Other events include Black Panther Party 55th anniversary celebrations.
Author Archives: Azucena Rasilla
Azucena Rasilla is an East Oakland native, a bilingual journalist reporting in Spanish and in English, and a longtime reporter on Oakland arts, culture and community. As an independent local journalist, she has reported for KQED Arts, The Bold Italic, Zora and The San Francisco Chronicle. She was a writer and social media editor for the East Bay Express, helping readers navigate Oakland’s rich artistic and creative landscapes through a wide range of innovative digital approaches.
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How Oakland avoided a crisis of abandoned pandemic pets
Groups like OAS, Hopalong, Cat Town, and PALS East Bay worked with foster, volunteers and each other to find homes for animal companions.
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This Week in Oakland: a tribute to Maestro Michael Morgan and the Oakland Comedy Festival
Other events include Halloween Meltdown at Mosswood Park, lunchtime sessions at OMCA, and Write Your Roots at Laney.
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Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park is undergoing much-needed renovations
The nonprofit Friends of Joaquin Miller Park is repairing the cascade, removing invasive plants, and plans to bring back cultural programming.
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This week in Oakland: Dimond Oaktoberfest and Yappy Hour at Jack London Square
Other events include the inaugural address by Oakland’s First Poet Laureate, an Old Oakland block party, and a virtual event with YR Media.
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Film about Oakland Black Cowboys leader debuts at Eli’s Mile High Club
The doc tells the story of Wilbert “Cowboy” Freeman McAlister and the history of Black cowboys in the American West.
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Oakland First Fridays street fest resumes this week
The popular outdoor festival on Telegraph Avenue is back after an 18-month hiatus, with more than 50 vendors, three live bands, and a car show.
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This week in Oakland: Día de la Raza at San Antonio Park, and Silent Book Club
Other events include the Freedom Farmers Market, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for veterans, and the return of First Fridays.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Is it safe to attend indoor events? Should we get tested before going to a party? We asked an expert
Alameda County’s top health official Dr. Nicholas Moss has some recommendations.
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How an Oakland clothing designer is challenging fashion industry norms, sourcing directly from Africa
With his 100% Black-owned and operated brand, “Tunde” Ahmad is merging textiles from Ghana with urban streetwear designs.