Carolyn Johnson

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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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.

Image of a band playing on a stage.
East Oakland concert series sounds good

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

Image of the Alameda County Courthouse by photographer Thomas Hawk with the works, "Alameda County establishes Reparations Commission."
Alameda County’s new Reparations Commission already behind schedule

Alameda County established a Reparations Commission in March to address racial inequalities for African Americans. The Board of Supervisors has not appointed all 15 commissioners, nor set its first meeting date.