Black Shakespeare: Layce Lynne Kieu
Kieu said, “it was love and I knew it was something I couldn’t stop doing.”
Allyssa Victory on what’s new with Oakland Black History news
Remembering where we come from enlightens the path we forge to a thriving Black future in Oakland.
African American poets’ poetry, On the Fly: Wanda’s Picks for February 2023
All about the perfect play for the Bay and poets’ poetry of Black Resistance.
Celebrating Black History Month
We are amazing Black people and we have equally amazing Black culture.
Kulwa Apara writes and performs one-woman play, “Brain Like Berkeley”
“Brain Like Berkeley” is a satirical spin on the oversexualization of Black women and disregard for intellect and creativity we harness in our brains.
Kehinde Koyejo directs one-woman play, “Brain Like Berkeley”
We laugh, cry, eat, and I do a ton of listening.
Meet Bay Area native Sarah Allen – executive producer of SHOWTIME documentary “Stand”
Exploration of different layers is meant to inspire and help others.
Ubuntu* Sisters and Brothers
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
The diversity of Blackness: Widening the scope of who we honor for Black History...
Curiosity didn’t kill the cat – there’s so much more to celebrate than what is fed to us, or comfortable for white people.
Positive Directions Equals Change brings specialized help to SF
Support and love for life are available for all.
Champ Green on his new album, ‘Adult Contemporary Playeristic Love Diaries’
Off “Eastshore Highway,” Champ Green is commuting with beats in rhymes.
Why Asian-Americans should celebrate Black History Month
The Fair Housing Act made the planned Westlake white-only bubble community illegal.
Honoring our African ancestors – ancient and modern, Ramses II to now
“Primary research is the greatest weapon against the distortion of African and African American culture and history.” – Manu Ampim
From the Bay to the big screen: Christopher Williams, aka The Black DaVinci
“The beauty of Black skin and how we reflect and absorb light influences my color palette, from the viridian green to dioxazine purple and yellow ochre.”
Boost! West Oakland’s CEO Ty-Licia Hooker speaks on academic recovery after the pandemic lockdowns
OUSD should make a commitment to educate the whole child.
The treacherous path to greatness: Musician The Verse talks about leaving Haiti
The Verse performing on Thursday, Jan. 19, at The Mary Jane Cannabis Consumption Bar, 2340 Harrison in Oakland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission.
An OUSD parent’s look at how lockdown affected her children’s learning
Children and families are suffering – OUSD must resolve issues in pre- and current COVID settings with efficient, healthy and equitable outcomes.
