Oakland was the latest stop in a community listening tour by the state’s Reparations Task Force, the first committee of its kind in the nation.
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This week in Oakland: Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll, Temescal Street Fair, and Drag Queen Storytime with Per Sia
Other events include: Sunset Sundays at Brooklyn Basin and a gun buyback at Thy Word Ministries.
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Politicians sabotaged Midnight Basketball. 30 years later, Oakland’s chapter pushes forward
The youth development program headquartered in Oakland became a pawn in Republican-Democrat policy fights in the 1990s.
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Oakland’s Black Bar Crawl brings costumed teams to Black-owned businesses
“If you are a person that enjoys a day party and getting back home before 10:30, this event should appeal to you.”
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Need to promote your Oakland event? Post it for free on our new events calendar
Community members can now self-submit and publish event listings on The Oaklandside website.
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‘A community studio for news and art’: The Oakland Lowdown opens downtown
An information-packed zine is the first output from the participatory journalism project.
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Cat feces, cobwebs, moths: Oakland A’s complain about Coliseum conditions
With attendance diving, the A’s sent a letter to the head of the Coliseum authority detailing problems at the ballpark.
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This week in Oakland: Friday Nights at OMCA, Suavecito Souldies at CryBaby, and the Zoo’s 100th birthday
Other events include an adult spelling bee, and a visual album release by Fantastic Negrito.
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Culture Makers: Exploring the intersection of food and social justice
Our June 23 event features local celebrity chef Tu David Phu, Dreamer and restaurateur Reyna Maldonado, and Homies Empowerment co-founder and community activist César Cruz.
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Oakland Roots to start a women’s soccer team
The new team, ‘Oakland Soul,’ will make its debut in 2023.
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Oakland has a new Youth Poet Laureate
18-year-old Nadia Elbgal will represent the city and give voice to her community through poetry and public appearances.
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This week in Oakland: Satya at The New Parish, The Suffers at Starline Social Club, and ‘We Are Oakland’ at Trinity Lutheran Church
Other events include swimming at Lake Temescal, and a magic show at the Claremont
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Sagrada, a North Oakland spiritual shop, looks to the future
As owners Mary and Carlo Busby get ready to retire, they reflect on 28 years of business in Temescal.
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This week in Oakland: 50th Oakland Greek Festival, Malcolm X Jazz Festival, and Outdoor Play Day at Arroyo Viejo Rec Center
Other events include a Zoom chat with sports historian and writer Paul Brekke-Miesner, and a literacy event at OPL.
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Goapele to perform back home in Oakland this week
The singer will be debuting songs from her forthcoming album at a run of shows beginning Thursday at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square.
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Will Oakland festivals bounce back? The city is offering grants to help
Started last year as a response to the pandemic, the “Neighborhood Voices for Festivals” grant program aims to strengthen culture in Oakland.
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Things I wish I knew before my grandmother died
Tips and local resources for those who experience a death in the family from Oaklandside reporter Azucena Rasilla who lost her grandmother last month.
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This Oakland women’s basketball league helps locals go pro around the world
And could a local WNBA team be in the cards?
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Photos: Oakland’s ‘510 Day’ returns to Lake Merritt
The 7th annual protest party had vendors, live music, and dance performances.
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‘Born out of this community’: How 2 West Oakland arts nonprofits spotlight Hoover-Durant
Center for ArtEsteem and Bay Area Mural Program’s San Pablo Avenue murals represent the neighborhood’s history and culture.