Arts & Culture
Everett and Jones Barbeque Celebrates 50 years of Sauce, Stories, and Flavor
Shirley Everett-Dicko credits community, large family, and an Asian community connection for helping start the barbecue chain
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Year: 2023
News
Alameda County’s new Reparations Commission already behind schedule
Alameda County established a Reparations Commission in March to address racial inequalities for African Americans. The Board of Supervisors has not appointed all 15 commissioners, nor set its first meeting date. […]
News
The Best of Oakland Pride 2023
A diverse group of intergenerational folks gathered in downtown Oakland on a sunny day to enjoy the Oakland Pride parade. […]
Arts & Culture
Black Cultural Zone’s “Uptown Market” Showcases Oakland’s Local Entrepreneurs
A partnership between Black Cultural Zone and Block, the new Uptown Market features Oakland vendors and wares. […]
Education
Close Up of Lake Merritt’s Biodiversity: Organisms of Oakland’s Crown Jewel
Uncover the surprising and diverse ecosystem thriving inside Lake Merritt. From neon-glowing nudibranchs to gnarly tubeworms, explore the hidden marvels captured through the lens of naturalist Damon Tighe. […]
Education
Rethinking Youth Violence: Separating Fact from Fiction in Amid Growing Concerns
A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way […]
News
Oakland Violence Prevention Coalition Holds Peace Summit, Highlights Gun Violence
Oakland’s Violence Prevention Coalition convened a Peace Summit at Laney College, drawing community leaders to address the mounting gun violence crisis. […]
BlacArted
BlackArted: Space is the Place
Editor’s Note: BlacArted is a front-row view into the maze-like mind of a multi-hyphenated artist pondering on art and the nature of reality as it intersects the creative and the imagined. On a balmy Friday […]
Arts & Culture
Afro-Fatherism: A Downtown Oakland Photo Exhibit Illuminates the Power of Black Fatherhood
In the heart of downtown Oakland stands two 7ft tall, larger-than-life sized photos depicting Black fathers and their sons. The two pieces are accompanied by a collection of black and white photo collages showcasing the […]
Oakland Voices
Changing the Narrative: Oakland Voices Launches 2023 Journalism Academy
Oakland Voices launches Community Journalism Academy, empowering 10 residents with essential storytelling skills. […]