For years, advocates have been calling for the restoration of the 16th Street train station in West Oakland, which played a key role in Black labor history in the U.S. The train station recently got added to the National Register of Historic Places, opening doors to fund the restoration.

<p>For years, advocates have been calling for the restoration of the 16th Street train station in West Oakland, which played a key role in Black labor history in the U.S. The train station recently got added to the National Register of Historic Places, opening doors to fund the restoration.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>