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Carolyn Johnson, Black Cultural Zone nurture East Oakland

October 27, 2025 Momo Chang

Carolyn Johnson leads the Black Cultural Zone in East Oakland.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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