May's First Friday in Oakland showcased local talent with a bustling market, a runway fashion show, dance performances, interactive art, and a Latin-themed celebration. [...] The post Oakland First Fridays are Back appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Public murals uplift fights for justice and push forward the movements of the present. [...] The post Murals in Oakland: Connecting Community, a Medium of Social Change appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Lakefest is a great opportunity to hear Oakland artists and shop with local businesses. [...] The post Annual Lakefest event showcases local vendors appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Oakland's 2024 Black Joy Parade Festival in downtown Oakland featured visitors, floats, Black vintners, arts, entertainment, rollerskating, and other activities. [...] The post 2024 Oakland Black Joy Parade in Photo Essay appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

The festival honors the history of Black Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, and Queers. [...] The post Oakland Black Pride Festival offers safe space for Black and queer folks appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Oakland Voices alumnus Saleem Gilmore and his young son, Amari Rashad, create a coloring book honoring heroes in Black history, showcasing figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Audre Lorde as children, complete with short biographies and quotes, all using AI-generated images. [...] The post Father creates Black history coloring book with son, using AI appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Joyce Gordon Gallery in downtown Oakland annually hosts the youth arts expression festival to showcase young artists in Oakland. [...] The post Joyce Gordon Gallery art festival creates space for youth artists in Oakland appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Mohka House specializes in bringing in Yemeni coffee to Oakland. [...] The post Mohka House: New Yemeni coffee shop spices up the Dimond District appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Shirley Everett-Dicko credits community, large family, and an Asian community connection for helping start the barbecue chain [...] The post Everett and Jones Barbeque Celebrates 50 years of Sauce, Stories, and Flavor  appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

A partnership between Black Cultural Zone and Block, the new Uptown Market features Oakland vendors and wares. [...] The post Black Cultural Zone’s “Uptown Market” Showcases Oakland’s Local Entrepreneurs appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more