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Memory lives in the blood. Our ancestors live in us.
Precious shared humanity was honored and lifted by the Monumental Reckoning ceremony through Dana King’s 350 African Ancestors created in bronze and exalted unto the earth, sky and descendant beings by the Heart and Soul Center of Light and Glide Church choirs.
Eight-year-old twin sisters Kalina and Kalani cook their favorites!
Passed down from generation to generation, simple down-home recipes lovingly enter the next generation with twin sisters Kalina and Kalani through their grandmother, Barbara Harris.
How harm reduction is harming more than helping addicts
The drug addiction health crisis demands astute consideration about which treatment modalities work best to keep people with healthy, thriving lives intact within our communities, instead of prey for pharma and slaves for the prisons.
Black Agenda Report Publisher Glen Ford’s death a devastating blow for Africans everywhere
Glen Ford left a powerful legacy, and standard to a very high bar in maintaining the forward movement for African people everywhere, as he consistently exposed the genocidal policies and agendas of Western capitalist imperialism.
Commemorating Revolutionary Black August
Baba Jahahara uplifts in honor and commemoration our treasured Elders joining the Ancestors and honors also the fallen Freedom Fighters and revolutionary history bringing us into Black August 2021.
Our People
Dillon Avery Harp’s poem uplifts the depth of his Black and human/planet rights-focused love and respect for his people and the journey.
Wanda’s Picks August 2021: Interview with Pamela Price
Wanda Sabir’s interview with Pamela Price, Esq., running again for County of Alameda District Attorney, is a deep dive into aspirations that strengthen the DA progressive movement to unseat injustice in our justice system.
Muralist Tim B talks about performative activism and creating aerosol murals to combat it,...
My goal as a muralist is to remind those of the diaspora of the strength, beauty and the life we hold and give to this world.
Oakland comedian Mario Hodge has a starring role in the upcoming film, ‘Vampire in...
Dose up on self-care laughter provided by Mario Hodge starring in 'Vampire in Oakland' at Tommy T’s Comedy Club, Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Music executive Atron Gregory talks about signing and working with the late Shock G...
Shock G Day will include a community feed with the East Oakland Collective, a motorcade from East Oakland to West Oakland, a free Digital Underground concert and tribute at Oakland’s City Hall, then an after-party at the New Parish.
Exploring racial justice in philanthropy: What the philanthropy sector must do to better support...
From the lived experience of being marginalized, micro-aggressed and devalued to the Black Fundraisers’ Podcast that celebrates, inspires and equips Black Fundraisers to excel and positively impact Black communities.
How to live free … guaranteed!
The telling of a lived experience of addiction like Martin X shares in this writing beckons that person searching for the open door of healing support in places like Positive Directions Equals Change right here in our Bay View Hunters Point community.
GIRLFLY in the Gardens
With intention on Land, Belonging and Racial Justice in the worlds of young women and non-binary people, GIRLFLY in the Gardens plants the seeds for dance and poetry’s blooming revelations.
Tragedies and triumphs
Stay enlightened with Baba Jahahara Amen-RA Alkebulan-Ma’at sharing new transitions, remembrances, congratulations, celebrations, victories and heads-up new and ongoing actions.
Writing While Black: Fall 2021
Writing While Black in Fall 2021 brings advantages with both more in-person and still-plentiful online conventions, and spiced with a scandal that’s inspiring changes and ended well too.
Wanda’s Picks for September 2021: An interview with Kumasi, Black August historian
Wanda’s interview with Kumasi unfolds the rich history of what is Black August.
On Sunday, Rosie the Riveter Trust will celebrate ‘We Can Do It!’ spirit and...
Rosie the Riveter Trust celebrates in respect and honor the 100th birthday and contributions to community and planet of icon and can do woman, Betty Reid Soskin.
Oakland Pride is back in person, Folsom Street Fair presents Megahood and more
Celebrating sexual liberation for all with Pride festivals, fairs and clubs all over the Bay!
Open Studios at the Hunters Point Shipyard in October
Open Studios from the largest artist community in the country promises great art from this diverse BIPOC community, and while not up close, for sure personal engagement with the artists.
Do women face more challenges than men in recovery?
Traci Watson of Sister’s Circle Women’s Support Network, Inc. submits the possibility of undercounted women needing treatment for addiction issues in the face of hurdles that women in particular must navigate.