Feature Carolyn Johnson, Black Cultural Zone nurture East Oakland October 27, 2025 Momo Chang Carolyn Johnson leads the Black Cultural Zone in East Oakland.
Multimedia An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone October 25, 2024 Marian Johnson Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.
Arts & Culture East Oakland concert series sounds good September 9, 2024 Marian Johnson Black Cultural Zone and Levitt Foundation partner to host summer music series in East Oakland.
Arts & Culture Black Cultural Zone’s “Uptown Market” Showcases Oakland’s Local Entrepreneurs September 11, 2023 Brandy Collins A partnership between Black Cultural Zone and Block, the new Uptown Market features Oakland vendors and wares.
Arts & Culture Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Akoma Market October 8, 2021 Lauren Richardson Our correspondent Lauren Richardson has the rundown on the one-year anniversary of the Akoma Market in deep East Oakland.
Opinion Race and Equity Demands for Black Oakland May 1, 2020 Oakland Voices Letter: Alameda County should immediately increase access to testing and treatment in the African American community.