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Oakland LGBTQ Center fights for survival after federal cuts

The Trump administration rescinded $600,000 in federal grants earmarked for the Oakland LGTBQ Center.

Oakland Black Pride Festival offers safe space for Black and queer folks

The festival honors the history of Black Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, and Queers.

The Best of Oakland Pride 2023

A diverse group of intergenerational folks gathered in downtown Oakland on a sunny day to enjoy the Oakland Pride parade.

It Takes a Village: Community Leaders Assemble to Protect Black Women and Youth

Oakland Black Pride Director Olaywa Austin on Returning Pride to its Very Black and Very Queer Roots’

Poetry & Music at “Fluid” Open Mic by AnyXMeans

An online open mic for musicians and poets, paired with a live band, provides a safe space for artists.

Transgendercide of women of color drives young trans woman to suicide

First LGBTQ Gym in the Nation provides Safe Space for All

The Perfect Sidekick, the first LGBTQ gym in the U.S., provides a safe space in the city of Oakland for health and fitness.