Black August honors the fallen freedom fighters of the Black Liberation Movement, abolitionists, and those who fight against systemic oppression and racism. Together, we organize toward the liberation and self-determination of Black people worldwide. The official commemoration of Black August began in California prisons in August 1979. Black liberation has no one day or month […]
Join us at the Akoma Grand Market and Melon Jubilee! At Liberation Park, 7101 Foothill Blvd. Oakland, CA. Experience a vibrant celebration of black businesses and economic freedom. Shop and discover remarkable Akoma vendors. Indulge in mouthwatering food and delicious treats. Immerse yourself in positive vibes and beats. Admission is free! Don't miss this incredible opportunity […]
Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice will host a benefit screening of their newest film, “A Rising Tide,” to uplift Black folks’ voices, issues, and concerns. This project focuses on Alameda County. This vital film discusses what’s swept under the rug, overlooked, ignored, and increasingly silenced over decades. The project focuses on children and […]
New #TownBiz🎉Join Us at the Best of Oakland Grand Opening!🎉Date: August 17thTime: 2:00 PMLocation: 1955 Broadway, Uptown MarketGet ready to immerse yourself in the heart and soul of #TheTown at the “Best of Oakland”Grand Opening event! We're thrilled to invite you to witness the unveiling of the new Uptown Market, a sensational retail space situated […]
We invite you to join us at Liberation Park for Salsa 'N' Skate on August 18, 2023, from 5-10 pm. Come vibe with us at Salsa 'N' Skate every third Friday of the month. This month we will have DJ Pepe Timba on the turn tables, Live Music from Javier Navarrette's Charanguii, a Salsa dance […]
Join us at Liberation Park (7101 Foothill Blvd. Oakland, CA) on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 12 PM - 5 PM as we honor a living legend, Popa Joe, the oldest member of The East Bay Dragons Motorcycle Club! We will have food, vendors, live music, and a classic car and bike show. We will […]
SAVE THE DATE: Knowing Our Past, Visualizing Our Future...Stronger Together! We invite you to come and listen to the conversation, meet folks, and participate with comments and questions on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 3 PM- 6 PM at Plymouth Unity Church of Christ - 424 Monte Vista Ave., Oakland, CA. Informal reception to follow […]
In August, we come together to celebrate Black August. Black August began as an observance of the deaths of George Jackson and his brother Jonathon. They both, in their own way, were fighting for Black liberation. First celebrated in 1979, forty-four years since Black August has grown to be more. This is a time to […]
The National Black MBA Association presents Empowering Black Excellence: Driving Economic Development and Entrepreneurship! 🗓 Tuesday, August 29 ⏰6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍Uptown Square Community Space - 1955 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 We are thrilled to announce Carolyn Johnson, CEO of Black Cultural Zone, and Nikki A. Beasley, Executive Director of Richmond Neighborhood Housing […]
Join us for Artist As First Responder (AAFR) 3rd Annual Black August Meditation & Mantra led by Curator/Cultural Theologian Ashara Ekundayo. The mediation session is accessible on AAFR's Spotify channel. Everyone is welcome, and you must RSVP. Link: https://open.spotify.com/user/31gqpkxhjmkeh5o6hx7jb5oaefge?si=fdd3a74b1eb441fa
We invite you to come out and vibe with Black Cultural Zone at Oakland First Fridays on September 1st, from 5 - 8 PM. If you have not been to the Uptown Market, you must check it out. It's giving Black Excellence. We look forward to seeing you there at 1955 Broadway. We will have […]
We invite you to join us for for Salsa 'n' Skate at Liberation Park 7101 Foothill Blvd. Oakland, CA with Rumbache, CaliDance, and DJ Walt Digz. It’s gonna be amazing. Come on out! Bring family! Bring friends! Fly solo! It will be fun no matter what.
