East Oakland’s Freedom Store asks: ‘What does it mean to provide for ourselves?’
Homies Empowerment runs a free store in deep East Oakland to encourage community self-sufficiency.
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Azucena Rasilla
Azucena Rasilla reports on arts and community for The Oaklandside. She is an East Oakland native and a longtime reporter on Oakland arts, culture and community. As an independent local, bilingual journalist, she has reported for KQED Arts, The Bold Italic, Zora and Bold Latina. She was a writer and social media editor for the East Bay Express, helping readers navigate Oakland’s rich artistic and creatives landscapes through a wide range of innovative digital approaches.
Articles by Azucena
Oakland’s Town Fridge is creating food access, one refrigerator at a time
Organizers say “scarcity is a myth,” and they’ve already set up four fridges of free food around the city. More are in the works.
From civil unrest to outdoor gallery: How local artists are transforming Oakland
Over the past two weeks, a battered downtown Oakland has been transformed by street art depicting messages of unity and resistance.
Is your Oakland pharmacy open? Our guide to what’s open, where to get help, and why it matters
Chain pharmacies are closed across much of Oakland, but locals are organizing to make sure medicine remains accessible.
How do we make sense of what happened in downtown Oakland Friday night? A conversation with KMEL’s Durell Coleman
The local radio host, DJ, small-biz investor and Oakland native shares thoughtful reflections on the role of leadership in huge protests, supporting Black businesses and more.
