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Alameda County to transfer vacant property to Black Cultural Zone for affordable housing development

"This is a win-win-win scenario for community, affordable housing, and East Oakland," Casey Farmer said.

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Black Women find healing through at at East Oakland workshop

Black women gathered in East Oakland to create collages celebrating healing, identity, and community.

Carolyn Johnson, Black Cultural Zone nurture East Oakland

Carolyn Johnson leads the Black Cultural Zone in East Oakland.

An Interview with Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone

Marian Johnson interviews Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, a community development corporation in East Oakland.

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East Oakland concert series sounds good

Black Cultural Zone and Levitt Foundation partner to host summer music series in East Oakland.

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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.

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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Akoma Market

Our correspondent Lauren Richardson has the rundown on the one-year anniversary of the Akoma Market in deep East Oakland.

Race and Equity Demands for Black Oakland

Letter: Alameda County should immediately increase access to testing and treatment in the African American community.