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Oakland Voices

Oakland Voices Alum Meet with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Thi Bui

May 18, 2023 Oakland Voices

On May 11, Oakland Voices alum gathered for an inspiring talk with Oakland-based author and illustrator, Thi Bui. Bui is best known for her graphic novel, The Best We Could Do, which debuted in 2017 and received many accolades

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Arts & Culture

“Every Song on this Album is a Love Song of Some Kind:” Hip-Hop Artist Mystic Chats About New Album

October 20, 2022 Brandy Collins

Mandolyn “Mystic” Ludlum, a longtime Oakland resident and Bay Area native, released her first solo album 20 years ago. In August, she released her third solo album, titled “Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved

Arts & Culture

New “Artist As First Responder” Residencies focus on social, climate justice, and healing

August 4, 2022 Brandy Collins

Interdisciplinary independent curator artist Ashara Ekundayo stewards a myriad of artist residencies and fellowships she designed through her organization, Artist As First Responder (AAFR). Ekundayo has been creating spaces in Oakland that allow artists to

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Education

Oakland Youth Artist Daria Belle Shares Her Artistic Process

January 18, 2022 Debora Gordon

Daria Belle exhibits her social justice and politically-themed art around the Bay Area, such as her recent participation with Artivate’s “Feminism Now.” The 16-year old high school sophomore lives in Oakland and attends school in

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Arts & Culture

Q&A with Artist Dana King on Creating Huey P. Newton Statue

October 25, 2021 Brandy Collins

Interview with longtime journalist and sculptor Dana King.

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