholson, about what its like growing up in Oakland and how he understands the Town.

Nikia Durgan asked West Oakland residents in the Lower Bottoms to imagine what West Oakland looked like before BART and the Post Office.