The unjust murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and numerous other innocent black people at the hands of police sparked nationwide protests demanding justice for these victims of police violence. As a youth of color living in Oakland, I know that in order for this movement to truly be successful, we have to learn from those who fought to bring change to our city in the past.
Category: Q&A Interview
Is zoom university the only option?
By Ivelisse Diaz Covid-19 has undermined many day-to-day activities and events: in-person work, group gatherings, and concerts. One loss shared by millions of young people is that of their college experience. High school graduates are […]
Nurturing Joy During Quarantine: Some Words of Advice from Author Gabby Rivera
In conversation with Gabby Rivera, a queer Puerto Rican writer from the Bronx, YR Raw’s Ichtaca Lira asks her about the thought process behind her podcast, “Joy Revolution”, and for some words of advice when it comes to finding joy during quarantine.
Africans at the Function
by Sydney Wanguhu In the current state of being in a pandemic, going out to social gatherings aren’t the best way to spend your Friday and Saturday nights anymore. But for now, let’s reminisce on […]
Q&A: Black Lives Then and Now
The Civil Rights Movement is a big part of Black history. The Civil Rights Movement was about the right to be treated equally and to vote without being oppressed. But those battles are not finished.
Q&A: Tutoring Through The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered routines and quarantined millions of people at home. For kids and adolescents, this has disrupted their in-person education. Pratham Dalal recently spoke to Collen Schoenthal, a tutor at Dublin High School about how she has adjusted her tutoring style during this time.
Q&A: Playing Music Through A Pandemic
With the closure of live performance venues in the age of coronavirus, many musicians have found themselves struggling to stay afloat.
Q&A: The Underrated Essential Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses and restaurants have closed while grocery stores remain open, allowing people to shop for food and other necessities. Although their jobs are not as glamorous as others, they have been consistently providing service and offering a sense of normalcy in otherwise uncertain times.
Q&A: What’s Keeping You Occupied in Quarantine?
The journalism peer teachers share what’s keeping them occupied during quarantine. All the reading, watching, listening recommendations you’ll need!
Q&A: Inside The Port of Oakland
Pandemic closures effect work productivity and also on how employers and employees are coming together. Even faced with the challenges surrounding the Covid-19, business is still moving forward at the Port of Oakland
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