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African American Historic Ties to Blue Jeans Revealed in Indigo-Dyeing Workshop at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Oakland-based artist Reshawn Goods, also known as Bushmama, will host a hands-on workshop that connects present-day blue jeans to the…
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Chef Wanda Blake Honors Black Culture Through Food at Black-Eyed Pea Festival
Chef Wanda Blake, a legacy food ambassador for Farms to Grow, Inc., will honor the history of Black farmers and…
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Oakland Celebrates Black August: A Month of History, Healing, and Heart
Black August is a month that celebrates everything that Oakland stands for including block parties, movie nights, and other community…
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Oakland Post: Week of September 4 – 10, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 4 - 10, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 28 – September 4, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 28 - September 4, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Join a Choir to Benefit the Hope Housing Community Land Trust
Come be a part of “United in Jubilation” Community Choir (UIJCC) to sing in a concert to benefit the Hope…
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World Arts West Dance Festival Puts Culture and Joy Center Stage
The 45th World Arts West Dance Festival performance at Presidio Tunnel Tops opens with a joyous and colorful procession on…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 21 – 27, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 21 - 27, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland’s Black-Eyed Pea Festival Celebrates Black History in Music, Food and Art
Celebrating African American legacy through food, music and art, Oakland’s Ninth Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival will be bigger and better…
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R.A.P. Contest for Youth in Oakland
A R.A.P Contest will take place on Sunday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Commune, 1716 Broadway,…
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Bay Area Rescue Mission to Host Back-to-School Block Party
The Bay Area Rescue Mission is infusing fun into returning to school with its annual “Back to School Block Party”…
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‘National Night Out’ Readies for Return to Richmond
National Night Out (NNO) is set to return to Richmond the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 6, and with it, a…
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American Business Women’s Association Celebrates Annual Regional Conference
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) held its Annual Regional Recognition Conference at TPC Harding Park Golf Course in San…
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U.C. Berkeley Professor Sheds Light on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability,…
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The Jollof Festival Brings Together Oakland Community
The Jollof Festival began its national run in Oakland on Saturday July 13. The festival was held outside at 1255…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 14 – 20, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 14 - 20, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of August 7 – 13, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 7 - 13, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 31 – August 6, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 31 - August 6, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 24 – 30, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 24 - 30, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 17 -23, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 17 -23, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week of…
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Sunday Afternoon at the Marin County Fair
The theme of the Marin County Fair 2024, which ran from July 3-7, was ‘Make a Splash!’ celebrating one of…
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‘International Chess Day’ Makes Its Move at Richmond Public Library
Chess players and their families can try their hand at gaining an advantage at a celebration of “International Chess Day”…
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Oakland Post: Week of July 10 – 16, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of July 10 - 16, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Marin City Juneteenth Festival Celebrates Unity in the Community
Marin City celebrated the Eighth Annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 22, at the Rocky Graham Park. This year’s theme…
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West Oakland Juneteenth Event Cultivated Love for All
Since 2008, Barbara Howard of B-H Brilliant Minds’ has prided herself on holding the last Juneteenth event in Oakland. And…
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