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 free drinks, finger food and live performances.
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 Services, Inc., will be guest speakers as they share valuable insights and experiences in promoting economic development and entrepreneurship within the Black community.
Key Topics of Discussion:
Challenges and opportunities for Black individuals in accessing economic opportunities.
Strategies for promoting Black entrepreneurship and fostering economic development.
Overcoming barriers and creating pathways to success for aspiring Black entrepreneurs.
Importance of collaboration, community building, and mentorship in driving economic growth.
Policies, advocacy, and initiatives that can support economic equity within the Black community.
The event promises to be an enlightening and empowering experience for all attendees, providing essential knowledge and actionable strategies to drive economic advancement and equity.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, learn from industry leaders, and be part of the movement to empower Black excellence in our community.
Please mark your calendars, and let’s make a positive impact together!
For more information and to RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowering-black-excellencedriving-economic-development-entrepreneurship-tickets-688192611627
A donation of $5 is kindly requested to support our event.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
New #TownBiz🎉Join Us at the Best of Oakland Grand Opening!🎉
Date: August 17th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 1955 Broadway, Uptown Market
Get 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 on the first floor of Uptown Station, developed by the incredible Block, Inc. What’s in Store for You? Discover the “Best of Oakland” shop, carefully curated by the Black Cultural Zone, celebrating the vibrant essence of our city. Be a part of the excitement as Uptown Market opens its doors to the public at 2:00 PM. Get ready to explore a diverse array of local treasures, crafts, and more! Mark your calendars and come share in the celebration of Oakland’s culture, creativity, and community. Let’s make this Grand Opening a day to remember!
For more details, visit our website: www.blockcommunityhub.com
See you on August 17th!
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 have a cash prize giveaway of $300.00 to the person with the best car and bike. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun!
It started in California prisons in the 1970s by Black freedom fighters who wanted to honor the lives and deaths of Black political prisoners killed by the state, bring awareness to prison conditions, and honor the radical tradition of Black resistance against anti-Black state violence and systemic oppression. Black August is an acknowledgment and commemoration of the countless organizers, activists, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation. A Black Cultural Zone sponsored event presents a captivating, curated collection of empowering and thought-provoking films honoring Black resilience and resistance. Panel discussions will follow each film. Learn More: https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/64b98dc2f807d2ec63082b65
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 that is remiss of practice, but August in itself is filled with significant stories of Black history across time and geography. We invite you to join us at our special events throughout the month of August to celebrate.
As we celebrate #BlackAugust, we invite you to join us as we highlight the life and teachings of George Jackson, update you on the status of the prison abolition movement, and offer steps on how the community can continue Jackson’s radical legacy. Joining us is Guest Speaker Angela Davis
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 families who are housing insecure. It will generate dialogue, increase resources, and it can mobilize our community to eradicate this tragedy. The benefits screening will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St. Oakland, CA 94612) starting at 12:30 PM. Price: $15.00. We encourage you to come out and support a good cause.
Join us on Saturday, July 22nd, from 2-4 PM at the Marilyn Lawson Community Room at Lion Creek Crossing for an afternoon of planting herbs and learning how to use them in our kitchen. We’ll have mint lemonade and garlic fries. RSVP using the QR code. Cheers!
