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McClymonds High parents express concern for students health, education following campus closure

February 26, 2020 Ayodele Nzinga

Following the closure of McClymonds High School due to potentially contaminated water, parents are concerned about the health of their children and the closure will have on their students.

Moms 4 Housing: A Movement Begins

January 22, 2020 Brandy Collins

On Monday, November 18, 2019, two mothers boldly began occupying a West Oakland house that had been vacant for two years on Magnolia Street. Dominique Walker, 34, and Sameerah Karim, 41, members of Moms 4

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

August 28, 2019 Dischonne Muhammad

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

Mandela Parkway: The Day Before Crack Hit. Then and Now.

December 15, 2016 Damu Dailey

“Man,” yes, my neighbor’s real name, was a man-child in all respects. He was always serious and rarely smiled, even when we played happily for hours. We were young, feral children running wild without

Missing Willie: Remembering Willie Tatmon III

September 10, 2010 Ida Hancox

We are losing our loved ones more and more each day to violence. Its seems like the smallest things can start deadly fights: staring, an argument over a girl, clothes, money, and especially turf. The