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‘A Different Way of Looking’ — The Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard

Teresa Moore -
A native San Franciscan, Howard's work stretching six decades reflects on Black culture, American history, justice and community.
Op-Ed

Jumping on the Knicks Bandwagon

Sophie Martin -
"Being swept up in a crowd of Knicks fans during their championship run gave me a feeling of unity and belonging I won’t lose for years to come."
Arts & Entertainment

The Bay Area Archivist Saving Afghanistan’s Musical Legacy

Christopher Alam -
Every night after his day job, Omid J. scours the internet looking to acquire the remaining vestiges of Afghanistan’s musical past.
Education

An American Tragedy

Louis Freedberg -
Even though they have one of the most important jobs in America, many teachers face a crisis of affordability, even with gains at the bargaining table.
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She Left at 16. She Won at 19. Alysa Liu’s Second Act

David Pham -
Youngest US champ at 13, left the sport at 16, Bay Area skater Alysa Liu returned to win the 2025 World Championships and Grand Prix Final, emerging as a leading 2026 Olympic contender.
Labor

Bay Area Groups Escalate Arms Embargo Demands at Port of Oakland

Christopher Alam -
Several organizations and local labor unions have joined in calls for an end to shipments of cargo bound for Israel from the port of Oakland.
Stop the Hate

Together We Rise To Fight Against Hate

Sunita Sohrabji -
More than 200 communities across California will participate in United Against Hate Week, Oct. 19-25.
Politics

Oakland Chinatown Looks for New Leaders to Survive — Fear of Crime a Top Priority

Peter Schurmann -
Fighting persistent crime and a struggling economy, Oakland's Chinatown is looking to new leadership with a vacant seat on the City Council.
Spotlight Community Media

Hitman Pleads No Contest in Murder of Chinatown Dentist

AsAmNews -
The prime suspect in the 2022 murder of Oakland Chinatown dentist Lili Xu has pleaded no contest and will likely receive a life sentence.
Spotlight Community Media

Radio B’alam: A Community Radio Empowering America’s Mam People

ACoM -
In the vibrant neighbourhoods of California’s Oakland, a community of indigenous Mam people has found a new home.
Housing

Oakland’s Wood Street Commons Meets the City’s Wrecking Ball

David Bacon -
Acclaimed photojournalist David Bacon documents the recent eviction of residents from one of Oakland, California's largest and oldest homeless encampments.

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