Urban Peace Movement hosted, “That’s Oakland, Baby,” a block party in West Oakland on September 20. The event took place on Brockhurst as part of the Town Nights series.
About 300 attended the free afternoon event, according to UPM staff. Activities included free massages, acupuncture, haircuts, manicures, and reiki.
“Resilience is resistance, and Urban Peace Movement’s healing-centered youth organizing effort will continue to link community, culture, and care,” UPM posted on Facebook.
Speakers included Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife (District 3), Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunto Bas, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (District 12), and Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods.
Performers included DJ Fuze, Sausee, Lana Caz, Paris Nights, and J. Stalin.
UPM shared photos from the event by photographer Angelina Parra.
Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Lana Caz performs at Urban Peace Movement’s block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Congresswoman Lateefah Simon speaks at Urban Peace Movement’s block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Rapper J. Stalin performed at Urban Peace Movement’s block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.Urban Peace Movement hosted a block party in West Oakland on September 20. Photos by Angelina Parra/Urban Peace Movement.
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