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Promise Marks Performs Songs of Etta James in One-Woman Show, “A Sunday Kind of Love” at the Black Repertory Theater in Berkeley
"The (show) is a fictional story about a character named Etta, aka Lady Peaches," said Marks. "She falls in love…
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Point Richmond Music Unveils Summer Concert Series Lineup
If the first performer set for Point Richmond’s Summer Music Festival is any indication, the concert series has some fantastic…
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Vast Arts Video and Audio Multimedia Collection Now Available for K-12 Schools, Local Libraries
Every public school student and teacher, as well as every Californian with a library card, can now access over 5,000…
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‘Kalimba King’ Carl Winters Comes to MoAD on Oct. 14
Carl Winters, The Kalimba King, will be performing at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) in San Francisco on…
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Singer Etta James and Athlete Archie Williams Inducted Into California Hall of Fame
Iconic singer Etta James and decorated track and field athlete Archie Williams join five other inductees set to receive the…
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Compassion in Action – First Presbyterian Church Hosts Concert for the Unhoused at Mosswood Park
A free concert, Compassion in Action, was held for the unhoused at Oakland’s Mosswood Park on Monday afternoon, June 12.…
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Hayward Juneteenth Observances Begin with Downtown Street Party on June 15
The events begin with the first of the summer season of Hayward Chamber of Commerce- presented Thursday street parties—with this…
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Juneteenth ‘Round the Bay’ Guide
It was on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had become official, Major…
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Berkeley’s Historic Juneteenth on June 18
Berkeley’s 36th Annual Juneteenth Festival on Sunday June 18 commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Family entertainment is the…
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Activists march in the wake of more gun violence, urge money for anti-violence groups
Monday’s march came in response to a shooting Thursday in the North Philadelphia community of Strawberry Mansion, where seven people…
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Robert Glasper to Kick Off Jazzy Sundays Concert Series with Live Performance at Emancipation Park
Are you looking for Sunday Funday plans that include incredible live music and family-friendly fun?… The post Robert Glasper to…
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Foundation to Host Fun‘D’Raising Jam to Uplift Blues Community in Richmond
The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation is hoping locals “pay their dues” in the form of support when they…
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KTSU Celebrates Black History with City-wide Events and More
KTSU Radio, 90.9 FM, along with The Vibe Houston, is joining the nation in celebrating… The post KTSU Celebrates Black…
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