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Author Archives: Brandy Collins
Brandy Collins is a writer and public services advocate, born and raised in the Bay Area. She is a 2019-2020 cohort graduate from the Maynard Institute for Journalism, a correspondent for Oakland Voices, a blogger, and the funny one in numerous group chats. She is concerned with civic engagement and leadership development toward making public works more efficient for the people. Brandy is full of Scorpio magic and a self-proclaimed Professional Aunty. Follow her on Twitter @MsBrandyCollins or Instagram @story_soul_collecter.
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Oakland filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s detainment is all over the news. It wasn’t news to me
The director of “Fruitvale Station” and “Black Panther” was running a mundane errand in Atlanta—and ended up in handcuffs.
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Black Joy Parade returns to downtown Oakland this Sunday
Before the pandemic forced it online last year, the festival had quickly grown to be one of Oakland’s largest outdoor celebrations.
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Can the Inclusion Beer Project prompt real change at East Bay breweries?
Local craft breweries have announced a commitment to diversity and inclusion, but information on change can be hard to find.
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East Bay musicians and artists remember Traxamillion, an innovator of Bay Area anthems
Sultan Banks’ sonic creations helped fuel Oakland’s rich hip-hop scene, and so much more.
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For the Culture will blend history with something new at former Mexicali Rose
The storied downtown Oakland restaurant closed in 2018, but Chris Rachal, plans to honor its legacy with his new restaurant and meeting space, For the Culture.
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Huey P. Newton bust unveiled in West Oakland
Community members gathered on Sunday to remember the Black Panther Party co-founder, whose likeness was sculpted in bronze by artist Dana King.
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Oakland’s first Black-owned brewery created a popcorn-packed beer to honor rap legend Shock G
A music icon, a community-focused brewery, and an established Oakland taproom teamed up to create a special tribute brew.
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OMCA’s ‘Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism’ is a story of survival
The Oakland museum’s latest exhibit melds historical and current works by Black artists into a tapestry of color and sound.
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At the Crucible, Oakland youth can explore industrial arts and careers
The West Oakland school offers scholarships that expose BIPOC young people to skills from glasswork to welding.