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The End of an Era for Street Spirit

By Alastair Boone on June 30, 2023
Commentary   News
After nearly 28 years of uplifting the voices and stories of homeless people in the East Bay, this may be our last issue. Here's an update of our future goals, fundraising efforts, and the future of Street Spirit.

Homefulness Is Like Heaven

By Amir, Decolonize Academy on June 30, 2023
Arts and Culture   Community Events   News
Homefulness is not just a place, it’s much more than a place - it's like heaven.

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May 23, 2023
News
Online Independent Arts and Media (IAM) is the non-profit fiscal sponsor of Street Spirit. You can send us tax-deductible donations

Journalists, unhoused residents seek restraining order against OPD and the City of Oakland

By Zack Haber on May 16, 2023
News
Journalists and unhoused residents at Wood Street say that OPD and the city are violating their first amendment rights by limiting media access to cover an eviction. The dispute is being taken to court.

Remembering Michael Delacour, People’s Park co-founder and pillar of Berkeley organizing

By Supriya Yelimeli on April 7, 2023
Features   News
Delacour hosted the first meetings to organize and build People’s Park at his Berkeley home in the 1960s.

We are hiring!

March 6, 2023
Arts and Culture   Features   News   Opinion
We are hiring a new Editor in Chief for Street Spirit. This job is full-time and is scheduled to start

Our March cover

By Amiah Peterson on March 2, 2023
News
The artwork for our March cover is by Amiah Peterson.

Court decision halts People’s Park construction indefinitely

By Supriya Yelimeli on March 1, 2023
News
UC Berkeley said it still has an “unwavering” commitment to building student housing at People’s Park.

Why are Urban Ore workers are trying to unionize?

By Zack Haber on March 1, 2023
News
Workers say they want higher wages, scheduling reform, a just cause clause for terminations, and a say in how the company is run.

Remembering Alando Williams: Friend, father, Uncle of South Berkeley

By Katherine Blesie on February 7, 2023
Features   News   Street Spirits
Editor’s note: Alando Williams died early this year. He was 64 years old.

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February 2, 2023
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Homeless memorials celebrate lives lost; illuminate new data about mortality on the street

By Alastair Boone on January 7, 2023
Community Events   News
Memorials for unhoused people provide a space to both celebrate and grieve lives lost on the street—and shine a light on new data about homeless mortality.
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