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Black Joy Parade

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Photos: Black Joy Parade celebrates culture

February 24, 2026 CB Smith-Dahl

Smiles, hugs, and affirmation. The Black Joy Parade returned to Oakland on Feb. 22.

A young Black boy sits on a horse and shows a peace sign with his hand
Arts & Culture

Photos: 2024 Oakland Black Joy Parade

March 4, 2024 Lauren Richardson

Oakland’s 2024 Black Joy Parade Festival in downtown Oakland.

Two African American women wearing nice hats hold a wine glass and smile at an indoor spacious Black wine festival in Oakland
Arts & Culture

Black Vines Wine Festival Celebrates Black Vintners In Its 12th Year With a Sold Out Crowd

March 2, 2023 Brandy Collins

Although the Bay Area weekend forecast originally promised torrential storms, the skies cleared Saturday for the 12th annual Black Vines Festival, celebrating Black-owned wineries from across the world.   The festival was founded in 2011 by

Arts & Culture

Photos: 2020 Black Joy Parade in Oakland

March 4, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz

Thousands gathered in downtown Oakland for the Black Joy Parade.

Arts & Culture

Second Mondays brings ‘Black Joy’

February 21, 2020 Brandy Collins

Organizers announced the winner afterwards: Jeremy Michael Vasquez and JusDizz.

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