Get to know Naismith Hall-of-Fame Sports Writer Marc J Spears for the next episode of our vodcast on The Town #SeeThingsFromOurSide hosted by Taj Tashombe! Discover what Oakland means to the eminent journalist and Sr. NBA writer for ESPN, Andscape, & Basketball HOF. 🏀   A former chair of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Sports Task Force, Spears has won numerous national and regional awards for journalism including the Curt Gowdy Media Award and is the cohost for The Conversations Project on Hulu.   ABOUT THE VODCAST Sharing Oakland experiences as diverse as our culture and introducing the people who bring them to life. Visit Oakland’s See Things From Our Side, hosted by Taj Tashombe - highlights the best and brightest people and places that showcase Oakland as the welcoming, fun, and interesting destination that it is. Through informative and inspiring podcast conversations, we share The Town’s diverse culture as we expand horizons, open minds, change perceptions and celebrate all that Oakland has to offer.   Learn More: https://www.visitoakland.com/see-thin...   Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitOakland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitoakland/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visi... Visit us at: www.visitoakland.com